> First, click on the Submission Instructions link and use our form to send us an overview of your work.

> Next, we will confirm that we would like to see your work and ask you e-mail it to us. We will use e-mail almost exclusively.

> Finally, we will send you the results of our review. We are willing to work with unpublished writers and assist them in developing their talent. Most of our clients take a bit of extra time polish their work and we are willing to wait while they do so.

Adventure in Discovery enables our authors to take charge of their books’ destiny.

Here is a simple list for you to take on yourself
or
Adventure in Discovery can provide these services to you—
You choose:

1.                  Copyright, Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data, ISBN, SAN and Barcodes—If you have not obtained them already, we will submit your work for copyright. You will own the copyright. We will also submit your book to the Library of Congress and get you an assigned ISBN. Assigning the ISBN number will be done through Adventure in Discovery since it reflects who will print the book. The fees for copyright and Library of Congress are $45.00 plus postage and handling. They will mail you your certificates.

2.                  Copyediting—This is one of the most important improvements you could ever give your work—“your baby”! Check for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; to create a consistent approach to such things as compound words; to do some light fact-checking; and perhaps to mark up titles, headings, and subheadings. If you are self-publishing, you’ll need to hire a copyeditor. We can see that the appropriate editor who works in your style of writing is chosen to edit your work. This can be costly, but absolutely necessary. We will work to find the best editor at affordable pricing.

3.                  Book Creation—Camera Ready (This is what we do best!). Using your words and/or pictures to design and format your book into a presentable work, ready for page proofs and for final printing. It will be camera ready for press.

4.                  Production Managing—How do you choose a printer? What do you send your printer? Do you know what size and retail price the book should be? A publisher has a production manager who puts your words and photos into “book format.” And who finds printers who can do a good job within your budget, source paper and other materials, and oversee the entire production process? Placing your words and, where appropriate, your photos to format into “book form”—camera ready for the printer—is a crucial step. If you are self-publishing, you’ll have to do this yourself, or hire a freelance production manager. In addition, don’t forget those sample copies of your book made for review. You need to submit these and query letters to potential reviewers.

5.                  Warehousing—Your cost of warehousing is a function of how many books you have printed. Books need to be stored in a secure, air-conditioned, dehumidified, and accessible environment. There are times when large pallets of books are to be shipped, and easy accessibility is needed. Likewise, insurance is a good idea to cover potential losses from fire, theft, flood, damage from rodents, and the like.

6.                  Distribution—How does the book get from publisher to bookstore? Publishers have warehouse operations and relationships with wholesalers and bookstore chains. Even if a book isn’t in a store, it can be readily ordered. If you are self-publishing, distribution may be your biggest challenge. You may need to work with an independent distributor, if you can find one willing to take you on.

7.                  Selling—How do bookstores, libraries, and schools find out about new books? Publishers send catalogs, but they also have sales people, who sit down and show the newest books, and tell booksellers or library acquisition committees, which are the ones that they should be sure to have. If you are self-publishing, how will you sell your books?

8.                  Mail Fulfillment—What method of sending books do I use? How do I package books to be sent? How do I receive orders? There are a variety of means to receive and order via snail mail, e-mail, phone, and fax. Whether you’re mailing invoices, statements, or marketing materials, someone needs to be ready to respond quickly and accurately.

9.                  Marketing/Promoting—How does the public find out about a book? Most don’t just pick it up off a shelf in a bookstore. They read a review, see an ad, or even watch an author on TV. Publishers have marketing staffs that send out review copies, create promotional items, and book authors on tours. If you are self-publishing, you will likely need to hire a marketing specialist. A representative can discuss options with you.