What if publishing a book was as easy as posting a tweet? With Notion Press publishing, you can create, design and publish a book directly to your readers 3 simple steps. 


The Notion Press publishing platform is a Do-It-Yourself publishing tool and is being used by thousands of authors who want to self-publish their books. The platform provides you with professional tools to publish any type of book you want, design your book’s cover and interior, and also choose where you want to sell your books. Let me show you how you can publish your book in just 30 minutes.

STEP 1: LOGGING IN

Log into your Notion Press account and select "Start a New Book".






STEP 2: THE PUBLISHING FORM

You will now see a form where you will need to fill in your book’s details. Enter your book’s details and select the Publish On Your Own option.





STEP 3: TITLE INFORMATION

Tell us what kind of book you’re publishing- 

  • What book do you want to publish?
  • Select the language you want to publish in



  • Type in your book’s Title and Subtitle
  • Enter your name as you want it on the book
  • Enter the names of the editor/illustrator/photographer who helped with the content in your book (Optional)
  • Select the genre you want to publish your book under and click “Save and continue”

In case you are unsure of the details in this stage click “Save as draft”.

Simple questions that you can answer by choosing from our wide variety of options in two minutes.





STEP 4: BOOK CONTENT DESIGN

This step is where you select the type of book you want to publish. Here you can select 

  • Your book’s size
  • Choose the binding for your book
  • The color of the interior pages
  • The type of paper you want for the book
  • The type of finishes you want for your book

Most importantly, in this stage, you can also create your book’s Cover and Interior design.



BOOK COVER DESIGN

Create Online

We recommend creating your book’s cover online for a professional quality output rather than uploading a file designed on MS Word. Not only does this option produce a beautiful cover page for your book, it also enables a smoother and error-free printing process. If you want to create a professional book cover at no cost, this would be the best option for you.

The tool has a lot of design features including, backgrounds, filters, font options, and an image search option- everything you need to bring your cover ideas to life. You can select a layout that you like and easily create your book’s cover in minutes.

For a step-by-step guide on how you can use the tool to design your cover, CLICK HERE.




BOOK INTERIOR DESIGN

Create Online

We recommend creating your book’s interior online for a professional quality output. Not only is this option easy, you also produce a better quality book without any printing errors. If you don’t have access to a professional book designer, but want to create a professional book at no cost,  this would be the best option for you. 




The create online tool allows you to easily break your book into chapters and your preliminary pages like the Acknowledgement, Dedication page. You can also add images easily directly to the tool. Another great feature is that the tool is able to auto-generate the table of contents page for your book, instead of you doing it manually. You can choose from a range of beautiful layout styles based on your book’s genre. This tool is applicable for multiple genres like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and academic books.

For a step-by-step guide on how you can use the tool to design your book's interior pages, CLICK HERE.


STEP 5: DISTRIBUTION & PRICING

At this step, you can choose where you want to sell your book. You can choose between three affordable distribution options.

  • Global Distribution Plan:  Publish as Paperback, Hardcase and eBook. Sell your book on Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, the Notion Press Online Store and on leading eCommerce sites in 150+ countries around the world. If you have chosen the Interior Tool option to design your book, you can also publish the eBook version of your book. Includes an ISBN for your book, and 2 FREE Author Copies of your book. You also earn 80% of the profits as royalties.

  • The Global Distribution + Copyright Registration Plan: Includes copyright registration for your book, distribution on Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, the Notion Press Online Store and on leading eCommerce sites in 150+ countries around the world. Publish as Paperback, Hardcase and eBook. If you have chosen the Interior Tool option to design your book, you can also publish the eBook version of your book. Includes an ISBN, and 2 FREE Author Copies of your book. You also earn 80% of the profits as royalties.

  • The Global Distribution + Copyrights + Amazon Sponsored Ads Plan: Publish your book and also reach more readers using the Amazon Sponsored. Includes copyright registration for your book, distribution on Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, the Notion Press Online Store and on leading eCommerce sites in 150+ countries around the world. Publish as Paperback, Hardcase and eBook. If you have chosen the Interior Tool option to design your book, you can also publish the eBook version of your book. Includes an ISBN, and 2 FREE Author Copies of your book. You also earn 80% of the profits as royalties.



 Set the pricing for your book. Once you select the distribution option that works for you, the next step is for you to set your book's price for the print and eBook (if applicable) versions. The tool automatically calculates the printing cost of your book based on the book details you have chosen and the total number of pages to determine the base selling price for your book. You can either set the same Minimum Recommended MRP or choose a higher MRP. Doing this will also show you the profits you will earn for every copy you sell.




Once you set the price, write the description and the author bio just like how you want seen on your book’s back cover.

Next, add keywords for your book. Keywords help readers find your book easily on eCommerce sites like Amazon. Use words that you think readers might use to search for your book specifically or a subject similar to yours. You can add up to 5 keywords.


Select a category your book will fall under. Categorizing the book correctly will make it easier for your readers to find your book on eCommerce sites. You can choose a category that best describes your book.






Next, accept the Terms & Conditions and click “Submit for Review”. If you have chosen one of our extended distribution plans, you can make the payment at this stage.



Once you click on Submit for Review, you will be asked to confirm submission again. If you’re sure, click “OK”. In case you’re unsure, click “Cancel”.


If you have opted for the India or the international Distribution option, you can complete the payment and then confirm submission. 


Once you click on “Ok”, you will see the “Thank you” message acknowledging your submission.  Congratulations! Your book will now be sent for review. 


IMPORTANT: If you have opted for India or the International Distribution option, you will receive an agreement via email that you have to sign for your distribution to get activated.


The review process only takes a maximum of 2 - 7 business days post which your book will be made available based on the distribution option you have selected. Once your book is approved, you will have successfully published your book!