What are the manuscript and interior file requirements?

Your manuscript or interior file contains the main content of your book.

Before submitting your book for publication, make sure the content is complete, readable, correctly formatted, and prepared for the publishing format you selected.

The requirements may differ depending on whether you:

• Write the book directly in Creator Studio
• Import an editable Word document
• Upload a finished PDF or EPUB file

What is the manuscript or interior file?

The manuscript or interior file contains the pages inside your book.

It may include:

• Title page
• Copyright page
• Dedication
• Table of contents
• Chapters
• Images or illustrations, where applicable
• Notes
• Acknowledgements
• Other front or back matter

Your book cover is uploaded separately and is not part of the manuscript or interior file.

Books created in Creator Studio

If you start writing your book directly in Creator Studio, you can write, edit, organize, and format the manuscript inside PubliWrite.

Before submitting it, make sure that:

• All chapters are complete
• Chapters are in the correct order
• Headings and chapter titles are consistent
• Paragraph spacing looks correct
• Page breaks appear where needed
• Images or decorative elements display correctly
• The title and author name are correct
• The manuscript is final and ready for review

You can use the preview option to check how the book will appear before submitting it.

Word documents imported into Creator Studio

If you already have a draft or manuscript saved as a Word document, you can import a .docx file and continue editing it inside Creator Studio.

The maximum Word file size is 50 MB.

During the import, PubliWrite will:

• Import the text from your document
• Preserve headings and paragraphs where possible
• Detect possible chapters using your headings
• Split the content into editable chapters
• Open the manuscript in Creator Studio

After importing, you can continue writing, edit the text, reorganize chapters, adjust formatting, invite collaborators, use PubliAgent tools, and prepare the book for publication.

What should I check after importing a Word document?

Some complex Word formatting may not transfer exactly as it appeared in the original file.

After importing, review:

• Chapter divisions
• Headings
• Paragraph spacing
• Lists
• Page breaks
• Images
• Tables
• Decorative elements
• Other complex formatting

Clear and consistent Word headings can improve chapter detection, but you can rename, reorder, merge, add, or remove chapters after the import.

You can also use the preview option before submitting the book.

Uploading a finished PDF or EPUB

If your manuscript is complete and does not need to be edited inside Creator Studio, choose I already have a finished file.

This option allows you to upload a publication-ready:

• PDF
• EPUB

A finished PDF or EPUB uploaded through this option cannot be edited inside Creator Studio.

If changes are needed, update the original file outside PubliWrite and upload the corrected version.

What does “publication-ready” mean?

A finished file should be complete and ready to be delivered to readers or used for publication.

Before uploading it, make sure that:

• The full manuscript is included
• Chapters and sections are in the correct order
• There are no missing pages or sections
• The title and author name are correct
• The formatting is clean and consistent
• Images, tables, or special elements display correctly
• The file opens without errors
• The file is not blank or corrupted
• The file is not password protected
• You are uploading the correct final version

Which file option should I choose?

Interior file requirements for printed books

For paperback or hardcover books, the interior file must be prepared for physical production.

A print-ready interior is normally submitted as a finished PDF.

Before submitting a print book, check that:

• The manuscript is complete
• The page size matches the print size selected during publishing
• Margins and spacing are correct
• Text is not too close to the trim edge
• Chapters start where expected
• Page numbers appear correctly, where included
• Images are clear and positioned correctly
• Blank pages are intentional
• The file is not corrupted or password protected
• The file is the final version you want printed

Print interiors should be checked carefully because formatting issues can affect the physical copy.

What should I check before importing a Word document?

Before uploading a .docx file, make sure that:

• The file opens correctly
• It is saved in .docx format
• It is no larger than 50 MB
• It contains the correct manuscript
• Chapter headings are clear, where possible
• It is not password protected
• You have the right to publish all included content

What should I check before uploading a finished file?

Before uploading a PDF or EPUB, make sure that:

• The manuscript is complete and final
• The file matches the publishing format you selected
• The formatting is clean and readable
• The title and author name are correct
• The file opens without errors
• The file is not blank, corrupted, or password protected
• A print PDF matches the selected print settings
• You are uploading the correct final version
• You have the right to publish all included content

Can I upload a draft and finish it later?

Yes, if the draft is imported as a Word document.

A .docx manuscript imported into Creator Studio remains editable, so you can continue writing and formatting it before publication.

However, a PDF or EPUB uploaded through I already have a finished file should be complete and publication-ready. These files cannot be edited inside Creator Studio.

What happens if my manuscript or interior file has issues?

If your file does not meet the requirements, your submission may be returned with feedback.

You may be asked to:

• Correct the manuscript
• Fix formatting issues
• Replace a blank or corrupted file
• Upload the correct file type
• Add missing content
• Adjust a print PDF to match the selected print settings
• Upload a corrected final version
• Resubmit the book for review

Final checklist before submitting

Before submitting your manuscript or interior file, make sure that:

• The manuscript is complete
• Chapters and sections are in the correct order
• The formatting is clean and readable
• The file matches the selected publishing format
• The title and author name are correct
• Images and special elements display correctly
• The file is not blank, corrupted, or password protected
• You are using the correct final version
• You reviewed the preview if the book was created or imported into Creator Studio
• You have the right to publish all included content

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• What happens during the book review process?
• What should I do if my book is rejected?
• Can I update my book after publishing?

Updated on: 14/06/2026