We are rapidly approaching the holiday season, so it’s time to make sure everyone is aware of upcoming holiday hours and publishing deadlines to make sure your books are ready.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US on Thursday, November 27, our offices will close at 5 p.m. CST Wednesday, November 26 and reopen Monday, December 1 at 8 a.m. CST.
To celebrate Christmas, our offices will be closed on both Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25. Normal hours will resume on Friday, December 26.
Our offices will also be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year.
Please keep the holidays and office closures in mind as you plan your year-end publishing. There is typically a rush of holiday releases, and with special holiday hours at most of our retail partners, publishing delays can occur.
If you’re planning to order author copies of your paperbacks, we encourage you to order early to ensure your books reach readers in time. Our print distribution partner recommends ordering paperbacks by December 6 at the latest.
We expect that the flurry of pre-Christmas releases and the special holiday hours at our partner stores will result in some delays. If possible, plan ahead and submit any changes or listing requests by December 8 to ensure the changes get published before the break.
Please keep these dates and holiday hours in mind so we can all enjoy the holiday season together!
Happy Writing!