Authorhouse, an Author Solutions brand, is a leading supported self-publishing service provider for authors around the world.
If you’re considering publishing a book with Authorhouse, it’s important to do your research first. This comparison will help you make an informed decision.
How do I submit my manuscript?
Whether you’re looking to get an agent, editor, or publisher for your book, submitting your manuscript is an important step. It shows the agent or editor that you’ve done your research, that you know the industry and your niche, and that you can produce a polished manuscript. Ideally, you’ll have a professional editor to make sure your manuscript is as well-written as possible and is free of any lingering typos or grammatical errors.
First, start by compiling a list of agents and publishers who specialize in your genre. Then, visit each of their websites to see what books they are currently publishing and what they are looking for. It’s also a good idea to check to see if they are accepting unsolicited submissions.
Once you’ve narrowed your list down to a few, start sending out your query letter. It is critical to follow the guidelines that are laid out on each agent or editor’s website, so be sure to read them carefully.
Next, submit a copy of your manuscript as a file in a format that can be imported into AuthorHouse’s design and layout software. This allows us to quickly import your text and begin working on the design of your book. You may choose to submit your manuscript as a PDF file or a Word document.
In either case, it’s important to have the proper size of your manuscript in mind before submitting it. Different book sizes require different page counts, so it’s important to be aware of your target audience and the size of other books in your genre.
If you are unsure about how much space your book needs, spend some time at a bookstore and identify the sizes of other books that are in your genre. Then, use that information to help you determine the appropriate page count for your book.
Upon submission, your book will be sent to a Content Evaluator for a review. This is the first step in the publishing process, and it ensures that your book meets AuthorHouse’s quality standards. Once your manuscript is reviewed, an Editorial Consultant will be in touch to discuss any editorial services you’d like to purchase.
Can I submit a print-ready PDF file?
A print-ready PDF is a file that meets all of the necessary specifications to create high-resolution print output. This includes fonts, colors, resolution and more. Printers use this type of file to ensure the highest quality printed products, and they will not work with files that do not meet these requirements.
To ensure a successful print-ready submission, make sure that your artwork is created at the size you want it to be trimmed down to. This is because printing workflows rely on accurate page dimensions to process your art, not visual trim marks.
You should also eliminate any extra spot colors or RGB or Lab color swatches in your document before submitting it to your printer. These types of color swatches can cause problems during the printing process because they may appear washed out or de-saturated.
In addition, make sure that your artwork does not extend beyond the page trim and that it contains correct bleeds and crop marks. Bleeds are the area outside of your final size that is going to be printed, but will be cropped off when the piece is trimmed down. Crop marks are a set of lines that indicate the final cut size and should be placed in the correct location in your file.
Before you submit your PDF file to Authorhouse, review it carefully for these key characteristics. This will help you make sure that it is a print-ready file and will ensure that your project is a success!
Creating a print-ready PDF is relatively simple. First, create a new PDF using your favorite PDF creator program. You can also convert an existing PDF into a print-ready one by exporting it as a layered Photoshop or Illustrator file and then saving it as a PDF.
Next, verify that your fonts are embedded and that your margins are correct for your book’s size. To do this, open your file in a program like Adobe Acrobat and click the “Fonts” menu item. In the “Font Info” window, check to see that each font listed has an “Embedded Subset” option.
What is the difference between a hard return and a soft return?
Hard returns and soft returns are two different types of line breaks used by word processing programs. A hard return is an actual symbol inserted by the program into the text, whereas a soft return is a down-and-left pointing arrow that indicates the end of the current line and the beginning of the next.
The term "hard return" refers to a hard line break that appears on the screen after the "Enter" or "Return" key is pressed. This action simulates a "carriage return" that is often used on typewriters to start a new line of text.
If you are working with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or QuarkXPress, the difference between a hard return and a soft return is important to understand because it can have a significant impact on the appearance of your document. For example, a hard return might cause your text to drop down several lines, while a soft return might only cause the font to move slightly.
Generally speaking, a hard return is inserted by the program when you press the Enter or Return keys. This causes the word processor to start a new line regardless of how your margins are set.
However, you can also enter a hard return manually by pressing the Shift and Enter keys together. This is done when you want to start a new line without breaking the previous paragraph box or when you are not sure whether your current paragraph needs a hard line break.
Word also automatically inserts soft returns, which are a down-and-left pointing character that indicate the end of the current line and the beginning to the next. This can be useful when you have a long list that spans multiple pages and want to format the list using soft line breaks rather than hard lines.
What are the formatting requirements for a PDF file?
The PDF file format (Portable Document Format) is a common way to share and print documents. Its main advantage is that it can be read on almost any device, including computers, tablets and smartphones. This means that PDF files can be sent to many different people without affecting the look or content of the document.
A PDF file can also be used to create documents that contain embedded media such as audio, video or buttons. These can be useful in E-commerce catalogs, product brochures and flyers.
Text in PDF is represented by text elements, which specify the positions and sizes of characters in a document. In addition, PDF supports font embedding and transparent graphics.
In addition to these features, PDF can be optimized for Web use. In this mode, all objects required for the first page to display are optimally organized at the beginning of the file, making it possible to view a PDF using a Web browser plugin without waiting for the entire file to download.
This makes it easier to access the information contained in a PDF file and allows people with visual impairments to navigate the document logically. Creating a PDF that is accessible for visually impaired readers requires adding information about the document’s structure and metadata about the text in the file.
Another feature of PDF is its support for layered documents. Layers (also called Optional Content Groups or OCGs) refer to sections of a PDF file that can be selectively viewed or hidden by the document author or viewer. This capability is useful in CAD drawings, layered artwork, maps and multi-language documents.
Since PDF is based on PostScript, a page description language that runs in an interpreter to generate an image, it can handle flow control features like if statements and loop commands. This makes it easier to create documents that are readable by screen readers, for example, which can guide a reader from one story on the front page to where it continues on the fifth.
Although PDF files are often a good choice for printing and distribution, there are some drawbacks to this format. The main disadvantage is that they cannot be edited after they are saved.