How to Share Your Book Files

To ensure a smooth and efficient process for your book's formatting and design, please follow these guidelines for sharing your files. This helps us accurately prepare your manuscript for publication.

Sharing Files via Google Drive

Google Drive is our preferred method for larger files and projects, offering excellent organization and collaboration features.

Google Drive Video Guide

Step 1: Organize Your Files in Google Drive

Create a main folder in your Google Drive, named after your book (e.g., "Your Book Title"). Inside this main folder, create two subfolders:

• Images: This folder will contain all your high-resolution image and chart files (if applicable).
• Manuscript: This folder will contain your book's document file (e.g., Word document, InDesign file).

Step 2: Prepare Your Manuscript Document

If your book does not include any images or charts, simply provide your final manuscript document in the "Manuscript" folder.

If your book includes images or charts, please embed low-resolution versions of these directly into the document where you intend them to appear. This serves as a visual guide for our team to understand the exact placement of each image within your book's text.

For example, if you have an image of a "Red Rose" that should appear on page 15, insert a low-res version of that image on page 15 of your manuscript.

Step 3: Upload High-Resolution Images and Charts

If your book contains images or charts, place all your original, high-resolution image and chart files into the "Images" subfolder. These should be the best quality versions you have, as we will use these to replace the placeholders in your manuscript for the final publication.

• Ensure image/chart files are clearly named (e.g., red_rose.jpg, chapter_2_diagram.png).
• Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or SVG.
• Important Note: For optimal print and digital quality, please ensure all high-resolution images and charts are at least 300 DPI (dots per inch).

Step 4: Share the Main Folder with Us

Once your files are organized, share the main "Your Book Title" folder with our team. Right-click on the main folder in Google Drive, select "Share", and enter our email address:

[email protected]

Please ensure you grant us "Editor" access so we can download the files and make necessary arrangements.

Sharing Files via WeTransfer

WeTransfer is a convenient alternative for sending large files quickly and easily, especially if you prefer not to use Google Drive.

WeTransfer Video Guide

Step 1: Organize and Compress Your Files

First, organize your files on your computer exactly as described for Google Drive: create a main folder (e.g., "Your Book Title") with "Images" and "Manuscript" subfolders. Ensure your manuscript has embedded low-resolution images or charts (if applicable) and the "Images" folder contains high-resolution versions (if applicable, at 300 DPI).

Once organized, compress the entire "Your Book Title" folder into a single .zip file. This ensures all your files are bundled together for easy transfer.

Step 2: Upload and Send via WeTransfer

Go to www.wetransfer.com.

1. Click on the "+" or "Add your files" button and select your compressed .zip file.
2. In the "Email to" field, enter our email address: [email protected].
3. In the "Your email" field, enter your own email address.
4. (Optional) Add a message to us in the "Message" field.
5. Click the "Transfer" button. WeTransfer will send you a confirmation email and notify us when the transfer is complete.

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