Author Resources
Publishing Your First Book
A practical guide to preparing your book, creating a publication, setting your price, reviewing your information, and submitting your work through Sankopress.
Welcome
Bring Your Book to Readers
Sankopress provides authors with tools to prepare and publish their books for readers. Whether you are publishing an ebook or preparing an audiobook, the process begins with accurate book information, properly prepared files, appropriate pricing, and a careful final review.
The guide below walks you through the key stages of the publishing process. Before submitting your book, make sure that you have the necessary rights to publish all text, images, audio, and other materials included in your work.
Prepare
Get your manuscript, cover, and metadata ready.
Create
Enter your book details and select your publication format.
Price
Set the appropriate price for your publication.
Review
Check your information and submit your publication.
Preparation
Create Your Account
Start by creating or accessing your Sankopress account. Keep your account information accurate, particularly your name and email address, as these details may be used for important account and publishing communications.
Preparation
Prepare Your Book
A well-prepared publication begins with complete and accurate source materials. Before starting your submission, organize the files and information that will represent your book to readers.
Manuscript or Audio
Prepare the final version of your manuscript or audiobook files. Check the content carefully before uploading.
Cover Artwork
Use cover artwork that you own or are authorized to use. Make sure the image represents the publication clearly and professionally.
Book Metadata
Prepare your title, author information, description, categories, keywords, and other information that helps readers discover your book.
Publication
Start Your Publication
When your materials are ready, begin the publishing process through the appropriate Sankopress publishing area. Enter your book information carefully and select the format you are preparing.
Ebook Publishing
For an ebook publication, provide the requested book details, upload the required files, enter your pricing information, and carefully review the submission before sending it for processing.
- Enter accurate title and author information.
- Provide a clear book description and appropriate categories.
- Upload the required publication files and cover artwork.
Audiobook Publishing
Audiobook submissions follow a guided workflow that takes you through the essential stages of preparing your publication.
Details
Files
Pricing
Review
Pricing
Set Your Pricing
Enter the selling price requested for your publication. Review the displayed information carefully before continuing, particularly when working with different publication formats.
Review the price before submission
Pricing is an important part of your publication. Confirm that the amount shown is the amount you intend to use before completing the review stage.
Final Review
Review & Submit
Before submitting your book, treat the review stage as a final quality check. Correcting inaccurate information before submission helps avoid unnecessary delays.
Final submission
Once you are satisfied that all information and files are correct, complete the submission process provided by Sankopress. Keep a copy of your final materials for your records.
After Submission
Publication & Availability
After submission, your publication may go through the applicable processing or review steps before becoming available according to the service and publication process applicable to your submission.
Keep your account information and email address current so that you can receive relevant communications concerning your publication.
Important Author Responsibility
Publish Only Material You Have the Right to Publish
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted books, manuscripts, cover artwork, audio recordings, images, and other materials do not infringe the rights of another person or organization. Make sure you have obtained the necessary permissions before submitting third-party material.
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If you have questions about publishing, your account, a purchase, or another Sankopress service, contact our support team.