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Our Services:

Packaging Institutional Books for Print


A. Scheduling
 
Create project schedule
Interview and hire freelancers and suppliers
Estimate costs
Research competitors
Review manuscript to evaluate need for re-writes
Identify substantive or developmental editor if needed
B. Preparing Manuscript
 
Send manuscript to copyeditor and designer
Assign art and maintain records in artsheet
Send photos to photo researcher or permissions specialist
Apply for ISBN code
Select cover designer and begin design of front cover
Secure endorsements and/or hire a pro, then proceed with design of back cover
C. Front & Back Matter
 
Create front and back matter
Secure registrations, codes and numbers
Arrange for indexing
Maintain art log

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D. Editing
 
Typeset and review text proofs
Send revisions to designer
Proofread after each revision until satisfied
Send to fresh proofreader
E. Proofing
 
Check proofs and repeat as needed until publication
Make recommendations for fulfilment
Communicate with printer and publicist
F. Clean up
 
Return any files to author and others
Obtain files from typesetter and printer
Be available and aware of marketing tasks
Expedite final invoices

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