The advertising team creates and designs advertisements and marketing pieces at no cost to our authors. The department works closely with the marketing directors, authors, and editors to create branded marketing pieces in order to promote sales of your book.

Our graphic designers create unique, sellable covers and interior designs for each title. As these graphic elements hugely impact sales, art departments generally maintain direct contact with the editor, marketing director, and author of the title. Daily activities for art department employees can include:

• Securing permissions for artwork
• Managing design workflow and outside freelancer designers
• Attending art and design brainstorming meetings
• Researching photo and art archives to find appropriate graphics
• Note: Additional rate can be found on our sister company. (see rates listed at DocUmeantDesigns.com)

The editorial department develops and edits book projects for publication. Daily activities include:

• Reading and evaluating submissions
• Preparing acquisitions for transmittal to the production department
• Participating in editorial, design, and marketing meetings

The editorial department works very closely with all departments, including marketing, creative services (art and design), production, and sales.

Rates*

As a publisher that is author focused, our contract is simple to understand. The author will be given a contract for review to be signed and emailed or snail mailed back.

The legal department ensures the rights of publication for each title by negotiating and drafting contracts with authors and packagers. The legal department works closely with the publisher and executives, as well as the editorial, rights, and design staff.

DocUmeant Publishing and it's sister houses, DPD and DP Kids Press, will work closely with your attorney or they can refer you to a book publishing attorney to assist you in obtaining any legal documents you may need.

After title acquisition, the managing editorial department is responsible for the entire production of a title. The department develops in-house procedures for control of the workflow from the manuscript to a finished product. Managing editorial works closely with the editorial and production departments to ensure that the finished book meets projected expectations. Daily functions of the department include:

Rates*

Note: Additional rate can be found on our sister company. (see rates listed at DocUmeantDesigns.com)

*Note: When changes are requested after formatting has been initiated there is a $45 base rate for each Author Change Sheet submitted and a .01 graduating per item fee. The graduating fee is such that the first round of changes it is billed at .01 per item; second round of changes is billed at .02 per item; third round of changes is billed at .03 per item; etc

DocUmeant Publishing, a subsidiary of CALOMAR LLC, has developed a strategic alliance with Accusource Media.

Chris Gibson, Founder, has been showcased on national television and has the knowledge and experience to assist you in marketing your book from social media marketing campaign to a fully developed marketing plan.

The production department coordinates the production and manufacturing of each title. Production acts as a liaison between editorial, managing editorial, design, production, and outside vendors to create and distribute the final product. Daily activities for the department include:

• Trafficking of all materials between design and editorial/managing editorial
• Following up on late and/or special schedules
• Estimating of paper quantities and production costs
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Assisting on special projects as necessary

The promotions department works as a primary liaison with marketing and publicity directors, by creating effective campaigns to encourage the sales force, buyers, and consumers. Promotions departments are responsible for overseeing the creation of all catalogs, point-of-purchase, and promotional/sales materials. Department responsibilities include:

• Managing copywriting, design, and production functions of catalogs and promotion/sales materials
• Reviewing effectiveness of the materials produced in the department · Managing costs and workload by working with sales and marketing to eliminate unnecessary and/or redundant promotional/sales materials
• Preparing for, attending, and issuing reports on monthly meetings that determine page counts and prices, reprint orders and corrections, and the overall publishing plan for every book on the list

DocUmeant Publishing, a subsidiary of CALOMAR LLC, has developed a strategic alliance with EMSI Public Relations.

EMSI’s CEO, Marsha Friedman, founded the company more than 23 years ago. As a pioneer in the Pay-for-Performance PR model, EMSI guarantees media coverage for its authors. EMSI has worked with countless authors over the years, gaining valuable publicity and visibility for both books and authors. Custom-tailored PR packages allow authors to choose the best campaigns to meet their budgets and goals. EMSI is one of the only PR firms to offer guarantees and specialized media divisions. Some of their authors include Michael Uslan, Executive Producer of “The Dark Knight” blockbuster film series; Terrell Jones, founder of Travelocity.com and Kayak.com; and Darlene Quinn, award-winning mystery writer.

The publicity department is responsible for promoting each title and author in the media without direct payment to the media communications. They facilitate the publication of each book through mass mailings or pre-published works for review, author tours (radio, television, and public readings/signings), and author and book parties. Daily activities for the department include:

DocUmeant Publishing oversees the entire life cycle of a title from acquisition to production, and on to the sales force. The publisher makes executive decisions for all titles within assigned imprints while keeping within cost restraints. DocUmeant Publishing also sponsors book projects, strategies, and initiatives for the company or assigned imprints.

The sales department is responsible for managing the policies and strategies used to sell each title effectively, both nationally and internationally, by using all available relationships and techniques. Publishing sales departments call upon traditional bookstores, retail accounts, libraries, academic institutions, book clubs, online vendors, and additional special markets. This department has a direct relationship with the financial well being of the company and regularly provides input upon the production of titles to best assure sales. Daily activities include: