Distribution group scheduling

The timing of distributions is intertwined with your publishing procedures and schedule. In an ideal world, TitleLeaf recommends the following distribution schedule.

Group

Description

Timing

Group

Description

Timing

epub3

Send Epub3 files named by epub isbn of upcoming products

1 month prior to release date

seasonal images

Send covers and spreads of upcoming products

3 months prior to release date

seasonal partial

Send upcoming product data on a seasonal basis

6 months prior to release date

seasonal active

Send data for active products on seasonal release date

On release date

data deltas

Send data changes (ie, deltas)

1st and 15th of every month

out-of-print

Send data for out-of-print products as they occur

5th of every month

image deltas

Send cover and spread changes (ie, deltas)

1st and 15th of every month

pdf ebooks

Send pdf ebooks of upcoming products

2 months prior to release date

seasonal complete

Send all product data on a seasonal basis

On release date

leveling

Send leveling data when finalized, for new products

3 months after release date