Frequently Asked Questions About Manuscripts
What Are The Book Sizes You Allow?
We usually have no constraints on the book sizes we can offer. We offer book sizes upto 10×14″ (landscape format). However, it is better if you check with us before you commence conceptualizing your book.
What Binding Options Do You Offer?
We provide perfect binding (soft cover), saddle-stitching, centre-stapling, spiral-binding, casewrap (hardcover) and casewrap with dust jacket options.
For books where the page count is lesser than 68, perfect binding and hard cover binding can be provided with some adjustments.
Please contact for further details.
Do I Have To Submit My Book In Any Particular Format?
You need to submit your content and cover in separate pdf files, each page in the pdf file corresponding to a page in your book. We have provided details on how to format your content and cover.
Please note that we prefer that the book must be subject to at least one round of editing. You could choose to have your book edited by someone competent (other than the author or a close friend of the author) or by engaging our editorial services. We provide editorial services such as editing and proof reading besides other related services such as cover design, page layout, e-book development, translation and ghost-writing.
Can My Book Have Images?
Your book can have as many images as you choose. In order to get a good print, we suggest that your images be of at least 300 dpi and in CMYK format (those in RGB format do not print well). Further, we request you to lay out your images within your book and include all images in the pdf that you submit. We also provide page-layout and image correction services for a fee.
What Software Do I Use To Prepare My Manuscript?
There are many word-processing programs available that will help you design your book. Among the many that have been tried and tested, we have zeroed in on Lyx. Like one of our users said, “there is a learning curve involved, but it is worth the effort”. Take your time mastering the software, there is much you can do with it. And the Help Files and Internet Resources will provide you all the answers you need.
Scribus is another versatile page layout program you can use, especially if you are familiar with Adobe® PageMaker, QuarkXPress or Adobe® InDesign. Scribus is free to use.
Cover designs and illustrations within the book can be developed using Inkscape, a freely available vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Additionally, there are resources available on the Internet that will help you convert your files into PDF format.
Are There Only Certain Genres You Will Accept?
We accept all genres. The only kinds of books we do not accept are those containing pornography and other material that can be construed as derogatory or offensive towards women.
My Work Is Not In The Roman Script. Can I Still Have My Book Published?
Yes, you can. As long as your manuscript is completed in the appropriate fonts and according to a proper layout, you may submit it to CinnamonTeal for printing. To date, we have published books in 5 scripts. We can also help you type set your manuscript.
Will CinnamonTeal Automatically Lay Out My Book For Me?
No, we will not. However, you may avail of the typesetting services that we provide.
How Should I Proceed With The Design Of My Cover?
While the design of your cover may require some imagination and creativity on your part, the actual process of designing it isn’t too difficult. There are many software programs that you can use, some of which are legally available for free (see above for query on software you can use). We have provided you with a template that you can use to design your cover. Additionally, you may also avail of our cover-design services.
If My Manuscript Needs Professional Editing, Can You Help?
Yes, we can. We offer professional proof reading and editing services in addition to a host of other services you can avail of. In fact, our decision to issue your book an ISBN depends on it being edited thoroughly at least once, either by us or by a competent editor.
How Many Books Do I Have To Print Each Time?
As many as you wish. There is no minimum or maximum number of books you have to print. If you want just one copy, we’ll print you just one.
What Stock Do You Use For Printing?
We use 70gsm paper (50 pounds), in natural shade (off-white) or white, for the pages and 300gsm for the cover. Authors may also specify their stock of choice and we will be happy to oblige subject to our availability of the requested stock. We suggest you check the stock before the order is placed. Change in paper stock might have an impact on the delivery time.
We have several extensive FAQ pages covering a variety of subjects and answering questions you may have about us and our services.