Each of our packages includes essential services to create and publish a quality
book. Review the specific line item description as follows:
Published by CrossBooks, a Division of LifeWay
CrossBooks is a Christian publishing company presenting a variety of Christian voices into the book market, from established authors to Christian leaders to first-time authors. As a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, we are committed to adhering to an unwavering principle of excellence and faith. Our books cover a wide range of topics, including: theology, Biblical studies, commentaries, church life, inspiration, fiction, children’s books and devotionals.
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Theological Review
As a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, CrossBooks is dedicated to upholding the Christian faith and values our readers have come to expect. In order to uphold these values, we perform a Theological Review of every manuscript we receive. Included in each package, the Theological Review utilizes Biblical scholars who ensure the material is theologically sound and adheres to our Statement of Faith.
As an author, you can rest assured that after your manuscript passes our Theological Review it is theologically sound and you are ready to move forward with your publishing journey. In the case that a reviewer thinks part of a manuscript is in conflict with our Statement of Faith, the reviewer notifies the author and provides suggestions to resolve any conflicts.
The goal of the Theological Review is not to systematically deny authors from publishing with CrossBooks, but rather to give every CrossBooks author the confidence that their book is theologically sound and associated with a dedicated Christian publisher. The entire Theological Review process is designed to serve our authors and guarantee that their publishing journeys are successful.
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ISBN
& Channel Distribution to 25,000 Retailers Worldwide
An International Standard Book Number is an essential piece of identification for
your title in the book market. This 13-digit number is unique to your book and allows
distributors, retailers, printers and readers to accurately find and order your
title.
Channel Distribution enables your book to be visible to thousands of retailers around the world. Your book will be available to order by retailers both in stores and online.
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Image Insertion / Text Treatments
Each package includes a certain number of images, charts, graphs, text boxes and other tables that can be included in your book. These images are submitted by you and will be printed in grayscale inside your book unless you have purchased a color book package. Click here to read more information about image formats, submission and placeholders.
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Softcover Format
All of our softcover books are considered trade paperbacks, an industry term that tells readers the paperback is produced with higher quality than mass-market paperbacks. Printed with high-quality ink on acid-free paper, our trade paperbacks are produced at a larger size with a higher selling price. We offer our black and white softcover books in three sizes: 5”x 8”, 6”x 9” and 8.25” x 11”. Our color books come in two sizes: 8.5”x 8.5” and 8.5”x 11”. Click here for more information on book sizes.
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Custom Interior Formatting
One of our professional book-layout specialists will create a custom interior for
your book. The first proof copy of your galley will be available for your review,
so you're always in control of your work.
Custom interior design includes the professional layout of your book including the insertion of images/tables/formulae
(up to 50, the number included in Pro Packages), minimal manuscript cleanup, and the layout of your text, title page, page numbers, one table of contents and headers. For more complex formatting needs or manuscript
cleanup, your design team will discuss any
additional production costs that may incur, including the following: more
than 50 images; manual hard returns; manual headers/footers; footnotes; manual formatting;
or image manipulation such as color matching, image replacement, size/resolution
adjustment; indexing; multiple table of contents; or other customizations.
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Classic Cover Design
An original, eye-catching design is key to capture the attention of your target
audience. With the Classic Cover Design, one of our expert graphic artists will
design a powerful cover for your book guided by your ideas. Your designer can use
photographs and abstract designs from our endless supply of stock images, or you
can supply your own photos or artwork for the front of your cover.
The Classic Cover Design also includes the back cover design for your book. You are responsible for writing the text for the back cover of the book, but your publishing consultant will work with you to make sure your back cover is free to errors and flows with the rest of your book. Consider including a short synopsis of your book, an author bio, an author photo and any recommendations your book may have received. Remember, the front and back cover of your book is the first thing interested readers will notice when they pick up your book.
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Author Volume Discounts on Books
When ordering copies of your book, you are automatically entitled to an author discount,
but you'll save even more when you buy larger quantities. Volume discounts increase
incrementally with the number you order; so the more you order, the more you save.
Click here to see an
example of our volume discounts.
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E-book Digital Format and Distribution
Our E-book Digital Formatting and Distribution service provides digital reformatting of your book’s content for leading digital devices on the market. This service enables readers to find your book electronically and download it onto various digital devices for easy reading wherever they are. We are constantly keeping up with the latest trends in digital readers so you are able to give your readers even more options for downloading your book. Currently we utilize the Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Barnes & Noble eReader, the nook, Scribd.com and BooksOnBoard. Starting in June 2010 we will also have E-books available through Google Editions. For more information about E-book pricing, royalties and more visit our E-book FAQ.
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Printed Books
Depending on which package you purchase a number of complimentary printed and bound softcover and/or hardcover copies of your newly published
book are included with your package. Just pay shipping and handling.
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Reps Working to Sell to Christian Book Buyers
Our representatives actively promote CrossBooks titles to the 154 LifeWay Christian Stores across the United States and other Christian book buyers. While we cannot guarantee that your title will be sold in stores, as a CrossBooks/B&H author, your title has a greater potential to be carried in LifeWay Stores than with other self-publishers.
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Complimentary Author Copy
When you finish the entire production process and approve your book for printing we will send you the first copy complimentary.
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Sold on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, etc.
Your book will appear on Web sites such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and more.
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Personalized Bookstore Sales Page
As a published author, your title will have its own Web page in the CrossBooks Bookstore, where anyone can order copies of your book. The front cover of the book, marketing copy and an excerpt will be posted on sales page to entice potential book buyers.
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Fast, On-Demand Printing
Your published book is printed on demand utilizing the latest technology and equipment
available today. Print and delivery time are comparable to almost any other online
bookstore order. And, with POD, you avoid the upfront costs associated with printing
and storing a large number of books. There's no obligation to order, and there's
not a minimum or maximum number of books required for an order to be filled —
we'll print one copy or 5,000 copies.
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Customer Support Provided
Contact one of our helpful customer service
representatives via e-mail or phone. Our capable staff is available to answer your
questions, provide guidance about selecting a package and address any other concerns
you may have.
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Nonexclusive Contract
You are not restricted by our contract to only publish your work with us. You're
free to publish elsewhere, or have other versions of your book currently available
on the market.
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Retain Rights to Book
After your book is published with us, you keep the rights to your material. You
retain control over your creative work and still have the freedom to sell your rights
in the future should you receive any other offers from publishers, journals or if
other opportunities arise.
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Ultimate Control of Design and Content
You direct your design team to create your book according to your vision. We won't
change your designs or content without your final approval.
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