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# How do I publish my book on PubliWrite?

# How do I publish my book on PubliWrite?
Once your manuscript is ready, you can submit it for publication from your PubliWrite account.
The publishing flow may look slightly different depending on how your book was created and which format you choose, such as eBook, PDF, paperback, or hardcover.

## Before you start
Before submitting your book, make sure that:
* Your manuscript is complete
* Your text is formatted correctly
* Your book title and author name are correct
* Your cover is ready
* Your book description is prepared
* You have chosen your publishing format
* You have reviewed the price and author details
If your book is not ready yet, return to the editor or update your files before continuing.

## Publishing a book written in PubliWrite’s editor
If you wrote your book directly in PubliWrite:
1. Open the book you want to publish.
2. Click **Publish** in the top-right corner of the editor.
3. Choose the format you want to publish.
4. Complete the required book details.
5. Upload your book cover.
6. Review the overview page.
7. Click **Submit for approval**.
After submission, your book will be reviewed by the PubliWrite team before it becomes available to readers.

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## Choose how you want to create or upload your book
From your **Writing Dashboard**, click **New book**. You can then choose from four options:
| Option | Best for |
| **Start writing from scratch** | A new manuscript you want to write and edit directly in Creator Studio |
| **Import a Word document** | An existing `.docx` manuscript you want to continue editing in Creator Studio |
| **Import a PDF** | An existing `.pdf` manuscript you want to continue editing in Creator Studio |
| **I already have a finished file** | A completed PDF or EPUB that is ready for publication and does not need editing in Creator Studio |

## Publishing a book created in Creator Studio
This applies to:
* Books started from scratch in Creator Studio
* Word documents imported into Creator Studio
* PDFs imported into Creator Studio
Once your manuscript is ready:
1. Open the book in Creator Studio.
2. Review your chapters and formatting.
3. Use the preview to check how the book will appear.
4. Click **Publish** in the top-right corner.
5. Choose the format you want to publish.
6. Complete the required book details.
7. Set the price and author information.
8. Upload the required cover files.
9. Review the submission overview.
10. Click **Submit for approval**.
Your book will then enter PubliWrite's review process.

## Importing and publishing a Word document
If your manuscript is saved as a Word document and still needs editing:
1. Go to your **Writing Dashboard**.
2. Click **New book**.
3. Select **Import a Word document**.
4. Add your working title and genres.
5. Click **Open Studio**.
6. Upload your `.docx` file.
7. Click **Import & detect chapters**.
8. Review the imported text and detected chapters.
9. Continue editing and formatting the manuscript in Creator Studio.
10. When the book is ready, click **Publish** and complete the publishing flow.
Word documents imported this way remain editable inside Creator Studio.
Before publishing, check that headings, chapters, paragraphs, images, and other formatting elements transferred correctly.
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## Importing and publishing a PDF
If your manuscript is saved as a PDF and still needs editing:
1. Go to your **Writing Dashboard**.
2. Click **New book**.
3. Select **Import a PDF**.
4. Add your working title and genres.
5. Click **Open Studio**.
6. Upload your `.pdf` file.
7. Click **Import & detect chapters**.
8. Review the imported text and detected chapters.
9. Continue editing and formatting the manuscript in Creator Studio.
10. When the book is ready, click **Publish** and complete the publishing flow.
PDFs imported this way remain editable inside Creator Studio, using the same chapter detection as the Word import. Headings and inline images carry over into the editor. Before publishing, check that chapters, headings, images, and other formatting elements transferred correctly. Scanned or password-protected PDFs cannot be imported — you'll see a message explaining what to do instead.

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## Publishing a finished PDF or EPUB
If your manuscript is complete and does not need editing inside Creator Studio:
1. Go to your **Writing Dashboard**.
2. Click **New book**.
3. Select **I already have a finished file**.
4. Choose the publishing format.
5. Upload your final PDF or EPUB.
6. Complete the required edition information.
7. Add your description and book details.
8. Set the price and author information.
9. Upload the required cover files.
10. Review the submission overview.
11. Click **Submit for approval**.
Finished PDF and EPUB files cannot be edited inside Creator Studio.
If changes are needed, update the original file outside PubliWrite and upload the corrected version before submitting.

## Choosing a publishing format
During the publishing process, you can choose the format you want to publish, depending on what is available for your book.
Available formats may include:
* **eBook**
* **PDF**
* **Paperback**
* **Hardcover**
Some formats require additional information before submission.

## Publishing an eBook
For eBooks, you will need to provide details such as:
* Edition information
* Book description
* Price
* Author details
* Cover image
You can also choose to publish under a pen name.
The cover image is the public cover that appears in the marketplace.

## Publishing a PDF
The PDF publishing flow is similar to the eBook flow.
However, for PDFs, you may also need to provide the **page size** so the file can be displayed correctly.

## Publishing a paperback or hardcover
Print books require a few extra settings because they need to be prepared for physical production.
For paperback or hardcover books, you may need to complete details such as:
* Page size
* Lamination type
* Text stock
* Print pricing
* Marketplace cover image
* Print-ready PDF cover
A minimum price will be calculated based on the production cost of the book. Your final price should be higher than the minimum production cost so royalties can be calculated correctly.

## Cover requirements
Depending on the format, you may need to upload different cover files.
For marketplace display, you need a book cover image that will appear on your book page.
For printed books, you also need to upload a print-ready PDF cover that will be used for production.
Make sure your cover includes the correct title and author name before submitting the book.

## What happens after submission?
After you click **Submit for approval**, your book enters PubliWrite’s review process.
The PubliWrite team will review the submission to check whether the book meets platform, formatting, technical, and content requirements.
You will be notified once your book is approved or if changes are needed before publication.

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