I’ll need the below items from you before I can start on your project.

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• [ ] Your final edited and proofread manuscript (or all final pieces to be included, in a magazine) sent as a Microsoft Word doc (.docx) </aside>

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• [ ] If you have a house style guide, template, and/or master InDesign file, I will need these </aside>

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• [ ] Any front or back matter not already included in your manuscript (though, ideally, this should all be in one document)

  This may include, but isn’t limited to, the copyright page, dedication, acknowledgments, author bio, index, glossary, etc.

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• [ ] A jpg of your final cover (if it’s finished)

  This helps me ensure a cohesive and tailored design direction throughout your publication.

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• [ ] The font files, or the names of the fonts, used on your cover (if known)

  I may use them within the interior, choose similar fonts for the interior, and/or help guide the design direction.

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• [ ] Trim size (W x H)

  If you don’t know yet and want my help, let me know and I can recommend a trim size.

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• [ ] A summary of the publication

  Reading this helps me get a better idea of the publication and how to approach the design.

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• [ ] The name of the printer you’re using and any printing specs

  This could include what colors you’re printing with, if you’d like me to give printing recommendations, if you’re printing offset/digital/POD, what paper type you’d like to print with, special finishes, bindings, etc.

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• [ ] All graphics (images, charts, tables, graphs, etc.) that need to be in the interior (including the publisher logo and author photo if applicable)

  Please place all graphics in a single folder and label them clearly and concisely so I know what they are and where they need to go.

  Example:

  • 01_dog
  • 02_cat
  • 03_frog

  Graphics must be provided in the highest quality available and sent in a single folder (not just embedded in your Word doc).

  Do not send graphics as PDF files (please only send them as JPG, PNG, or SVG files—if you have another file type you’d like to send, please clarify with me first).

  If a graphic should have a transparent background, please send it as a PNG with transparency.

  Please send logo files as PNG files with transparency, SVG, or AI files.

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• [ ] A signed contract </aside>

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• [ ] Deposit

  An invoice will be sent after the contract is signed

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• [ ] ISBN(s) </aside>

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• [ ] Library of Congress information </aside>