Chapter Books, Activity Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction…

Share your book’s page count and desired trim size and we will take it from there!

Let us format your finished manuscript for your printing vendor and/or a Print-On-Demand platform.

Compass Creatives will complete the following action items to format your book:

• Input of Copyright, Dedication, & Table of Content pages

• Appropriate gutter margins applied for even and odd pages

• Numbered pages

• Font size and style changes for Book Title, Chapter/Section Titles, and Page Numbers

• Right side header showing Book Title

• Left side header showing Section Title

• Page cuts at each chapter/section’s end

• Image formation

An initial, complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 Book Formatting Form.

Your intended book trim size will be requested during checkout.

A finalized manuscript is required.

***For the benefit and protection of the purchasing author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance and review of any artwork, manuscripts, or other proprietary information. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted information for the exclusive and sole propose of service completion only.

Please DO NOT purchase this service if your manuscript is incomplete, unedited, or has not been proofread. No works received will be edited, altered, or proofread by Compass Creatives beyond that required for completing the above formatting action items. Additional costs may be charged to the author if manuscript editing or new document submissions are requested after Compass Creatives begins the formatting process.

Please note: this is not a proofreading or submission service. This is a preliminary step taken to prepare for your collaboration with a hired printer/POD platform.

A virtual author consultation is recommended prior to the purchase of this package to discuss the author’s current stage and readiness, and ensure the publication/Package completion process is not delayed.

Compass Creatives will complete all necessary steps to finalize the below Publication Starter Package services:

1. LCCN Registry

2. One (1) ISBN + barcode identifier purchase ($150) & allocation

3. One (1) PCIP data block ($79)

4. Merchandise design for one (1) product of choice

5. Copyright application submission ($65)

6. Amazon KDP Bookshelf Build (royalties/discounts/printing)

7. IngramSpark Title Creation (royalties/discounts/printing)

8. Bi-weekly email updates of progress within a two-month period

9. Two (2) one-hour video calls with Erica (scheduled by author) within a two-month period

A request for different or additional services may be submitted here and is subject to approval and a change in cost.

Please note: all required application fees are included in the Publication Package cost. ***Total application fees estimation: $294

***At the author’s purchase of the Publication Starter Package and for the benefit and security of the author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted materials for the exclusive and sole purpose of service completion only.

An initial, complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 Publication Starter Package Form.

Publication Starter Package Fillable Form: The author is to input any remaining required fields not completed during the initial consultation. At the author’s return of the completed form, C2 will begin the Publication Starter Package process.

If the Publication Package completion process exceeds two months due to insufficient information received from the author, Compass Creatives (C2) will invoice the author $15/week thereafter and until all correct information is received. Delays caused by application processing and/or third-party impediments will not incur additional cost to the author.

Wow your audience with even more greatness! We LOVE books around here and all things that encourage reading are our goal and aim. Custom and story-centric products can do just that.

This service is for finished creations only, as Compass Creatives (C2) will use the book’s images and/or text in merchandise designs.

Choose three (3) from the following or request a custom item:

• bookmark

• notepads

• postcards

• mugs

• coloring sheets/books

• keychains (die cut or shaped)

• stickers (die cut or shaped)

• apparel

• magnets (die cut or shaped)

• pins

• other

Please note: this is not the physical production of your desired merchandise. This is the creation of complex .png files for your requested item options.

However, suggestions for reputable companies/vendors to consult for the production of your designs can be discussed throughout the creation process.

A complimentary one-hour consultation is included with this service to collaborate with the author on design desires.

Each design will receive approximately eight (8) hours of dedicated attention - work log provided. Any design time required beyond 24 hours total will be $8/hour - work log provided.

***For the benefit and security of the author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted details for the exclusive and sole purpose of service completion only.

Tackle it all and keep the receipts! Be officially recognized! Do things in order and organized!

With our C2 Form(al) Packet, you’ll receive five (5) fillable PDF forms for your self-publishing journey:

1. Copyright Registration Form

2. PCIP Data Block Form

3. ISBN/Barcode Identifier Form

4. Amazon KDP Form

5. IngramSpark Form

Download & complete them all, keep them for your records, reuse and renew the details in the future, and always stay on top of your creation’s most comprehensive information.

You’re ready to add your creation to one of the largest ebook publishing platforms, Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), and be featured on the multinational e-commerce Amazon website!

With this service, Compass Creatives will:

1. Create and/or Access your Amazon KDP account

2. Create titles for your print and/or digital book

   1. One (1) print and one (1) digital designation

   2. royalty setup

   3. marketplace pricing

   4. proprietary material uploads

   5. Realignments/Corrections, if required (the author will be invoiced for labor of completing this task)”

   6. ensure initial title availability

*Labor for realignment/corrections will be invoiced at $12/hour up to five (5) hours of work. Any time beyond that will be $18/hour. A work log will be provided to the author.

***At the author’s purchase of this Amazon KDP Bookshelf Building Service and for the benefit and security of the author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted materials for the exclusive and sole purpose of service completion only.

An initial, complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 Amazon KDP Form.

Amazon KDP Fillable PDF Form: The author is to input any remaining required fields not completed during the initial consultation. At the return of the completed form, C2 will begin the Amazon KDP Bookshelf Building process.

The author remains the sole owner and operator of their Amazon KDP account and should not presume C2 responsible for monitoring any payout, bank linking, or royalty accounting tasks. Compass Creatives will not maintain Amazon KDP account details beyond the bookshelf building service.

Congratulations! You’re ready to add your creation to one of the largest ebook publishing platforms, Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), and be featured on the multinational e-commerce Amazon website.

The Amazon KDP Print-On-Demand (POD) service offers you the option to have your creation printed as soon as an order is placed. This is a fantastic option when you desire a cost-effective method of making your book available to the public. Believe me, submitting your creation to Amazon KDP is to your benefit as a self-published author.

Our C2 Amazon KDP Fillable PDF Form will make your submission process - whether print or electronic - that much smoother. Download & complete the form, keep it for your records, reuse it in the future, and always stay on top of your creation’s most comprehensive print-on-demand details.

You’re ready to make your creation available to thousands of retail distributors through IngramSpark!

With this service, Compass Creatives will:

1. Create and/or Access your IngramSpark account

2. Create titles for your print and/or digital book

   1. print and digital designations

   2. royalty setup

   3. proprietary material uploads

   4. realignments/corrections, if required (the author will be invoiced for labor of completing this task)”

   5. ensure initial title availability

*Labor for realignment/corrections will be invoiced at $12/hour up to five (5) hours of work. Any time beyond that will be $18/hour. A work log will be provided.

***At the author’s purchase of this IngramSpark Title Creation Service and for the benefit and security of the author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted materials for the exclusive and sole purpose of service completion only.

A complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 IngramSpark Form.

IngramSpark Form: The author is to input any remaining required fields not completed during the initial consultation. At the return of the completed form, C2 will begin the IngramSpark Title Creation process.

The author remains the sole owner and operator of their IngramSpark account and should not assume C2 responsible for monitoring any payout, bank linking, or royalty accounting tasks. Compass Creatives will not maintain IngramSpark account details beyond the title creation service.

Congratulations! You’re ready to make your creation available to thousands of retail distributors through IngramSpark.

The IngramSpark service makes your print and ebook creations available to worldwide distributors. They are the legs of your work, taking it to places you may not yet be able to trek. This is a fantastic option when you desire a cost-effective method of making your book known to the public. Submitting your creation to IngramSpark is to your benefit as a self-published author.

Our C2 IngramSpark Fillable PDF Form will make your submission process - whether print or electronic - that much smoother. Download & complete the form, keep it for your records, reuse it in the future, and always stay on top of your creation’s most comprehensive print-on-demand details.

A virtual author consultation is recommended prior to the purchase of this package to determine the author’s readiness and ensure the publication/Package completion process is not delayed.

Compass Creatives will complete all necessary steps to finalize the below Package services:

1. ISBN + barcode identifier allocation ($150)

2. CIP data block ($80)

3. LCCN Registry

4. One (1) complimentary 30-minute Author Consultation

A request for different or additional services may be submitted here and is subject to approval and a change in cost.

Please note: all required application fees are included in the Assignment Package cost. ***Total application fees estimation: $230

***At the author’s purchase of this Package and for the benefit and security of the author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted materials for the exclusive and sole propose of service completion only.

A complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 Book Specifications Package Form.

Book Specifications Package fillable PDF Form: The author is to input any remaining required fields not completed during the initial consultation. At the return of the completed form, C2 will begin the Book Specifications Package process.

If the Book Specifications Package completion process exceeds two weeks due to insufficient information received from the author, Compass Creatives will invoice the author $10/week thereafter and until all correct information is received. Delays caused by application processing and/or third-party impediments will not result in additional cost to the author.

You are ready to register your work with the United States Copyright Office!

“A Copyright is a federally-granted property right that protects rights holders from certain unauthorized uses of their original works of authorship.” - USPTO

Clarification of C2 Registration Application Options:

1. Single Author ($45)

   • Single author

   • Same claimant

   • One work

   • Not for hire

2. Co-Authors($65)

   • Multiple authors

   • Multiple claimants

   • One work

   • Can include made for hire

3. A Group of Unpublished Works ($85)

   • All the works must be unpublished.

   • You may submit no more than 10 works.

   • You must submit the same types of work (such as a group of songs or a group of drawings)

   • All the works must be created by the same author or the same co-authors, and the author and claimant for each work must be the same person/organization.

   • You must provide a separate title for each work.

   • You must upload a digital copy of each work.

   • The file name for each work should match the title you provide in the application.

***At the author’s purchase of this Copyright Registration Package and for the benefit and security of said author, a Confidentiality Agreement will be signed and saved by both parties prior to C2’s acceptance of artwork, manuscripts, or any other proprietary information from the author. This is to maintain that Compass Creatives (C2) is granted use of all submitted materials for the exclusive and sole purpose of service completion only.

A complimentary 30-minute consultation is included with this service to assist the author in the completion of the C2 Copyright Registration Form.

Copyright Registration Form: The author is to input any remaining required fields not completed during the initial consultation. At the return the form, C2 will utilize our Copyright Registration Form to begin the registration process.

Find more helpful information on the Copyrighthomepage.