Now that your registration is nearing completion, and your Admin Fee has been processed, you can upload your manuscript and covers directly to the Lavender Hill marketing platform.
Complete the appropriate sections with the information requested. Load your files and make sure your manuscript matches your book's genre.
Once the submission button is pressed, it generally takes approximately 72 hours to process.
If you're reading these guides You're already on the correct page. It's time to start your upload. Just focus on the form in the left-hand column and commence filling in the information.
Most importantly, and before you proceed any further...
BACK UP YOUR WORK
Please read the upload instructions below before attempting to submit your work.
Firstly, ensure all the necessary components are ready to be uploaded
| You Will Need | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Your Manuscript: | If your manuscript is print ready we prefer .doc, .docx or PDF. But should you upload a PDF file, and adjustments are required for setting purposes we may ask for you to revise it. |
| Front Cover: | Your Front Cover should: Be presented as PNG or JPG. Measure not less than 6" x 9". Contain: The title, the writers name or pseudonym with a clear 1:1 graphic. |
| Back Cover: | Your back cover should: Be presented as PNG or JPG. Measure not less than 6" x 9". Contain: The title, details relating to the content, and a short summery of the Authors background. |
| A Key Code: | At the point of payment during your 'Author Registration' your invoice number also represents your personal registration key. You will be reqired to enter this when uploading your book. This is the reference required when refering to your book at any time. (Please try not to lose it!) |
Press the Submit Button
Having made sure all the components are ready, fill in the form on the lefthand side, and press the submit button. That's all there is to it. Your book has started its journey and will be available for sale very soon.
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This section is deliberately repeated from the 'Preparing Your Setup' page.
Because, it's important for you to note that the data and recommendations set out below have been thoroughly tested, ensuring a smooth and accurate upload process.
There's nothing worse than reaching the exciting stage of submission and having your work published, simply to find it's not compatible with the company's software philosophy. However, the rules are not set in stone, so you can retain the flexibility you have to adapt your work as you see fit. Nevertheless, we've supplied definitive graphic guides below, should you ever find yourself stumbling along the way. This provides an opportunity for you to refer back to our original reference pages and reinstall them. The parameters we use also work seamlessly with most major online publishers, helping avoid common formatting issues and delays.
This information will also appear in our Terms & Conditions.
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