Pre-Press Services
We provide the following services, one or more of which may be procured while uploading your manuscript:
a. Traditional proofreading (for typeset copy):
Consists of one reading to uncover basic errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
b. Copyediting:
Provides a reading of your manuscript with an eye for spelling, grammar, punctuation, proper abbreviations, numbers and lists, proper word usage, and a check of your table of contents.
c. Substantive (or developmental) editing:
A comprehensive and thorough edit, that includes everything from grammatical and typographical errors to character and timeframe inconsistencies. You will also receive feedback/suggestions on redundancies, wordiness, or vagueness, as well as any perceived opportunities to strengthen the focus and/or organization of your work.
d. Editorial proofreading:
Here we check for errors in word usage (for instance, the use of 'to' instead of 'too'), hyphenation, and subject-verb agreement. If needed, editorial proofreaders can look for grammar problems (using which instead of that). They can also recommend changes in word choice or inappropriate punctuation. Editorial proofreading is usually done on material that has already been edited or reformatted.
If you can afford it, we recommend that you invest in this service so that a fresh pair of eyes can iron out any inconsistencies or errors.
e. Formatting:
This involves making your manuscript print-ready. That means your font sizes, margins, table of contents, copyright information and other details are all checked for consistency in style and convention.
f. Research:
This involves the research of facts for matters pertaining to the book. It includes period research and verification of stated matter.
g. ISBN:
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a controlled, 10- or 13-digit identification number that allows publishers, libraries, and book dealers to locate books. Having an ISBN means that your book will appear in bibliographic databases. Booksellers go to these databases to help them locate the publisher of a book so they can order it.
For your book, you may use an ISBN obtained by you or you may use one obtained by us. If you use an ISBN that you have obtained, the book will be published by you. If you use one that belongs to us, the book will be published by CinnamonTeal. We provide ISBNs free of cost as long as you choose to publish your book with us.
h. Graphic Design and Illustrations:
Services include book cover design, book layout and illustrations within the book. It also includes the design of material that you may need to market your book such as postcards and bookmarks. If you choose to avail of this service, therefore, you will be requested to specify which particular service you would like to avail of and charges will be communicated accordingly.
i. Preparation of manuscripts in Indian regional languages:
If your book is in a regional or any Non-English language and developing a manuscript is proving difficult, do not worry. We will ensure that your manuscript is properly developed for printing. We have also associated with Lipikaar to provide you with options that will allow you to type in your Indian language of choice from a normal, QWERTY, keyboard. Do contact us at editorialservices@dogearsetc.com and we will ensure that all assistance is provided.
j. Scanning and Digitization:
This service includes scanning papers and photographs, meta-tagging pages for quick search, CD with search software and archival of digitized information. We typically scan documents at 150 DPI and images at 300 DPI. We will also arrange for pickup and delivery of your documents. If the need arises, we will come to your location and digitize your documents onsite.
k. Archival Services:
We will safely store your manuscript after printing so that your book can be reprinted any time you choose. We also undertake to maintain the integrity and safety of your intellectual property.
l. Translation:
We offer translation services for all Indian languages and most foreign languages.
m. Marketing:
Having published your book, your next task is to let the world know about it. We provide marketing services that can be tailored to your budget and to your preferences. Depending on the market your book caters to, we will help you design and execute a marketing plan.
n. Web Designing Services:
In today's world, marketing yourself usually means having your own webpage and blog. Consistent with our objective of providing authors a one-stop shop, we design professional webpages that are reasonably priced.
We also offer a package that includes your own website, five email addresses and basic website design.
For more details of the services we offer, call us at +91-98503 98530/31 or email us at editorialservices[at]dogearsetc[dot]com