Revelade Publishing, LLC
FAQ
Do you create covers for authors?
Not usually. We’re here to help authors self-publish their books and are willing to help in any way we can. We’ve helped authors create covers in the past, but don’t guarantee the cover. Sometimes colors don’t print the same as what’s seen on the computer screen (see below for explanation). We will help authors find someone to help with their cover. We are currently looking into offering covers for authors to use free of charge.
What types of files do your cover templates come as?
You can request the book cover template in the following file types:
InDesign CS3 & newer
Quark Xpress 7 & newer
PDF
EPS – Encapsulated
Why do book cover colors differ from what’s seen on the computer screen?
Covers are printed in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) format. Computer monitors emit color as RGB (Red, Green, Blue). The computer program (software) that you choose to create your cover may also use RGB format instead of CMYK. We will supply you with digital file submission standards to help you in creating your files. We will also work with you in any way we can to help you create your files.
Would you recommend getting a copyright?
Although your work is copyrighted the moment it’s created, we would recommend getting your work copyrighted. Getting a formal copyright makes it easier to prove the work is yours if it were ever to go to court. Some writers do what’s called a poor man’s copyright. They mail the work to themselves and don’t open it unless they must prove that the work belongs to them. The postmark date on the unopened package is used. We would not recommend the poor man's copyright.
What is a mandatory deposit & do you have to submit it?
All works under copyright protection that are published in the US are subject to the mandatory deposit. The mandatory deposit requires that 2 copies of the best edition of every copyrightable work published in the US be sent to the Copyright Office within 3 months of publication. (whether or not you have a formal copyright)
There is no penalty for not fulfilling the mandatory deposit requirement unless the Copyright Office has repeatedly requested the copies and has been repeatedly refused. (this reply came from the copyright office)