This is intended to be an overview of the steps required to publish your own work. More detailed support can be provided by calling us on 01702 200243.
First Steps
You will need to name your publishing company and purchase ISBN numbers under this name. This will ensure that you are legally identified as the publisher. Follow the link for details on how to purchase your ISBN numbers.
www.isbn.nielsenbookdata.co.uk
Legal Checks
As the author and publisher of the document it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate permissions and have cleared copyright issues and “fair use”.
Advice is available on the internet
4selfpublishing can accept no liability or responsibility for any subsequent legal action.
Covers
Once you have selected your cover design from our templates you will need to submit your choice using the identifying code. You will also need to submit the details that you wish to be printed on the cover in Word or RTF format.
If you have chosen to supply your own cover artwork or have a cover designed a full colour proof will be sent to you for your approval.
Manuscripts
Please provide your manuscripts to us set out exactly as you wish it to be printed, on disk or CD, and in Word or RTF format.
We will then produce a proof in PDF format for you to check and approve.
You will need Acrobat Reader to view your proof. Click here to download Acrobat Reader.
Imprint Page
The imprint page of your book asserts your rights to be identified as the author and/or publisher of the book.
This page is normally placed immediately after the title page in the document.
DOWNLOAD IMPRINT PAGE TEMPLATE AS A WORD TEMPLATE
Proofs
Once we have received your manuscript and cover requirements we will produce a PDF proof for your to view and approve. You will need Acrobat Reader to view your proof. Click here to download Acrobat Reader.
It is essential that you carefully check the proof as errors or omissions will not be able to be corrected after you have approved the document.
Once you are satisfied that the proof is OK you must submit written approval, quoting the ISBN number and book title, via Email: proofs@4selfpublishing.co.uk
Fax: 01702 200383
Post: Proof Approvals, 4edge Ltd, 7a Eldon Way, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AD
Address for Submissions
Please send your manuscripts and artwork to the following address:
4selfpublishing Manuscripts
4edge Ltd
7a Eldon Way
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4AD
Legal Deposit
Legal deposit is the act of depositing published material in designated libraries or archives. By law, a publisher has to send 1 copy of every book published in the UK to:
Legal Deposit Office
British Museum Library
Boston Spa
Weatherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 7BY
and 5 (five) copies of it to:
The Copyrights’ Libraries Agency
100 Euston Street
London
NW1 2HQ
