Professional Book Publishing for Canadian Authors
Our preset publishing packages, for fictional and non-fictional books, contain a complete collection of the services you will need to publish a professional-quality book in both paperback and e-book format. Each package also includes a two-year online distribution term to ensure your book is in the public eye where buyers can find it to buy it.
* Added Value: Every Polished Publishing Package includes one book signing event at the book store of your choice! *
| FICTION B/W Polished Publishing Packages |
B/W Fiction Polished Package #01 |
For books from 50 to 100 pages (up to max. 30,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 8 weeks (56 calendar days) |
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Your choice of white or crème paper for b/w interiors |
B/W Fiction Polished Package #02 |
For books from 101 to 200 pages (from 30,001 words to max. 60,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 9 weeks (63 calendar days) |
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Available trim sizes for b/w interiors: 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only |
B/W Fiction Polished Package #03 |
For books from 201 to 300 pages (from 60,001 words to max. 90,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 10 weeks (70 calendar days) |
| FICTION Colour Polished Publishing Packages |
Colour Fiction Polished Package #01 |
For books from 50 to 100 pages (up to max. 30,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 9 weeks (63 calendar days) |
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White paper |
Colour Fiction Polished Package #02 |
For books from 101 to 200 pages (from 30,001 words to max. 60,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 10 weeks (70 calendar days) |
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Colour Fiction Polished Package #03 |
For books from 201 to 300 pages (from 60,001 words to max. 90,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 11 weeks (77 calendar days) |
| NON-FICTION B/W Polished Publishing Packages |
B/W Non-Fiction Polished Package #01 |
For books from 50 to 100 pages (up to max. 30,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 11 weeks (77 calendar days) |
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Your choice of white or crème paper for b/w interiors |
B/W Non-Fiction Polished Package #02 |
For books from 101 to 200 pages (from 30,001 words to max. 60,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 12 weeks (84 calendar days) |
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Available trim sizes for b/w interiors: 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only |
B/W Non-Fiction Polished Package #03 |
For books from 201 to 300 pages (from 60,001 words to max. 90,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and b/w interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 13 weeks (91 calendar days) |
| NON-FICTION Colour Polished Publishing Packages |
Colour Non-Fiction Polished Package #01 |
For books from 50 to 100 pages (up to max. 30,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 12 weeks (84 calendar days) |
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White paper |
Colour Non-Fiction Polished Package #02 |
For books from 101 to 200 pages (from 30,001 words to max. 60,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 13 weeks (91 calendar days) |
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Available trim |
Colour Non-Fiction Polished Package #03 |
For books from 201 to 300 pages (from 60,001 words to max. 90,000 words): This package includes: two (2) ISBN numbers, copy editing services; new colour book cover design and colour interior layout combined; indexing; proofreading services; hard copy proof of both cover and interior; both paperback and e-book formats; one book signing event; two-year online distribution term; your print-ready files returned to you. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT and PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 14 weeks (98 calendar days) |
À la carte Publishing Services
PPG will consider publishing additional trim sizes and page counts on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for a quote.
The below list provides a brief description of all our publishing services and includes a few extras that are not built into the above preset publishing packages. This list of items allows you to purchase additional services along with any of the above preset packages or build your own customized publishing package from scratch (i.e. in cases where the trim size/page count of your book falls outside the parameters of the above preset packages). Supported Self-Publishing
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* POD File Submission | We will submit/resubmit your cover and/or interior print-ready files to our POD Partner, Lightning Source Inc. (LSI) who will update the wholesalers and retailers in their distribution channels. This service available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT with this order. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing by our POD partner |
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| One-Year POD Subscription | Subscribe to or renew LSI POD Distribution License for a one-year term. This service available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT with this order. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
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| * Two-Year POD Subscription | Subscribe to or renew LSI POD Distribution License for a two-year term. This service available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT with this order. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
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| * ISBN Application | This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes application for one (1) Canadian ISBN number made on your behalf. Must submit PUBLISHING AGREEMENT with this order. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
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| Editing, Indexing & Proofreading Services |
* Copy Editing | We will thoroughly review your manuscript in Word.doc format and correct any issues with spelling, grammar, and punctuation throughout. We'll also make helpful suggestions regarding word choice and sentence structure using the English language style of your choice: Canadian, British, or American. The edited version will be returned to you for one more proofread and final approval. Timeline: 2-4 weeks (14-28 calendar days) |
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| Fact Checking | How about a second set of eyes to check the facts in your non-fiction book? We'll help you make sure it's completely accurate. Timeline varies. We recommend you begin by purchasing one hour of service. It will be treated as a one-hour telephone consultation to give our fact checker a clear indication of your needs and how long it will take to check all the facts in your book. Once you have received a more definite quote, please return to our online store to purchase the remaining hours in order to proceed. |
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| * Indexing (Automatically included with the non-fiction book publishing packages only) |
Non-fiction readers expect to find an index in the back of your book. Enhance the overall value of your book with a thorough index that will allow your readers to locate their specific interests throughout. Indexing occurs immediately before PPG's final proofread and is then sent back to you for final approval. Timeline: 1-3 weeks (7-21 calendar days)
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| * Proofreading | Before we turn your fully-formatted book back over to you for the final proof approval, we'll have one more set of eyes do the following eight-point check on your behalf: the table of contents matches chapter title pages; headers and footers are accurate; bad breaks are eliminated; text is kerned to flow smoothly throughout; margins and trim size all measure properly; spelling and punctuation is correct; cover spacing, bleeds, and trim size all measure properly; cover spelling and punctuation is correct. Timeline: 2-4 weeks (14-28 calendar days) |
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| Stylistic Editing | Sometimes, you want a little more than a copy edit. A stylistic edit will cover all the points of a copy edit plus: eliminate jargon and redundancies, clarify meaning, and ensure the writing matches the intended audience. Our stylistic edits are completed using the English language style of your choice: Canadian, British, or American. The edited version will be returned to you for one more proofread and final approval. Timeline: 4-6 weeks (28-42 calendar days) |
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| Substantive (Structural) Editing | Do you want the help of a professional editor to improve the overall structure of your manuscript? A substantive edit will cover all the points of a stylistic edit plus clarify and reorganize your entire story for you. These changes are negotiated with you all along the way. Our substantive edits are completed using the English language style of your choice: Canadian, British, or American. The edited version will be returned to you for one more proofread and final approval. Timeline: 6-8 weeks (42-56 calendar days) |
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| Production & Design Services | Additional Proofs and Graphics | Additional Proofing Round Book Cover Only |
Includes: up to five structural changes and one .PDF proof. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
| Additional Proofing Round Book Interior Only |
Includes: up to 50 typographical changes and one .PDF proof. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) | ||
| Additional Proofing Round Book Cover & Interior |
Includes: up to five structural changes to the cover, 50 typographical changes to the interior, and one .PDF proof of each component. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) | ||
| * Hard Copy Proof of Book Cover & Interior | Physical (hard copy) proof of your fully-designed book cover and interior. This service available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group. Timeline: allow up to 2 weeks for delivery (14 calendar days) |
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| Additional Graphics in Book Interior (price per graphic) |
Need more than ten graphics in your book's interior? We can do that for you at an additional price per graphic. Timeline: see interior design timeline | ||
| Book Cover/Interior Combos | * New Book Cover Design & B/W Interior Layout | Includes: two sample front cover designs to choose from (before any full cover proofs are sent out), colour cover and up to ten b/w graphics and text inside, half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to five structural changes to the cover and 50 typographical changes to the interior per round, and two .PDF proofs of each component. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| * New Book Cover Design & Colour Interior Layout |
Includes: two sample front cover designs to choose from (before any full cover proofs are sent out), colour cover and up to ten colour graphics and text inside, half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to five structural changes to the cover and 50 typographical changes to the interior per round, and two .PDF proofs of each component. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Redesign Book Cover & Interior | Includes: two sample front cover designs to choose from (before any full cover proofs are sent out), half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, one proofing round with up to five structural changes to the existing cover and 50 typographical changes to the existing interior, and one .PDF proof of each component (self-publisher must supply us with original files). All trim sizes. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Book Covers (All book covers are full colour) |
New Book Cover Design Only | Includes: two sample front cover designs to choose from (before any full cover proofs are sent out), half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to five structural changes per round, and two .PDF proofs. All trim sizes. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Redesign Book Cover Only | Includes: two sample front cover designs to choose from (before any full cover proofs are sent out), half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, one proofing round with up to five structural changes to the existing cover, and one .PDF proof (self-publisher must supply us with original files). All trim sizes. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Book Interiors (Colour or b/w options. Sizes vary for each option) |
New B/W Book Interior Layout Only | Includes: up to ten b/w graphics and text, half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to 50 typographical changes per round, and two .PDF proofs. For trim sizes 5x8, 5.5x8.5, and 6x9 only. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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White paper |
New Colour Book Interior Layout Only | Includes: up to ten colour graphics and text, half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to 50 typographical changes per round, and two .PDF proofs. For trim sizes 5.5x8.5, 7x10, 8x10, and 8.5x11 only. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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Your choice of white or crème paper for b/w interiors |
Redesign Book Interior Only | Includes: half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, one proofing round with up to 50 typographical changes to the existing interior, and one .PDF proof (self-publisher must supply us with original files). All trim sizes. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Promotional Materials | Promo Piece #01 | Use this full-colour, one-sided 8-1/2" x 11" promotional piece as a design template for everything from business cards to books marks to flyers and posters. Use the .PDF version as an e-flyer for email campaigns, or have it printed by the printer of your choice to use as hand-outs at special events. Includes: half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to two structural changes and 25 typographical changes per round, and two .PDF proofs. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Promo Piece #02 | Use this full-colour, two-sided 8-1/2" x 11" promotional piece as a design template for everything from brochures to flyers and posters. Use the .PDF version as an e-flyer for email campaigns, or have it printed by the printer of your choice to use as hand-outs at special events like book signings. Includes: half hour phone consultation with graphic designer, two proofing rounds with up to two structural changes and 25 typographical changes per round, and two .PDF proofs. Must submit PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE with this order. Timeline: up to 3 weeks (21 calendar days) |
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| Sales & Marketing | * Book Signing #01 |
This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes: PPG will contact one bookstore/venue of your choice to set up the date and time of your choice for a book signing event; we'll walk you through the entire process from set-up to invoicing so you know how to do it for yourself next time; we'll promote your event on various PPG websites (including Twitter/Facebook) and send invites to your list of friends via email/Facebook invites. Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
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| Book Signing #02 |
This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes: PPG will contact two bookstores/venues of your choice to set up the date and time of your choice for two book signing events; we'll walk you through the entire process from set-up to invoicing so you know how to do it for yourself next time; we'll promote your events on various PPG websites (including Twitter/Facebook) and send invites to your list of friends via email/Facebook invites. Timeline: up to 2 weeks (14 calendar days) |
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| Book Tour #03 |
This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes: PPG will contact three bookstores/venues of your choice to set up the date and time of your choice for three book signing events; we'll walk you through the entire process from set-up to invoicing so you know how to do it for yourself next time; we'll promote your events on various PPG websites (including Twitter/Facebook) and send invites to your list of friends via email/Facebook invites. Timeline: up to 3 weeks (21 calendar days) |
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| Marketing Strategy Support | This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes: one of PPG's experienced sales and marketing copywriters will be assigned to read your copy edited book and write the back cover copy for you before the book is sent to the designer. While your book is being proofread and polished, this individual will spend an additional three hours with you, reviewing your book's unique features and benefits and helping you to determine an effective marketing strategy based on those features and benefits. Timeline: up to 4 weeks (28 calendar days) |
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| Online Marketing Support |
This service is available only for books self-published through Polished Publishing Group and includes: first, we'll help you to set up your very own blog and teach you how and why to use it; then PPG will help you set up an online account for yourself on various social media websites (such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Booktour, and LinkedIn ... to name a few) and show you how to use these tools to promote yourself, your blog, and your book(s). Timeline: up to 1 week (7 calendar days) |
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| Writing Services | Article Writing Service |
Would you like to drive more traffic to your business and/or website? Our online articles can help to improve your search engine ranking for all your keywords ... even the ones you may not have thought of! (A great way to promote your new business history book!) Provide us with a list of topics, keywords, and related information sources, and we'll do the rest for you! We recommend starting with five to ten articles and posting at least two per week online for the best results. Timeline: allow up to 2 business days for delivery of each article purchased.
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| Blogging |
Not enough time in the day to write your own blog entries? Provide us with a list of topics and related information sources, and we'll do the rest for you! We recommend starting with five to ten blog entries and posting at least two per week online for the best results. Timeline: allow up to 2 business days for delivery of each blog entry purchased.
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| Copywriting |
Hire one of our professional copywriters to write your back cover copy and other marketing content for you. Timeline varies. We recommend you begin by purchasing one hour to begin with. It will be treated as a one-hour telephone consultation to give our copywriter a clear indication of your needs and how long it will take to write your copy. Once you have received a more definite quote, please return to our online store to purchase the remaining hours in order to proceed. |
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| Ghostwriting |
Hire one of our professional ghostwriters to write your book for you. Timeline varies. We recommend you begin by purchasing one hour to begin with. It will be treated as a one-hour telephone consultation to give our ghostwriter a clear indication of your needs and how long it will take to write your book. Once you have received a more definite quote, please return to our online store to purchase the remaining hours in order to proceed. |
Upcoming Workshops and Webinars
Morning and afternoon sessions are available for most PPG workshops and webinars. Click the link on the lower right-hand side of the below EventBrite registration page to view all the Polished Publishing Group (PPG) sessions in your area:
Coming Soon
Even more great Sales & Marketing services for self-publishers to choose from including event planning (book launch) support! (Let us sell your event tickets for you!)
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