Author Guidelines & Tips
Whether you are a new author looking to be published, or a seasoned writer revising a new edition, here are some links and tips to guide you through the process.
How to Prepare a Publishing Proposal
Useful Documents:
Manuscript Guidelines
Preparing a Manuscript (PDF)
Manuscript Conversion Chart (PDF)
Illustrations and Photographs
Illustration Guidelines (PDF)
Model Release Form (PDF)
Art Log (PDF)
Permissions Form (PDF)
Common Proofreader Marks (PDF)
Other Resources
Marketing - Once your manuscript is nearing completion, provide our Marketing Department with the product information they and our Educational Sales force will need to promote and sell your book or software.
Style - use these resources to guide you in your writing:
The Elements of Style: www.bartleby.com
The Good Grammar, Good Style Pages: www.protrainco.com