Below are rough estimates of how long some of the main steps in book production may take. When planning your book release carefully note the time each step may take. Allot time for you to review and resubmit material at each stage of the process. The time frames shown here are the time we need to complete the work and do not include time with you for review.
Service
Manuscript Assessment
Editing
Cover Design Concept
Cover Design Finalized
Interior Layout Concept or
Layout Finalized
Layout of Book/Conversion to eBook
Back Cover Concept
Digital Proof
Hard Proof
Printing
Registration with Distributors,
Retailers, and Wholesalers
Number of Business Days
20–30
20–45 per round of revisions
10–14 days for concept; 5 days per round of revisions
5–7 days from approval of concept
5–7 days for concepts; 3–5 days per round of revisions
15–20 days for entire book; 5 days for per round of revisions
3 days; 2 days per round of revisions
6–8 days
5–10 days
7–10 for POD/Short Runs; 20–30 for Offset
2–4 weeks after data upload, which is done when book goes to print
These times are estimates and can vary based on existing jobs in production.