First Edition

BY SOVERN GROUP

PUBLISHING APPLICATION

Tell us about

Tell us about

your book.

your book.

Complete this application so our editorial and production team can review your project, assess its publishing requirements, and prepare a tailored proposal. You’re welcome to apply whether your manuscript is complete or still in development.

Complete this application so our editorial and production team can review your project, assess its publishing requirements, and prepare a tailored proposal. You’re welcome to apply whether your manuscript is complete or still in development.

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Author

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Book

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Manuscript

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Rights

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Formats

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Production

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Services

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Timeline

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More

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Author information

Author information

IS THIS YOUR FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK?

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Book overview

Book overview

PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION

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Manuscript status & editorial review

Manuscript status & editorial review

CURRENT STATUS OF YOUR MANUSCRIPT  REQUIRED

PROFESSIONAL EDITING COMPLETED

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Our editorial team will evaluate the manuscript and recommend any additional editing required before publication.

MANUSCRIPT UPLOAD

If unfinished, submit your existing draft, outline, book proposal, or representative chapters.

Your materials are reviewed only to evaluate your project and prepare a proposal. Submission does not transfer ownership or publishing rights.

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Authorship & publishing rights

Authorship & publishing rights

ARE YOU THE SOLE AUTHOR?

WHO OWNS THE PUBLISHING RIGHTS?

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Formats & distribution

Formats & distribution

FORMATS YOU’D LIKE TO PRODUCE

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DISTRIBUTION PREFERENCES

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PHYSICAL PRINT RUN

Would you like physical inventory in addition to print-on-demand?

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Production specifications

Production specifications

DOES YOUR BOOK INCLUDE

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ALREADY COMPLETED

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MATERIAL THAT MAY NEED EDITORIAL OR LEGAL REVIEW

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Additional publishing services

Additional publishing services

INTERESTED IN

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Publication timeline

Publication timeline

TIED TO A DEADLINE OR EVENT?

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Additional information

Additional information

RECEIVE SOVERN’S WRITING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES?

Submit your project.

Submit your project.

Once submitted, our team will review your application and manuscript materials to assess the project’s editorial and production requirements and determine the appropriate next steps.

Submission does not transfer ownership or publishing rights.

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