Final Approval and Reviewers

What to Expect

This phase is often a high-communication time between White Deer Publishing and our authors.

What We’ll Be Doing

Once you’ve signed off on publication, we’ll:

  • Create an Advance Information (AI) Sheet
  • Schedule launch posts
  • Receive print proofs to review and approve
  • Finalize metadata
  • Add reviewer blurbs from Early Reviewers to the first pages of the book
  • Submit to trade reviews (as time allows)

What We’ll Need from You

In the next phase (Last Details), we’ll order the initial print run, so this a good time to consider if you’d like to order any additional copies of your book. Remember, there is a special prepublication discount. Please see Author Orders for more information about author copies and discounts.

  • Signed Approval for Publication
  • Make sure early reviewers have information they need, and check in with anyone who may be late submitting a review
  • Share pre-order announcements and other posts on social media

What’s Next

  • You’ll have the option to record your audiobook
  • We’ll order the initial print run

Important Resources