The Author Questionnaire provides us with all necessary contact information and will help us in marketing your book. Submit this with your final manuscript.
File Submission
Your manuscript and supporting materials should be submitted in electronic format to your editor. Please consult with your editor about how best to transmit.
Production will review the manuscript and send you a preliminary schedule and introduce you to your project manager or copy editor.
Production staff will walk you through remaining stages to get your book printed.
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