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Send Files

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01.

PRINT READY FILES

Book – PDF

  • PDF of book insides, exactly as you want them to appear in print,
    proofread and double-checked for errors.
  • PDF size matches chosen book size, eg 6”x9” or 5.5”x8.5”, and
    all pages are the same size and orientation.
  • Includes title page, copyright page, any other front or end matter.
    Copyright page lists name of author/copyright holder, plus any
    additional permissions or credits.
  • Minimum margins met: .5” outside edges, .75” inside margin
    next to spine.
  • Pages are set up with mirror margins, alternating left/right.
  • Page numbers are either centered or on outside corners, alternating left/right. Page 1 and all odd page numbers are on the right.
  • Page numbers are not closer than .5” to the page edge.

Cover – PDF

  • Set up as one PDF, including back, spine, and front.
  • Spine width is correct for page count and paper choice.
  • Cover size will fit book size.
  • Bleed allowance of .125”, cover artwork extends completely into
    the bleed area.
  • Bleed allowance of .125” if any items run off edge of page. Items
    to bleed extend fully into bleed allowance.
  • Photos and illustrations are high resolution for print (300ppi).
  • Colour images are in CMYK (SWOP), or RGB images.
  • Black and white images are in grayscale or bitmap.
  • Space available for the barcode, 1.75” x 1”, lower corner of the back cover.
  • Book title, author’s name are present, match exact name and title inside the book and on spine.

Revisions

Any revisions require sending a new, complete PDF. New files set-up charge of $50, includes a printed proof (applicable taxes and shipping extra). A printed proof of the final version of the book must be approved with no revisions before the press run, or a proof waiver signed.

02.

LAYOUT and DESIGN BY FIRST CHOICE BOOKS

Book – Text Document and any images

The final version of your manuscript, in order, edited and proofread, along with the following in one Word document (.doc, .docx):

  • Dedication, if any.
  • Acknowledgements, if any.
  • Exact names and credits for copyright page
  • All parts of the book, including front and end matter, in order
  • Any footnotes, endnotes, or index.
  • Any specific requests for style or set up.
  • Any photos or illustrations in a separate folder. Name images in the order they appear in the book (01.jpg, 02.jpg) Images can be JPGs, TIFFs, or EPS, 300 ppi, CMYK , RGB, or grayscale.
    • Include notes in the manuscript for image placement and any captions.
      Example: Image 01.jpg, caption: Elizabeth & Fitzwilliam, wedding day, 1804.
    • Do not place the images themselves in the document.

Cover – Images and Text

  • Photo or illustration for the front cover, high resolution, as TIFF or JPG.
    You must have copyright permission for commercial use.
  • Any photos for the back cover, especially an author photo.
  • In one text document (.doc or .docx), the following:
    • Exact title and author’s name for the cover and spine.
    • Tag line to promote the book, less than 10 words, if desired.
    • About the author, around 100-150 words.
    • About the book, around 100-150 words.
    • Any ideas for the style of the cover.

Sending Files

A.

EMAIL (<10 MB)

Text documents and files under 10 megabytes can be sent by email to: graphics@firstchoicebooks.ca
Make sure to put your book title, name, and contact info in the message, along with any special instructions.

B.

LARGE FILES

For files over 10 megabytes, use the free web transfer service wetransfer.com, a simple service for transferring files over the internet. Use graphics@firstchoicebooks.ca as the contact email.

C.

UPLOAD DIRECTLY TO FIRST CHOICE

For files over 10 megabytes, you can use our file transfer system on Digital Direct Printing website.
www.digitaldirectprinting.com/upload
or do want to build one for FCB?