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Publishing package 04 · Publishing + Marketing + Distribution & Library Outreach

From publication to the places readers look.

Everything in Package 3, plus help preparing and submitting your book to suitable retail and library distribution channels, subject to each channel's own eligibility and acceptance.

Custom quote

Who it is for

Authors who want their book available beyond a single store, including print and eBook retailers and library-facing channels where eligible.

Publishing + Marketing + Distribution & Library Outreach

Custom quote

Scope, timeline and cost are set out in a personalized proposal after we review your book and goals. Requesting a quote is free and does not create an order or a charge.

Request a custom quote

Deliverables

What this package covers

  • 01

    Publishing & marketing

    The Package 3 deliverables agreed in your proposal.

  • 02

    Channel plan

    Which channels fit your book, format and rights, for example Amazon KDP and Barnes & Noble Press.

  • 03

    Distribution set-up

    Metadata, categories, pricing inputs and file submission to the channels you choose.

  • 04

    Library outreach

    Preparation of information for suitable U.S. library distribution options and outreach where the book qualifies.

  • 05

    Tracking

    A simple record of where the book was submitted and the status of each channel.

The exact deliverables for your book are confirmed in writing in your proposal.

The process

How Package 04 unfolds

  1. 1Book ready
  2. 2Channel fit
  3. 3Metadata
  4. 4Submissions
  5. 5Outreach
  6. 6Status report

What you'll provide

  • Everything listed for Package 3
  • Confirmation that you hold the rights for the formats and territories chosen
  • Your ISBNs or a decision on ISBNs per format
  • Retail price decisions per format

Good to know

  • Retailers and libraries decide independently whether to list, stock or purchase a book.
  • We do not promise retail placement, library circulation or acceptance by any channel.
  • NexSteps has no exclusive partnerships with these platforms.
  • Platform, distribution and printing fees are separate, third-party costs.

Your path from here

  1. 01Publishing Hub
  2. 02Select a Package
  3. 03Explore Details
  4. 04Request a Quote
  5. 05Project Review
  6. 06Custom Proposal
  7. 07Author Approval
  8. 08Invoice & Payment
  9. 09Work Begins

Free quote

Let's bring your book to life.

Every book is different. Tell us a little about your project, and NexSteps will help you identify the right publishing path for your goals, manuscript, and budget.

  1. We read your request and reply by email, usually within one to two business days.
  2. A short call if anything needs clarifying.
  3. A written proposal with scope, timeline and price.
  4. You decide. Nothing starts, and nothing is charged, until you approve.
About you

About your book

Services you are interested in
Project details

Please do not paste or attach your manuscript here. If we need to see it, we will arrange a private way to share files.

Free, no obligation. A quote request never creates an order or a charge.