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General Information

  • Why choose Trafford?
  • Who we are
  • Cost of publishing
  • Ownership of rights
  • Contact a PC or MC
  • And more... 
Printer and Publishing Style

  • Print-on-Demand (POD)
  • Printing
  • Paper specifications
  • And more...
Trafford Web Site

  • Author Log In problems
  • Supported Browsers 
Copyright and Libel

  • Protection of work
  • Plagiarism Policies
  • Protection against libel
  • Copyright infringement
  • And more...
Manuscript Formatting

  • Formatting tips
  • Table of contents
  • Copyright page/ ISBN
  • Fonts to use
  • Image resolution
  • And more...
Image Formatting

  • Advice about images
  • Color mode
  • Illustration Services
  • Timelines and Processes
  • And more...
Book Marketing Strategies

  • Post-publishing steps
  • Worldwide Distribution
  • Marketing plans
  • Promoting your book
  • And more...
Pricing and Royalty Payments

  • Selling price and royalty rate
  • Paying royalties earned
  • Channel or Trafford
  • Quarterly check schedule
  • And more...
Book Sales and Ordering

  • Book cost to purchase
  • Order/shipping timeline
  • Distribution and sales
  • Where it's available
  • And more...
Digital Formatting and Distribution

  • eReaders
  • Royalty percentage on
  • Distribution and sales
  • eBooks
  • Pricing
  • And more...
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Call a publishing consultant today at 1.888.232.4444 or e-mail sales@trafford.com. Your publishing consultant will help you complete the order form for your black and white or  full color book, make sure you read the  terms and conditions, and take your payment. (We accept credit card, check, or money order). Should you wish to sign up for any additional marketing services, order online right here on our website by filling out our Service Order Form. After the submission of your materials, you’ll be on your way to having your book published.