| 1. Write a good manuscript. |
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A good piece of work, or even a masterpiece, is not limited to the few. Today, with the advent of modern technology, the world can discover new quality literature. You wrote it, shouldn't you have it published. |
| 2. Have your manuscript edited |
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At present RDMc Publishing does not provide editors. There are numerous online editors available. |
| 3. Submit manuscript to RDMc Publishing |
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When you are ready to place your book into print you can email it or mail a CD with manuscript in .rtf (Rich Text Format) form.to RDMc Publishing. Go to "Get Started Now" in left column to begin. |
| 4. Fill out all forms |
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All forms must be filled out to ensure postproduction, printing, and distribution. Forms are available in left column under "Forms." |
| 5. Submit idea for cover (Not required) |
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If you have a cover idea please submit the idea to RDMc Publishing. RDMc Publishing helps design and develop front and back covers. |
| 6. Book/cover placed on personal web page to be approved |
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Once a cover and the manuscript has been laid out in book format a PDF is created and placed on the authors personal web page. And e-mail is sent to inform the author of the availability. |
| 7. Author sends back approval form to RDMc Publishing |
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Once the author of examines the book he must then send back the approval form to place book into production. Changes can be made, but they need to be made in writing via e-mail. |
| 8. Price form is returned to RDMc Publishing. |
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RDMc Publishing will email you this form with the cost of publication included. The author can then finish the form by including authors royality. The retail price wii equal the cost of publication plus the author's royality. |
| 9. Book is added to online bookstore |
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After book is approved and all forms are returned the book is then added to RDMc Publishing online bookstore. |
| 10. Press releases are sent out |
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RDMc Publishing uses the authors biographical information along with the "Press Release" infromation to create a professional press release for the media. RDMc Publishing sends press releases to hundredes of outlet as well as outlets the author specifies. |
| 11. People by book |
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Books are sold through RDMc Publishing online book store. Books can also be sold in book stores or other avenues the author wishes to sell them in. |
| 12. Royality is paid quarterly |
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At present all royalities are paid quarterly: January 1; April 1; July 1; and October 1. Royalities are figured up until 11:59 p.m. of day before. |