YOUR PUBLISHING JOURNEY

BEGINS HERE. . .

Size matters!
​We like to think of ourselves as a "micro" publishing service.  
​In order to best serve our clients, we publish a maximum of four books annually.  

While we welcome manuscripts in all categories, we DO NOT accept any content deemed to be objectionable by our editors. Material that is pornographic, libellous, extremely violent/contains gratuitous violence or supports conspiracy theories will not be accepted. 
​If you'd like us to publish your work, please email the following information to [email protected]
  1. Title
  2. Total WORD count (NOT page count)
  3. Synopsis
  4. Whether the book will include images (b/w or colour)
  5. Your name and a short bio and publishing history, if any
  6. A brief paragraph telling us why you wrote this book
  7. Attach any 500-word section from your manuscript that constitutes a representative sample of your work (highlights form, style and content). Word or Pages are preferred. Plain Text is also acceptable.

​​We'll let you know if your manuscript is a good fit for Silverdog Publishers. If so, we'll provide a free sample edit of the 500 words you sent us, suggestions for your next steps, and a preliminary quote for editing.  Keep in mind that almost all accepted manuscripts require some level of editorial service.

Things to know:

  • ​Did you know most traditional publishing houses require you to use a literary agent to submit your manuscript for you and that if your work is accepted, it often takes years before it's published? We offer a great alternative to that. 
  • With our help, publishing your book is easier than you think.
  • We offer all the services you need to ensure your manuscript is edited, polished, and professionally published. 
  • We keep it local.  Our books are printed on the island. 
  • We're able to provide feedback in all genres, including non-fiction. We try to get your sample edit back to you within one week of receiving it.
  • Part of publishing a book is creating the cover.  Our experienced in-house designer is an award-winning artist.  With your input, we'll design a great cover for you.
  • IMPORTANT: Our initial quote is for manuscript editing only.  Cover design will be extra.  All design services are $25.00/hr.  More info on our Design page.
  • Depending on which editing services you need/choose, we'll give you an approximate target date for the return of your edited manuscript.  
  • Once your manuscript has been edited and polished, it's time to format it.  Costs for formatting your book depend on complexity - number of words,  images, and any other considerations; however,  between $200 -  $300 for a 50,000-word manuscript with no images is about average.  Naturally, that price will increase with the addition of images.  Once we've finished formatting your book, you'll be sent a digital copy for your approval.
  • Your book is then sent to the printers and it's usually three to four weeks before your book order is ready.
  • PLEASE NOTE: The printer will charge their own fee based on the book size, images, type of paper, and the number of copies printed.  This is in addition to any charges for editing and formatting.
  • A recent example of printing costs for a 340-page softcover book, 8.5" x 5.5", with no images, was $14.50 per book based on a 100-book order.
THE FINE PRINT
*Our publishing service is not free.  Very few things in life are. However, we do not upsell services, and our rates are highly competitive. We work from home, meaning we have minimal overhead. We use a press right here on the island, so shipping costs are minimal if you are on the island, too.  Remember, we are also writers.  We are here to offer a friendly alternative to the "big guys" and save you some money in the process.
*Proofreading: You are not obliged to make use of our editing services for us to publish your book.  However, to maintain the high standards of Silverdog Publishing, final, careful scrutiny of your manuscript by us is required before printing.  See our editing page for proofreading rates. 
​***Contract: If you decide to have your book published by Silverdog, you must sign a contract.