Editorial Services

Crafting Clarity, Perfecting Precision: Your Path to Impeccable Prose.

COPYEDITING

Our editors catch grammar and spelling errors before your book goes to press. Adhering to a strict editorial process, Stellar copyeditors review your manuscript carefully, correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax mistakes. In addition, they will verify cross-references and impose industry-standard style considerations. And as always, with Stellar, you retain complete control of your work because you are free to accept or reject the changes we suggest.

CONTENT EDITING

The Stellar Manuscript Editing service combines three editorial services into one package: First, a developmental editor evaluates the manuscript at the paragraph, chapter, and book levels and identifies big-picture areas that need work.

For fiction works, the editor will analyze the readership and genre to determine whether the content is appropriate. Then, things such as plot, pace, characterization, and dialogue will be closely examined.
For nonfiction titles, the editor will analyze the possible uses of the work to determine that the content is complete and appropriate, concepts are developed adequately, and the material is well-organized. The editor will ensure that all lists, graphs, and illustrations are used effectively throughout the book.

Once big-picture changes have been made, a free Content Edit begins the second step. The content editor will check the manuscript for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Finally, the manuscript will receive a Quality Review to ensure it is editorially sound before it goes into production

DATA ENTRY
DIGITAL

Encoding manuscripts from printed computer typed manuscripts to a digital and editable format.

DATA ENTRY
HANDWRITTEN

Encoding manuscripts from handwritten file to a digital and editable format.

Contact us at 1-888-945-8513 or send an email to info@stellarliterary.com for further information.
Begin your journey with Stellar Literary Press and Media today!

Disclaimer:

While we strive to provide exceptional services to our customers, we do not guarantee book sales or success as outcomes of our services. Results may vary depending on various factors beyond our control, including market conditions and individual efforts.

TERMS AND AGREEMENT

Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC specifies its finished product into four categories of intellectual property: (1) Your Manuscript;(2) Our Work Product; (3) Our Property; and (4) Third Party Property.

Your Manuscript includes the text of the work in its original form as submitted by the author and as edited by us during the fulfillment of editorial services purchased by the author and graphics or other materials, all owned or authorized in writing by the owners to be submitted by the author that will be incorporated into the work. YOU (AND/ OR THE PERSONS YOU ARE EXCLUSIVELY AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT IN THIS AGREEMENT) WILL REMAIN THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OWNER(S) OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLES, AND INTERESTS, INCLUDING COPYRIGHT, IN AND TO YOUR MANUSCRIPT AND THE FINAL PRODUCTS.

Our Work Product includes the materials and resources used to create your book design, book cover design, graphics, illustrations, and other content that we or our contractors create while fulfilling the Services (except for the text of the work). Our property includes imprint logos, names, trademarks, barcodes, and ISBNs. However, you will remain the sole owner of all rights, title, and interest, including copyright, in and to Our Work Product and Our Property.

Third-Party Property includes content owned by third parties that either we license, you license, or otherwise have permission to use in the work. If your use of Third-Party Property is subject to any restrictions (such as a limit on the number of reproductions of an image), you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with those restrictions. All right, titles and interests in Third Party Property shall remain with the respective Third Party. Third Party Property licensed to us may be used only in the version of the work (in any format) that we create, and may not be removed or used in any other versions of the work or other products or materials.

During the Term of this Agreement and for the purpose of fulfilling the services availed for and of complying with our obligations under this Agreement, with respect to Your Manuscript and Third-Party Property licensed to you for use in the work, you authorize, consent to and grant to us and our contractors the following:

The worldwide rights and license to display, exhibit, reproduce, digitize, modify, license, and otherwise use the information that you provide to us about you (such as your name or chosen penname, image, likeness, appearance, voice, video footage, biographical and personal information, etc.), and information about the work (such as the title, your description of the work, excerpts and images from the work, etc.), in all materials created by us or on our behalf that incorporate any of the information above, in any format and in all media;
The worldwide rights and license to send free review copies of the work to members of the media, interested publishers, and other potential book reviewers or booksellers, at our sole discretion.
The worldwide rights and license to make excerpts or previews of the work available for preview on websites or via other media, including the websites of certain retailers such as Amazon, Google, and Apple, in Our sole discretion.
The exclusive, transferable, worldwide license to manufacture, store, use, display, execute, reproduce (in whole or in part), transmit, modify (for example, for formatting purposes or to create authorized derivative works), import, make, have made, offer to sell, print, publish, market, sublicense, distribute, and sell (individually or as part of compilations of collective works), and license for use via any subscription model or lending model, through all distribution channels available now or at a later time, in any language, in any format, and via any medium, now known or hereafter devised, selected in our sole discretion and consistent with the services you purchase.
The right and license to compile and use statistical information regarding sales of the Work for Internal Use Only.

After this Agreement is terminated, we grant to you a non-exclusive, worldwide license to manufacture, store, use, display, execute, reproduce, transmit, import, make, have made, offer to sell, print, publish, market, sublicense, distribute, and sell Our Work Product and Third-Party Property provided by us only as it exists in the version of the work that was created by us. The resale of copies of the work purchased previously by you or a third party is not subject to the terms of this Agreement.

Before we are required to complete fulfillment of the services, you must submit to us: (a) a fully completed Title Submission Form or other forms requested by us; (b) your manuscript; and (c) full payment for the services. We are not responsible for the loss of or damage to your manuscript while in transit or in our possession. We are not obligated to preserve or return your manuscript or any other submitted materials that’s why digital materials are highly encouraged for submission.

You agree that we will suggest the price at which to sell the various formats of the work (“Suggested Retail Price”). Please note that the suggested retail price is not necessarily the price of the work to the end customer, which is set by the retailer. You may nominate a specific price at your discretion, given that it does not go below the printing and binding cost.

Upon final approval of the work, we will make it available through our website and our contractors, consistent with the services availed. The work may be sold individually in any format, or may be distributed in one or more of the following models: (i) divided with only certain portions of the work sold; (ii) combined, in whole or part, with other works and sold as part of a bundle; (iii) combined, in whole or in part, with other works and sold as part of a subscription service; or (iv) combined, in whole or in part, and sold as part of lending service. We do not warrant that any particular contractor will sell the work product, as this is up to the contractor’s sole discretion. If we receive a complaint from you or a third party regarding the work, we may discontinue the distribution of the work while we resolve the complaint.

You are responsible for the payment of shipping and handling fees for the complimentary copies of your purchased package with Us.

Royalties will be paid to you on all sales of the work given that It is purchased from our contractors, EXCEPT: (a) sales of used copies of the work purchased from Us; (b) sales of the work purchased by you from Us; and (c) copies of the work given to any person or entity free of charge that came from Us.

You will receive Royalties based on One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Suggested Retail Price for each sale of the individual work in print or audio format through one of our contractors; minus the following expenses:

Printing Cost
Distribution Cost
Shipping and Handling

Royalties and total sales of the work are calculated on a calendar quarter basis. Royalties due will be paid within ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar quarter. We may accrue and withhold payment until the total amount of Royalties earned equals or exceeds seventy-five dollars ($75). All held Royalties will be paid in full within ninety (90) after the end of each calendar year. Royalty payments may be reduced by any outstanding amounts you owe to us and are subject to garnishment. We reserve the right to determine or change the method of payment, at our sole discretion. Royalties may be subject to applicable tax requirements and withholding.

You are responsible for supplying and maintaining with us complete and current personal information, including, but not limited to, your name, address, telephone number, email address, and bank information, Or PayPal Account. We are not liable for any damages related to delays or failure to maintain accurate current and complete personal information with us. We reserve the right to place a hold on payment of Royalties if an electronic payment is rejected because the bank information you provided is no longer valid. We will continue to hold the Royalties until you provide us with accurate address and bank account information.

The author has the right to modify, reject, cancel, or stop any and all plans or work in process. However, the author must agree to reimburse Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC for all costs and expenses that Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC incurred prior to the author’s change in instructions, and which relate to non-cancelable commitments, and to defend, indemnify and hold the company harmless for any liability relating to such action. Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC and the author agree to use their best efforts to minimize such costs and expenses.

Prior to the submission of raw materials, required forms or signed Terms and Agreement:

0-7 calendar days after the payment: 75% of the purchase price
8-15 calendar days after the payment: 50% of the purchase price
15-30 calendar days after the payment: 25% of the purchased price
Payment beyond 30 days: NO REFUND

After the raw materials, required forms, or terms and agreement are submitted, our production team will automatically work on your purchase service; thus, this results in NO REFUND.

Please note that for refund transactions, there will be a 10% transaction fee that will be charged from the refund amount.

This Agreement shall become effective based on the Date and Timestamped and shall continue until terminated by either party upon not less than 60 days’ notice in writing given by either party to the other.

Either party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement if the other party defaults in the performance of any of its material duties and obligations and the default is not cured within thirty (30) days of the receipt of notice of said default, or if the default is not reasonably curable within the said period of time unless the defaulting party commences cure within the said period of time and diligently proceeds to cure the default.

In addition, either party may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party if the other party is insolvent or has a petition brought by or against it under the insolvency laws of any jurisdiction or in the case of the Author if the Author materially breaches its obligations to make payment pursuant to this Agreement.

Any non-cancelable materials, services, etc., Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC and the author have properly committed to purchasing for the author’s account, (either specifically or as part of a plan such as modules, photography, and/or external services) shall be paid for by the author, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC and the author agree to use their best efforts to minimize such liabilities immediately upon written notification from the author. Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC will provide written proof, upon request of the Author that any such materials and services are non-cancelable.

If upon termination there exist any materials furnished by Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC or any services performed by us to which the author has not paid us in full, until such time as the author has paid us in full, the author agrees not to use any such materials, in whole or in part, or the product of such services.

Upon termination of this agreement, provided that there is no outstanding indebtedness owing by You to Stellar Literary Press and Media, we shall transfer, assign and make available to You all property and materials in its possession or control belonging to You. You agree to pay for all costs associated with the transfer of materials.

You represent and warrant the following:

You are either the sole author and sole owner of all copyrights, or you are exclusively authorized in writing to represent all coauthors owning all copyrights to your manuscript, or your manuscript is a work for hire and you own all copyrights in it;
You are either the owner of or you have secured permission to use any Third-Party Property that you give to us to include in the work, and you can provide proof of such permission if requested;
Your manuscript and the work do not: (i) infringe on any copyright or other intellectual property rights; (ii) violate any right of privacy, publicity or other personal or property right whatsoever; (iii) contain any libelous matter or matter otherwise contrary to law; (iv) contain a recipe, formula, or instruction that may be injurious to the user; or (v) contain any information of a third party deemed private by applicable law (such as social security numbers, dates of birth, or private financial or medical information);
All statements in your manuscript or the work asserted as facts are based on your careful investigation and research for accuracy;
There have not been and are not now any pending or, to your knowledge, threatened claims, litigation, or other proceedings pending against you with respect to the content or title of your manuscript or the work or other claims based on any facts that would constitute a breach of any of your representations and warranties;
All information in your manuscript or that you submit or communicate to us is accurate; and you will immediately notify us to update and/or correct any information which becomes inaccurate.

Sales and the success of your project and services are not guaranteed. We cannot control the subjective purchasing decisions of consumers, booksellers, libraries, big publishers, and other people in the publishing industry. We cannot and do not guarantee sales of the work. We make no guarantees or promises as to the minimum success of the services or the amount of book sales that may result from any or all of our offered services.

General disclaimer of warranties, except for any warranties or representations explicitly set forth in this agreement, we make no other warranty, and explicitly disclaim all other warranties, conditions, or representations (express or implied, oral or written, whether arising by law, course of performance or dealing, custom or usage in the trade, or otherwise) with respect to the services, or any part thereof, including, but not limited to, all implied warranties (including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness, or suitability for a particular purpose, whether or not we know, have reason to know, have been advised, or are otherwise, in fact, aware of any such purpose), warranty of title, and warranty against infringement of intellectual property rights of a third party.

The standard turn-around time for publishing a book from raw materials is usually 3-4 months. Book republication may take 1 to 3 months depending on how responsive you are during the production period.

We are not liable for any damages related to a contractor’s failure to remove an excerpt or preview of the work or update the version of the work subject to this Agreement during its term, provided that we have given notice of the requested change to such contractor. We will not be liable to you for copyright infringement, or in any other way, for the failure of a retailer or contractor to cease the production, sale, and distribution of the work to remove an excerpt or preview of the work after this Agreement is terminated, provided that we have given notice of the requested change to such contractor. We will continue to pay Royalties for any sales made by us or our contractors after the termination of this Agreement.

The exclusions and limitations in this section will not apply to damages or other liabilities arising out of our or our contractors’ gross negligence or willful or intentional misconduct.

This written contract is a sole agreement between Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC and the Author.

I acknowledge that Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC is a service company that provides creative works, marketing, and publishing services. I understand that while Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC guarantees the fulfillment of these services, it does not guarantee specific outcomes from the marketing services, including but not limited to, the number of book sales, partnerships, or acquisition by traditional publishers, movie producers, bookstores, libraries, and entities unrelated to Stellar Literary Press and Media. I enter into this agreement fully of my own accord, understanding that I have not been coerced or promised acquisitions with traditional publishers, movie producers, or contracts involving any companies or individuals unrelated to Stellar Literary Press and Media.

Guidelines

Service Instructions & Submission Guidelines

Email: production@stellarliterary.com

Phone: 1-(650) 422-3739

Fax: (650) 460-8711

Website: stellarliterary.com

This Services and Distribution Agreement includes and incorporates by reference to those additional terms and conditions included in Service Orders, receipts, and communications from Us, as well as Our Privacy Policy, Legal Notice, Content Guidelines, submission and approval forms, and the terms of use governing the use of Our websites and the Author Assisted Tools (collectively referred to as the "Agreement"). As used in this Agreement, "We," "Our" and "Us" refers to Stellar Literary Press and Media LLC and its employees, agents, representatives, partners, parent and related entities and imprints, licensees, successors, and assigns; "Contractors" refers to third party publishers, agencies, vendors, retailers, distribution channels, and suppliers with which We contract; and "You" and "“Your" refers to the person or entity accepting this Agreement by signing below. The Agreement will continue in effect from the date it is first signed by You until terminated as described below ("Term").

By signing this Agreement, you engage Us to provide certain creative, publishing, and editorial services ("Publishing Services"), marketing, and promotional services ("Marketing Services"), as well as book sale and distribution services ("Distribution") [collectively referred to as the "Services"], with the objective of publishing, selling and/or distributing a book, in print, digital, video, and/or audio format (the “Work”). The specific Services purchased by You may be purchased individually or bundled into a "Purchasing Package" and will be set forth in one or more separate "Service Orders." This Agreement applies to and governs all Services provided by Us while this Agreement is in effect, as well as any acts incidental to the fulfillment of the Services or other responsibilities under this Agreement or applicable law.

Ensure your manuscript is thoroughly proofread and properly formatted.

Submitting an incorrectly formatted or altered manuscript may delay production. If you have questions, contact us before submitting.

Submit your entire book in one file using:

Preferred Format: Microsoft Word
Alternative Format: Rich Text Format (.rtf)

For large files:

Split into two parts and label clearly.
Use PC-formatted CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Memory Stick, or Zip Disk.
Label your media with:
- Author name
- Book title
- Contact number

Submit via:

Email attachment to: production@stellarliterary.com
Upload via: wetransfer.com

Always keep a backup copy.

Author's Cover Bio (100 words max): Appears on the back cover.
Author Biography (4,000 characters max): For your author page on the website.
Dedication (100 words max): Placed at the beginning of your book.
Book Summary (100 words max): Appears on the back cover and website listing.
Book Description (4,000 characters max): Appears on your Stellar website page.

Submit images by email or via WeTransfer.

Image Requirements:

File types: TIFF or JPEG
Resolution: 300 dpi minimum at actual size
Do NOT embed or paste images into your manuscript.
Submit each image as a separate file

Optional image submissions:

Cover Image: Front cover photo or illustration
Cover Design File: Front cover photo or illustration
Author Photo: For the back cover

Acceptable formats include CMYK images, original art, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw, and high-res photographs.

Before final submission, double-check that:

All documents and images are properly formatted
Files are named clearly
Required summaries and images are included

A Stellar representative will confirm receipt of your files and verify if any alterations, revisions, or replacements are needed before production begins.

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