Phase 1

Manuscript Preparation

We kickstart your journey by converting your MS Word document into a manuscript suitable for layout. This includes optional manuscript preparation services like editing, copywriting, illustration and other graphic services.

EDITING: Your Preflight Books editor performs the necessary editing services to ensure that errors are corrected and your manuscript is ready for the world to read.

COPYWRITING: Your editor performs your preselected copywriting services and your project manager supervises other services you require such as indexing, referencing and translation.

ILLUSTRATION AND OTHER GRAPHIC SERVICES: Your project manager ensures that all illustrations and other graphic elements are completed. Extra graphic services can be performed as requested.

Phase 2

Layout

Next, we give your manuscript a makeover to make it look attractive and to ensure that it is transformed into a publication that meets international standards.

BOOK LAYOUT: A designer lays out your book according to your preselected Preflight Books style with various exciting options to choose from.

COVER DESIGN: Your designer creates a cover design which executes your own personal vision for your book. This includes the front cover, back cover, spine and blurb of the book.

Phase 3

Corrections

It is important to ensure that your book is flawless and free of any errors. Your book gets prepared for print with two essential services: proofreading and checking the proof.

CHECKING THE PROOF: You and your project manager check the book’s structure, design and content and eliminate any errors.

PROOFREADING: Your manuscript undergoes a proofread by a professional proofreader who reads the book and fixes any grammatical or consistency errors as well as ensuring all aspects of the book are presentable and coherent.

Phase 4

E-book Design

Here we dive into the technical side of your self-publishing journey. Your book is converted into an electronic book (e-book) compatible with major platforms such as Kindle, Kobo and Takealot.

E-BOOK CREATION: An electronic version of your book is created that is downloadable over the internet and can be read on a computer or any other supported digital device.

E-BOOK FORMATTING: Your project manager will convert your e-book into your desired format based on how you want it to be accessed or sold.

Phase 5

Printing and delivery

As we approach the end of your long-awaited journey, we will ensure that your book is professionally printed and delivered.

PRINTING PROCESS: Your book is sent to the printers and printed according to your needs. A printing job consists of setup, printing, finishing, binding and curing. The process can take between 10 working days and a month.

DELIVERY: Your printed books are delivered to the Preflight Books office or any other specified delivery address. This usually takes 30 days from the day you signed the printer’s proof.