The Partridge Team:
The Professionals You Will Work With
Here at Partridge, we can help you achieve your goal of becoming a published author, whatever your goals, budget, or needs. That’s one of the chief benefits of supported self-publishing: you get to decide which services you think will best suit you while having the guidance of a team of professionals every step of the way.
But who are these professionals and how can they help you? Read on to find out more about the people and processes involved in turning your ideas into a professionally published book.
The Process
1. Getting Started:
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Publishing ConsultantYour Publishing Consultant will discuss the options and services available to you so you can choose the best one that will suit your needs. Payment Central RepresentativeHe or she will take care of processing your payment and confirming when it is done so that your book can move on to the next stages of the self-publishing process. Contract Control Group RepresentativeHis or her mission? To make sure you’ve read and understood Partridge Singapore’s Terms and Conditions when you sign your contract. |
2. Submissions:Submit your manuscript, images, other required materials, and your design and layout preferences. |
Check-In CoordinatorThe Check-In Coordinator sets expectations regarding timelines and processes your book will go through and makes sure you have submitted all materials needed to create your book. Editorial ConsultantIf your chosen package includes Editorial Evaluation or if you’ve purchased the service separately, you can expect an Editorial Consultant to contact you to discuss your editing needs as identified by the editorial evaluation team. Content EvaluatorAs the title suggests, his or her job is to evaluate incoming manuscripts, making sure that it meets Partridge Singapore’s standards and determining whether your book will need extra editorial services. |
3. Production:Work with us to ensure that your manuscript is ready to be sent to the printer. |
Publishing Services AssociateYour Check-In Coordinator is also your Publishing Services Associate. He or she makes sure everything is in order and that your ideas have been properly executed before sending your book to the printer. Design TeamBrings your book to life by incorporating their expertise with your specific design requests. Encoder, Editor & IllustratorThese people take care of your data entry, editing, or illustration requirements if you’ve purchased any of these services. |
4. Final Prep:You’re one step away from publishing your book. Send in your approval, and we’ll work on the finishing touches and send your book off to our printer. |
Marketing ConsultantLooking to target a niche audience? Or is your goal to connect with widest range of readers possible? Your Marketing Consultant will help you create the right marketing plan to suit your book’s promotional needs and budget. Writers, Designers, and ResearchersThe marketing services you signed up for will determine who will work on your marketing campaign. Writers and researchers create content for your press release and other copy needs, while designers work on creating the layout of your website. Content EvaluatorYour manuscript will be sent back to the Content Evaluator to make sure that everything conforms to Partridge’s content guidelines after going through all the revision stages. |
5. The Finish Line:Hooray! Your book is now available for sale on selected online bookstores and ready to be purchased. |
Book ConsultantYour Book Consultant will handle your book orders and will help you determine the number of books that you should keep in stock based on your goals and planned author events. Marketing Services RepresentativeYour Marketing Services Representative will act as a liaison between you and the team fulfilling the marketing services included in your publishing package, if any, or those you have purchased separately. |
Should you run into any issues, our Customer Service Representatives will direct you to the person who can best address them. They are the go-to person for authors who have questions or concerns regarding any part of the publishing process.
Prepare for Publication
To speak with a Publishing Consultant, call us on +65 3165 7531 (Singapore) or +60 3 3099 4412 (Malaysia). You may also send an e-mail to publishing.singapore@partridgepublishing.com to find out which of our digital publishing packages best suits you and will give you the opportunity to share your story with the widest possible readership. We are here to help you every step of the way.
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