Cover Art Requirements

Accepted File Formats:

  • .jpg or .jpeg

  • .png

  • .tiff

Image Specifications:

  • Minimum resolution: 300 DPI (dots per inch)

  • Minimum dimensions: 1600 x 2400 pixels

  • Recommended aspect ratio: 2:3 (portrait orientation)

  • Color mode: RGB for digital, CMYK if for print

  • Maximum file size: 10MB

Design Guidelines:

  • High-quality, professional images only

  • Text must be clearly readable at thumbnail size

  • Avoid copyrighted images without proper licensing

Requirements

Manuscript Requirements

Accepted File Formats:

  • .docx (Microsoft Word)

  • .doc (Microsoft Word - older format)

  • .pdf (PDF - ensure text is selectable, not scanned images)

  • .rtf (Rich Text Format)

  • .txt (Plain text)

File Size Limit: Maximum 50MB per manuscript

Formatting Guidelines:

  • Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Garamond)

  • Font size: 11-12pt for body text

  • Double-spaced text preferred

  • 1-inch margins on all sides

  • Include page numbers

Metadata Entry

Required Fields:

  • Title (250 characters max)

  • Author name(s)

  • Genre/Category

  • Short description/blurb (150-500 words)

  • Language

  • Publication date or intended publication date

  • ISBN (if available)

Optional Fields:

  • Subtitle

  • Series name and number

  • Keywords/tags (up to 7)

  • Target age range

  • Word count

  • Copyright information

  • Author biography (500 words max)