Submitting Your Book
Step One
Dog Pond Press makes publishing your book as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, you'll need to download
and print the Order Form PDF file (28k) (*PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader
available here). Make sure that you read and understand the Book Publishing Agreement. A
signed and dated copy must accompany your order along with all necessary materials that
you send to us. Please make sure that you've thoroughly proofread your manuscript. It should
not require any corrections or alterations when we receive it.
Step Two
Prepare your book for submission to us. We have a minimum page count of at least 100 pages.
Please submit your entire book in a single word processing file on either CD or 3.5" floppy
diskette, in Microsoft Word or PageMaker. If you use a different word processor, please save
your file in the RTF (Rich Text File) format. If you can't fit your book on a single floppy disk,
you should split the file into parts and send multiple disks, each labeled with that disk's
contents. Label every disk with your name, telephone number, and the title of your book. If
you have multiple disks note the disk sequence on the label (file 1 of 5, etc.). Please pack your
disks carefully inside protective wrapping, or use a disk mailer for safety. Do not send the
only copies of your book or images.
Decide whether you would like to use our one of our cover templates or use one of your own
design. Images should have an image resolution of 300 dpi or better. If images are to be
included inside your book, make sure you have carefully identified the locations in the text
where they are to be placed. They should be no larger than 3.75 inches in width by 6.25 inches
in height for a standard Trade Paperback. It is a good practice to name your images in the
order they appear (picture1.jpg, picture2.jpg, etc), and note the location in the text as
<picture1.jpg>. Please do not embed (paste) images into your manuscript.
Digital images can be either color or grayscale for covers. They should be saved as TIFF files
in your image processing software. All color images should be CMYK files for best
reproduction. Note: Some variations in color between your computer monitor and the printing
devices used to reproduce your image(s) will almost always occur and are beyond our control.
Step Three
Complete the Order Form. Fill out all fields that apply to you, sign and date it. Read and sign
the Book Publishing Agreement. Put together your manuscript, images, completed Order Form
and Book Publishing Agreement. On a separate sheet of paper write no more than 250 words
describing your book, which will appear on the back cover. If you wish to have a paragraph
'About the Author' you may send no more than 250 words describing yourself on that same
sheet of paper. Place them in a safe package and mail it to:
Dog Pond Press
c/o eBizOpz
PO Box 27
West Springfield, MA 01090
We recommend that you send your package via certified mail, UPS, Federal Express or any
method that allows it to be tracked.
Payment: Make check or money order payable to Dog Pond Press or complete the credit card
payment section on the Order Form. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American
Express.
If you have questions or need assistance to complete your submission, please send an e-mail to
service@dogpondpress.net or call (413) 734-1187, Monday through Friday between the
hours of 9am until 5pm Eastern time.
