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Share Your Manuscript
Send us your manuscript along with a brief about your book: the genre, your target reader, and what it means to you. No particular format required. We work with whatever you have.
Your journey from manuscript to published book
From your desk to the world's shelves here's exactly how we get you there.
Publishing a book can feel like navigating a maze. At Twinkle Tales, we have mapped every turn. This page walks you through every stage of our process, what happens, who handles it, and how long it takes.
The process
Every stage, mapped clearly.
This section is designed as a full process flow so authors know exactly what happens next, who handles it, and when their approval is needed.
What stays constant throughout
Dedicated publishing managerClear approvalsNo jargonShelf-ready output
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Within 2 business days
Manuscript Review & Consultation
Your dedicated publishing manager reviews your submission and reaches out to schedule a consultation. We understand your vision, recommend the right package or services, discuss your timeline, and answer every question you have with no pressure and no jargon.
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7-14 days editing, 3 days proof review
Editing & Proofreading
If your package includes editing, or if you have opted for it separately, our editors work through your manuscript carefully, fixing errors, improving flow, and preserving your voice. We never flatten your writing to fit a template.
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5-7 days
Interior Formatting & Layout
Your manuscript is typeset and formatted to professional print standards with proper margins, consistent typography, chapter breaks, and print-ready pagination. We follow A5 trim standards (5.5 x 8.5 in) with B&W interior as default, on 70-80 GSM cream paper.
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5-7 days
Cover Design
Whether you choose a template cover or commission a custom design, your cover goes through a dedicated design round. You will see a proof before anything goes to print.
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5 days
Publishing Setup
We prepare the title page, publisher imprint page, copyright page, ISBN allocation, barcode generation, bibliographic information, suggested citation format, edition and year identification, and printer declaration so your book is shelf-ready and institution-ready.
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Physical proof in 24 hours
Proof Copy & Your Approval
Before we go to full print, a physical proof copy is produced within 24 hours and reviewed. You sign off before a single copy goes to print. Nothing moves without your approval.
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After approval
Print, Packaging & Delivery
Once you approve the proof, we go to full print. Books are printed on 300 GSM laminated covers with perfect binding, packaged, and shipped to you. Author copies are included in your package.
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Included where applicable
Listing & Distribution Setup
We set up your listings and author page, depending on your package, so readers can order your book directly. We also maintain our own publisher records for future reprints or revisions.
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Stored for future use
Your Archive & Records
Every published title receives a secure archival PDF copy and is added to our publisher records so if you ever need a reprint, a revised edition, or a citation confirmed, we have everything on file.
Timeline at a glance
Turnaround Times at a Glance
StageEstimated Time
Manuscript review2 days
Editing7-14 days
Formatting5-7 days
Cover design5-7 days
Proof review3 days
Publishing setup5 days
End-to-end (typical)30-45 dayss
Timelines depend on manuscript length, complexity, and your responsiveness during review stages.
Behind the scenes
What We Formalize Before Your Book Goes Live
The visible book is only one part of publishing. We also handle the records, approvals, and production checks that make the book credible, printable, and easy to maintain later.
Proofs before print
You see proofs before approval, and nothing moves into final production until you sign off.
ISBN, imprint, and metadata
We prepare the formal publishing details that make the book shelf-ready, citeable, and institution-friendly.
Proof copy first
A physical proof is produced before full print so quality, layout, and presentation can be checked in real form.
Records retained for reprints
We keep secure records and archival files so revised editions, corrections, and reprints are easier to manage later.
What we take off your plate
You write. We handle the rest.
Most authors come to us overwhelmed by the number of moving parts involved in publishing. This is the operational load we remove for you.
- Sourcing a printer or figuring out paper specifications
- Creating a copyright page or understanding what should be on it
- Figuring out paper, margins, print specifications
- Formatting your manuscript to print-ready standards
- Setting up an Amazon listing or author page
- Keeping records for future reprints
Who is behind your book?
A dedicated publishing manager from submission to delivery
Every author at Twinkle Tales is assigned a single point of contact who guides the project from submission to delivery. You are not passed between departments or left waiting on a generic inbox. Your manager knows your book, your timeline, and your goals.
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One clear communication channel, coordinated approvals, and faster decisions.
We manage
Editors, designers, print prep, records, and delivery coordination behind the scenes.
Optional and on-request services
Publishing Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Beyond your core package, we can extend support for institutional needs, reference standards, and future editions. These are usually added when a book needs stronger academic, archival, or organizational support.
Usually useful for
- Institutional or university submissions
- Reference-heavy nonfiction and research-driven books
- Titles that may need future reprints, updates, or new editions
On request
Website Listing
A complete website listing with bibliographic details, edition notes, and direct purchase references.
On request
Library-Ready Formatting
Additional formatting adjustments for cataloguing, library workflows, and long-term institutional use.
On request
Institutional Purchase Information
Structured metadata and purchase details for universities, organizations, and bulk-order requirements.
On request
Reference Formatting Support
Help with APA, MLA, Chicago, and related citation or reference presentation requirements.
On request
Reprints & Revised Editions
Support for updated editions, corrected interiors, and future reprint coordination without starting from scratch.
Ready to Begin?
Choose the next step that fits where you are right now: talk to us, compare packages, or send the manuscript directly.