Book Design + Print Production Form

Book Design + Print Production Form

This forms helps us gather the information we need for your cover design and interior layout!. This form helps us understand your vision and guide design + production decisions. Nothing here is final—we’ll refine everything together. If you have any questions, contact your production manager or email us at team@otterpine.com. If easier, please book a meeting with Saeah (calendly.com/saeahlee/project) and she'll help you complete the form during a call.
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Email
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What is the full title of your book (including subtitle)? Please be exact about case/caps.
Has this title/subtitle been finalized?
What is the EXACT author name you'd like for us to include on the cover? Please be exact about case/caps.
Book Format & Production
What format are you envisioning for your book?

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What kind of print budget are you considering (if any)? Standard paperbacks can often be produced through print-on-demand with no upfront printing expense. Hardcover, illustrated, and premium editions generally require a separate print run.
What are you hoping to achieve with this print run?
For example: maximize your profit margin, create a premium object, fulfill a Kickstarter campaign, support direct sales, or pursue bookstore distribution..)
If you're planning an offset print run, how many copies would you like to print? We typically recommend printing what you expect to sell in 6–18 months. It's okay if you're not sure yet.
Do you have a trim size in mind for your book? We’ll help you determine the right size, so it’s okay if you don’t have a preference yet.
You can provide a specific size (such as 6" × 9", 5.25" × 8", or 8 × 10"), describe it generally (“standard hardcover” or “workbook size”), or name another book whose size you like. Leave this blank if you’re unsure.
What retail price or price range do you envision for your physical book?
It’s okay if you’re not sure yet. We’ll develop a profit-and-loss analysis to help determine a viable retail price based on production costs, distribution terms, and your goals.
Design Direction
Are there any book covers you love or feel inspired by? What do you like about them?
Examples from a similar genre or category are especially helpful. Share titles or links here, or upload images below.
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How would you like your book to feel?
A few words are perfect—for example: intimate, bold, playful, serious, literary, modern, classic, warm, or authoritative.
Are there any visual styles or elements you’re drawn to—or definitely want to avoid?
Consider photography versus illustration, minimal versus detailed, dark versus light, color preferences, typography, imagery, or anything that feels overused in your category.
Cover and Interior Details
Does your book require any special interior elements or features we should know about?
For example: photographs, illustrations, charts, worksheets, exercises, tables, sidebars, an index, or space for readers to write. It’s okay if you’re not sure yet.
Would you like to use your own ISBNs or Otterpine’s? Most authors use Otterpine’s ISBNs.
Would you like Otterpine’s logo included on your book? Our logo typically appears on the spine and/or back cover.
May we credit the Otterpine team members who contributed to your book? Credits typically appear on the copyright page and may include editorial, design, and production contributors.
Are there any additional contributors who should be credited on the copyright page? Include each person’s role and name—for example, “Editor: Jane Smith.” Leave blank if none.
Would you like to include a dedication page?
If you'd like to include a dedication page, what would you like it to say? You can add this to your manuscript at any point during the editorial process.
Would you like Otterpine to submit your manuscript for a US copyright?
If you'd like Otterpine to submit a copyright, provide the full legal name of the person or organization. For each individual claimant, include their country of citizenship. For an organization, include the country where it is based.
Which address should be listed for rights and permissions inquiries?
If you'd like to use your address for permissions and rights, please provide it below
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
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Book Design + Print Production Form

Book Format & Production

Design Direction

Cover and Interior Details