Introduction
Publishing a book can be complex without expert guidance. At The World Publishing Company, our step-by-step publishing process is tailored for authors who want creative control, professional quality, and market visibility. From manuscript evaluation to global distribution, we ensure your book is polished, formatted, and ready for readers worldwide.
Start your publishing journey today by submitting your manuscript or call us for a consultation to receive a custom publishing quote within 48–72 hours.
Consultation & Project Planning
Your journey begins with a personalized consultation, helping us understand your manuscript, genre, target audience, and publishing goals. You can:
- Submit a detailed publishing inquiry form
- Speak directly with our publishing advisor
- During this phase, we:
- Evaluate your manuscript for marketability
- Discuss services like editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing
- Provide a custom self-publishing plan and quote
- This step ensures clarity, a structured roadmap, and sets realistic timelines.
Project Manager Assignment & Onboarding
- After confirmation, a dedicated Project Manager (PM) is assigned to your book.
- Scheduling a kickoff call to align goals, timelines, and deliverables
- Sharing legal documentation (SLA, NDA, paid invoice)
- Coordinating editing, design, illustration, formatting, and marketing teams
- A structured onboarding ensures a smooth and efficient publishing workflow.
Manuscript Intake & Service Questionnaires
Your manuscript and any relevant notes are submitted for internal review. You’ll also receive service-specific questionnaires covering:
- Editing preferences
- Cover design concepts
- Formatting requirements
- Publishing and distribution goals
Editing & Proofreading
- Our editorial team refines your manuscript to meet professional standards:
- Developmental & Structural Editing: Story structure, pacing, plot, and flow
- Copyediting: Grammar, spelling, style, and consistency
- Proofreading: Final check for typos and formatting
- Plagiarism & Accuracy Check: Ensures originality and credibility
- We provide unlimited revisions within your package to maintain your voice and vision.
Cover Design & Custom Illustrations
- A professional, unique cover attracts readers and boosts sales. Our services include:
- Custom Cover Design: Front, back, and spine
- Custom Illustrations: Optional for children’s books, cookbooks, journals, or special editions
- Back Cover Blurb & Description: Optimized for online conversions
- All designs are original and fully tailored, never using templates.
Formatting & Multi-Format Publishing
- Your book is prepared for all platforms and formats:
- Ebooks: EPUB, MOBI, PDF
- Print Books: Paperback, Hardcover, Flipbook
- Audiobooks: Optional production available
- Formatting includes:
- Typography, pagination, bleed settings, and layout optimization
- Compatibility with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and more
- ISBN and barcode registration for all formats
- Digital and physical proof copies for approval
Author Account Setup & Platform Publishing
- We create your author accounts and manage:
- Profile creation and professional author bio
- Book listing with keyword-rich metadata and optimized descriptions
- Pricing, genre selection, and category analysis for discoverability
- Enabling reader engagement tools like Amazon’s “Look Inside”
Books are then published in all selected formats and distributed globally to major platforms, libraries, and online stores.
Metadata Optimization & Search Visibility
- To maximize discoverability, we optimize:
- Keywords, categories, and metadata for Amazon, Google Books, Apple Books, and other platforms
- Title, subtitle, and description for SEO-driven search ranking
- Book visibility for targeted readers and potential sales
- This ensures your book is easily discoverable online and competitive in search results.
Distribution & Global Reach
- Your book is made available worldwide through:
- Print-on-demand or bulk print options
- Ebook, paperback, hardcover, flipbook, and audiobook formats
- ISBN and barcode registration for all editions
We ensure your book reaches readers globally via Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, Smashwords, Lulu, Draft2Digital, Reedsy, Booktopia, Waterstones, and more.
Post-Publishing Support & Marketing
- After publication, we offer optional marketing services tailored to your book’s potential:
- Social media and email campaigns
- Book trailers and promotional videos
- Press releases, review outreach, and endorsements
- Custom marketing strategies based on manuscript evaluation
- Why Authors Choose Our Step-by-Step Publishing Process
- Fully end-to-end self-publishing management
- Retain 100% ownership and intellectual property rights
- Covers all formats and genres
- Unlimited revisions and fast turnaround
- Expert guidance in editing, design, formatting, and marketing
- SEO-optimized book listings and global distribution
This step maximizes your book’s visibility and sales potential while providing targeted promotional support.
Ready to publish your book with professional guidance? Submit your manuscript or book idea or call us to receive a custom publishing plan and quote within 48–72 hours.
Schedule an appointment with our book writers and start writing your first draft.