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Frequently Asked Questions

The Paper House is a full-service publishing house that partners with self-publishing authors to produce and distribute high-quality books in digital and print formats. You only have to send us your manuscript and we take care of the rest.

Our authors and publishers earn 100% of their royalties and retain 100% of their rights. Our distribution networks reach readers all over the world.

We accept all genres from fiction and nonfiction to children’s books and everything in between. Our services include both packages and a la carte, so for example, you can have us design your cover or edit your manuscript without publishing your book.

What types of genres do you accept?

We accept all genres from fiction to nonfiction, academic, self-help to children’s books, and everything in between.

How long does the publishing and distribution process take?

The process usually takes 6-8 weeks but timing is dependent on which service(s) you sign up for. Contact us with a customized service and we can give you a more precise answer.

Will I maintain the rights to my book?

Yes. You will retain all of the rights to your manuscript and book, including all digital, print, and creative rights.

Can I give my own design input?

Yes, your Project Manager will ask you if you have any design ideas in mind. We will enhance your design ideas following extensive market research and analysis to determine which designs work best for your book’s genre.

Who determines the book's price and other metadata?

We will help you determine the book’s price, description, keywords, genre, and other metadata information before publishing. (You have the ability to make changes to your metadata after publishing, too.)

Can I review the book before it gets published?

Yes. We will keep you in the loop with all of the updates. Once your eBook and/or print interior has been created, you can review it and note any required changes. A proof copy of your book is provided prior to finalizing the publication of your book globally.

Where will my book be sold?

Your book will be listed for sale with all major online bookstores, including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksaMillion.com, BooksAMillion.com, and much more. We will also make it available to the two major brick-and-mortar bookstore and library wholesalers in the U.S. through our partner Ingram Content Group.

How do I check my book sales?

Sales reports are emailed at the end of every month detailing sales made in the prior calendar month.

How often will I get my royalty payments?

All payments will be direct deposited to your bank account every 90 days following the end of the calendar month during which the sales were made.

What types of files do you accept?

We accept Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, PDF, Rich Text, Text file, HTML, InDesign, and Photoshop files. We may be able to accept other file forms as well, including printed texts and handwritten manuscripts. Please contact us with questions.

What type of finishes can my cover be?

We offer printed covers in gloss and matte finishes. If you opt in for hardcover, we can create dust jackets as well.

Do you offer marketing and book publicity?

We now offer book publicity in lieu to our targeted social media advertisements. Contact us to find out more.

Does my book need to be a specific size?

We can design and print almost any trim size that you like. Below are our standard trim sizes.

5 x 8 inches
5.06 x 7.81 inches
5.25 x 8 inches
5.5 x 8.5 inches
6 x 9 inches
6.14 x 9.21 inches
6.69 x 9.61 inches
7 x 10 inches
7.44 x 9.69 inches
7.5 x 9.25 inches
8 x 10 inches
8.25 x 6 inches
8.25 x 8.25 inches
8.5 x 8.5 inches
8.5 x 11 inches

Do you accept books with images, graphics, or charts ?

Yes, we have extensive experience in internal formatting.

Can my book's interior be in color?

We can design, print, and distribute both black and white and color books.

Can I make content changes to my book after submitting my manuscript?

We can make changes to your manuscript at anytime during the editing process and before the interior formatting process by letting us know what you would like to change. Our content change fees are as follows: 1-10 changes – $50 11-25 changes – $70, 26-50 changes – $100, 51+ changes – $125 per hour.

Can I remove my book for sale or change publication dates?

Yes. You have the right, at any time, to withdraw your book from sale free of charge.

Will The Paper House be listed as my publisher?

Selected manuscripts will have The Paper House listed as the publisher unless you have signed up for our imprint service setup.

Can I order books for myself and or my friends?

You can order books at print cost, anytime to any destination.

Will The Paper House be listed as my publisher?

Selected manuscripts will have The Paper House listed as the publisher unless you have signed up for our imprint service setup.