Authors
Get a clear path from draft to book.
Project management and manuscript preparation
Manuscript preparation and coordination so every title moves through production on schedule.
Overview
Project management
A publishing project has many moving parts: files, reviewers, deadlines and formats. A project manager keeps them in order so nothing is lost between stages.
We prepare manuscripts for production and coordinate each step through to delivery.
What is included
- Manuscript review and file preparation
- Production schedule and milestones
- Coordination between editors, designers and authors
- Version and file tracking
- Progress updates
- Final package for release
Where it fits
Who this is for
Small publishers
Add production management capacity.
Editorial teams
Keep many titles moving at once.
How it works
Our process
- 1
Manuscript review
We review your files and agree scope, style and format.
- 2
Editing
Copy editing and consistency checks are applied.
- 3
Layout
Typesetting and artwork bring the pages together.
- 4
Accessibility and conversion
Alt-text, transcripts and digital formats are prepared.
- 5
Proof and delivery
You review proofs, then receive final files.
Questions
Common questions
Do you manage the whole process?
We can manage the full workflow or individual stages, depending on your need.
What do you need from us?
Your manuscript files, any style guide and your target dates.
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