| It’s easy to get your book published with Bluefish Bay. This page will walk you through the steps. At any stage, if you need help, just give us a call at 866-999-BLUE (toll-free) or e-mail us at submissions@bluefishbay.com, and we’ll be glad to walk you through any questions you might have. |
| Step 1. Editing |
Do you need editing? Is your manuscript in good shape? Is it the best it can be? We recommend all manuscripts be edited and proofread by a professional so that the end result--your masterpiece--is something you’ll be proud of. Check out our editing and proofreading services if you are interested in having our editors polish your work.
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Step 2:
Pricing |
Determine the retail price of your book. When considering your price, Click here for some helpful hints.
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Step 3:
Business Identity |
All books have a publisher’s name associated with them, so that buyers will know where to order their books. Bluefish Bay’s publishing services actually do the publishing work, but you retain all rights, and our approach allows you to be recorded as the publisher. Click here for our easy guidelines for establishing a business identity.
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Step 4:
Publishing Package |
Choose your Bluefish Bay publishing package and determine how many books you would like to order with your first printing.
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Step 5:
Cover |
Everyone judges a book by its cover. Covers have to be attractive, simple, and portray exactly what your readers will expect inside the book. This is your greatest sales tool. Click here to check out our templates and guidelines.
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Step 6:
Interior Pages |
Your interior layout is almost as important as your cover. Interior pages need to have chapter breaks and page numbers. You’ll need to decide whether to include a table of contents, a dedication, and a prologue. Click here to get our guidelines and specs for preparing and submitting your interior pages to us.
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Step 7:
Submit and Pay |
Click here to run through your final checklist and to get instructions for submission and payment. Once everything’s in, you’ll get books within a few short weeks.
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