Publishing With Gatekeeper

• GENERAL FAQ - Start Here!
• How does Gatekeeper make my book?
• How long does it take to make and publish my book?
• What is an Author Manager?
• Can I make my book available for preorder?
• Does Gatekeeper Press get involved in copyright or other legal disputes with third parties?
• Is Gatekeeper Press a vanity publisher?
• Is Gatekeeper Press legitimate?
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Basic Book Details

• Can I use a pen name?
• What are keywords?
• What are BISAC codes?
• What should my book description include?
• How should I price my book?
• What is an International Standard Book Number (ISBN)?
• What is a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)?
• What should my hardcover flaps include?
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Cover, Images & Illustrations

• What are the different cover finish options?
• What is the cover design process?
• How many cover ideas should I provide?
• Do you charge extra if I want images in my book?
• How do I send you the images I'd like included in my book?
• Can you create graphics for me like charts, tables, etc.?
• What image file types should I provide?

Sales & Earnings

• How can I see my sales / earnings?
• How much will I make per book sale?
• How and when will I be paid?
• What can I do to maximize sales after publishing?
• Does Gatekeeper take money when my book sells?
• How do book earnings impact my taxes?
• Can retailers discount my book?
• How are royalties calculated?
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Distribution

• Where will Gatekeeper sell my book?
• In what countries/territories will my book appear?
• Can I make changes to my book after publishing?
• How do I get retailer links for my book?
• Why is a third party selling my book on retailers?
• When I update my eBook, will previous customers see the changes?
• What is KDP Select?
• Can I list my own book on Amazon?
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Print

• Will my book print in color?
• How do I order paperback / hardcover books?
• How much does it cost to print and ship books?
• Can Gatekeeper drop ship orders to my customers?
• What are the different hardcover bindings?
• What are the different paper options?
• What is trim size?
• How should I select my wholesale discount?
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Manuscript

• What should my manuscript include?
• What manuscript file types does Gatekeeper accept?
• Will Gatekeeper add "front matter" to my book?
• How do I open and review my book files?
• How do I accept / reject edits to my manuscript?
• Can my book contain links / endnotes / footnotes?
• Can my book include video / audio?
• Can Gatekeeper create fixed-layout eBooks?
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