Publishing & Book Delivery Guarantees
Start 2027 as a Published Author or Plan Your Book Delivery
Choose guaranteed publication by January 8, 2027, with availability in your publisher's online bookstore only, or explore the book delivery offer targeting February 1, 2027. Review the requirements and follow all applicable deadlines to keep your project eligible.
If any part of the timeline feels technical, your Publishing Consultant can walk you through it and confirm exactly what applies to your book — just give them a call.
The One Thing to Know First
These publishing and delivery guarantees are for eligible Standard Design books only. Projects requiring Elite Design or complex design work are not eligible. If editorial or illustration work was required, it must be fully completed and approved by the applicable submission deadline, with final materials submitted by that deadline.
Quick Eligibility Check
Are You a Good Fit?
You are likely on track if your book:
✓ Is a Standard Design project
✓ Does not require Elite Design or complex design work
✓ Is ready to be submitted and pass Content Evaluation by the applicable deadline
✓ Has completed and received approval for any required editorial or illustration work, with final materials submitted by the applicable submission deadline
✓ Will ship to an eligible address within the contiguous United States if you choose a delivery option
Not sure? Your Publishing Consultant can confirm your eligibility. Call 844.714.3454.
Choose Your Publishing or Delivery Timeline
Choose whether you want your book published and available in your publisher's online bookstore by January 8, 2027, or are preparing an eligible book order for target delivery on February 1, 2027.
Publication Timeline
Start 2027 as a Published Author.
Begin the New Year with a publishing milestone. Turn your manuscript into a published book and start 2027 ready to share your work with readers.
Begin the New Year with a publishing milestone. Turn your manuscript into a published book and start 2027 ready to share your work with readers.
Guaranteed publication by January 8, 2027, with availability in your publisher's online bookstore.
Publication in your publisher's online bookstore by January 8, 2027
| What's due | By when |
|---|---|
| Submit your complete book and pass Content Evaluation | November 13, 2026 |
| Approve your final interior and cover design and complete your final payment | December 22, 2026 |
| Book published and available in your publisher's online bookstore | January 8, 2027 |
Publication Guarantee Guarantee applies to eligible projects that meet all production and final approval requirements. Physical book delivery is not included.
Make 2027 the year your book comes to life. Submit your manuscript before the holiday season ends and take the first step towards receiving your published book in the New Year.
Submit your manuscript by November 25, 2026, and get your book ready for delivery by February 2027.
Target book delivery: February 1, 2027
| What's due | By when |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline: submit your complete book and pass Content Evaluation | November 25, 2026 |
| Target book delivery | February 1, 2027 |
Delivery Guarantee Target book delivery is February 1, 2027. Delivery timelines depend on timely final approval, printing, shipping, and order completion. Confirm subsequent approval and order requirements with your Publishing Consultant.
Content Evaluation and Payment
Submitting your book is the first step. It must also pass Content Evaluation by the applicable submission deadline. If content issues cannot be resolved by that deadline, the Holiday Guarantee no longer applies.
If you are paying in installments, your final payment must be received on or before the applicable final design approval deadline.
Shipping Essentials
A Few Things About Delivery
01
Guaranteed delivery applies only to eligible addresses within the contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, international addresses, and other destinations outside the contiguous United States are excluded.
02
A trackable delivery method must be used. The available service will depend on the destination and required delivery date. Tracking information will be provided after the order has been dispatched.
03
The delivery guarantee applies only to print-on-demand book orders. Offset-printing orders are not eligible.
Ready to Choose Your Publishing or Delivery Timeline?
Call Your Publishing Consultant Today
Your Publishing Consultant can confirm eligibility, final approval and book ordering requirements, and help you keep your project on schedule for publication by January 8, 2027, or target book delivery on February 1, 2027.
Call Your Publishing Consultant TodayTerms
The publishing and book delivery guarantees apply only to eligible Standard Design projects that meet every applicable submission, Content Evaluation, approval, payment, production, ordering, and delivery requirement. Projects requiring Elite Design or complex design work are not eligible.
A complete submission means that the complete book has been submitted and has passed Content Evaluation by the deadline for the selected option. If editorial or illustration work was required, it must be fully completed and approved by the applicable submission deadline, and final materials must be submitted by that deadline. Projects requiring extensive editorial, illustration, or other custom work may not qualify. Eligibility may depend on book length, the number of illustrations, project complexity, and production requirements.
The author must approve all required interior and cover files by the applicable final design approval deadline. All required publishing package and book-order payments must also be received by the applicable deadlines. If the publishing package is being paid in installments, the final payment must be received on or before the applicable final approval date. Revisions requested after final approval or failure to meet any applicable deadline will void the guarantee.
For guaranteed publication by January 8, 2027, the complete book must be submitted and pass Content Evaluation by November 13, 2026. Final interior and cover files must be approved and final payment completed by December 22, 2026. Eligible projects will be published and available in the publisher's online bookstore by January 8, 2027. This option does not include guaranteed delivery of physical or complimentary author copies.
For the book delivery offer, the submission deadline is November 25, 2026, and the target book delivery date is February 1, 2027. Delivery depends on timely final approval, payment, printing, shipping, and completion of the eligible book order. Confirm the applicable final approval and book ordering requirements with your Publishing Consultant. Delivery is subject to the destination and shipping requirements below.
The delivery guarantee applies only to eligible print-on-demand book orders shipped to addresses within the contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, international addresses, and other destinations outside the contiguous United States are excluded. A trackable shipping service will be selected based on the destination and required delivery date. Ground, Priority, or expedited shipping may be used as necessary. Offset-printing orders are not eligible.
Additional terms, restrictions, and production requirements may apply.