Resource library

Resources for Authors

Publishing can be complicated. JJL is building a practical library to help authors understand the process from manuscript to market.

Getting Started

How JJL Author Services work, and what to prepare before you submit.

Author Services

Four professional publishing packages, and how Author Services differ from selective imprint publishing.
The Publishing Process

From submission to launch: the steps a book takes through JJL Author Services.
Submission Guidelines

How to prepare your manuscript, synopsis, and author details for the clearest possible first read.
Submission Guidelines (PDF) (PDF, opens in a new tab)

A printable copy of the guidelines to keep beside your manuscript.
Author FAQ

Straight answers on timelines, rights and terms, cost, and what to send.

What each stage of getting a manuscript ready involves, and how JJL coordinates it.

Manuscript Development

Find out where your manuscript stands and what it needs with a Manuscript-to-Market Assessment.
Professional Editing

JJL evaluates editorial needs and coordinates qualified editors. Editorial scope is quoted separately.
Book Design

Custom cover design, print interior formatting, and eBook / EPUB creation.

How a finished book is set up for publication and distribution, and how JJL helps it find readers.

Publishing & Production

ISBN and metadata, proofs, and Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and Bookvault setup coordinated by JJL.
Marketing & Promotion

Author branding, websites, launch materials and outreach coordination. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Translations & Global Reach

Evaluate translated editions and international readiness where they fit your book.
Author Support

A project manager coordinating the professionals and platforms around your book.
Custom & Legacy Book Projects

Family histories, memoirs and special projects, scoped through a written proposal.

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For authors

Explore Author Services, or start with the submission guidelines.