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Once you have finished writing your story, you wonder what you have to do next? Not only must your manuscript be prepared for printing and publishing, but you must also be prepared. Book Printing UK looks at some of the stages you need to make sure that you have ticked your task list …
Whether it’s working with an editor or as an independent author Packaging solutions, forming a manuscript for the final stages before publication can be stressful and confusing. From formatting to finalizing all small details, an author has many steps that must be performed before they are completed. Here is a brief look at a few that you need to prepare for.
View, Review, Rinse, Repeat
Most of the work in writing a manuscript is based on rewriting and reviewing each passage for tonal and structural perfection. The first operation is also called a ‘development operation’ and takes a broad sweep over inconsistencies, errors, organization and tempo. The story line of the story can also change as chapters are reorganized for greater clarity and legibility in the text. In the following operations, style and consistency remain the focus, but they are fine-tuned as the process continues.
Editing is notoriously more difficult and strenuous than the actual writing process. Cut away words that you fell in love with, and you feel susceptible to criticism as negative criticism – but do not be discouraged,even the old man and the sea were saved and broken down at different times. Ourself-publishing partners Spider wise are experts in this area and offer an editorial evaluation to help every author in this phase ensure your work is ready to be published.
Style and style guidelines
Although manuscripts can be fiction, non-fiction or other prose, they all have very similar components when it comes to the formal publication phase and what an author will be responsible for their inclusion in a final manuscript. The different elements of a book are usually divided into three categories:
Front: This may include the frontispiece, title page, copyright page, home page, epigraph,table of contents, preface, preface and confirmation. If you want to know more about writing and structuring an introduction, we have a blog for it.
Body issue: This includes all parts and chapters of the book, as well as pages like a conclusion, epilogue, afterword and postscript.
Final case: Many elements at the end of the book depend heavily on the style of the book, but can include an appendix, glossary, bibliography or references, and copyright or other permissions. Do not forget to forget the blurb.
Make sure you have checked all these boxes before you continue. As a reference, take two or three of your favorite published books and walk through their sections – does your work reflect theirs?
Creating additional material
Some manuscripts may require additional packages if the pages contain illustrations, charts or graphs and other materials that are not text-based formats. In the case of illustrations, files with a high resolution must be provided so that they can be processed without loss of quality in printed form. The publisher determines how these files should be shared or submitted in addition to the manuscript.
Make sure you know what your book requires and if additional questions need to be asked.
Secure backups: digital and print
Many authors may have learned the hard way that something as simple as often stored and immediately available backups of their manu scriptare essential tools for their work. Digital and printed versions of the manu script in its final form must be kept safe and protected in case of damage.A good hard-shell case for physical storage of a laptop or even copies can be a good investment, just like different types of cloud storage for online access.Editors carry out version checks with an author to ensure that they work on the most recent works together.
In essence, you have more than one copy of each backup version – be it on a USB stick or otherwise.
Take advantage of what is available
Maybe you think ‘what do you mean?’ To that section, but a quick Google search can offer a whole range of resources and companies that are willing to help you prepare small pieces for you (hoping to get your business)- with that, they will not messy job! For example, we offer a free review of files to see if your files are ready to be sent to the printers. If this is not the case, we will give you a report on what needs to be done. Take advantage of the help that is available.
Submitting a manuscript can be a long and challenging process, but the rewards pay off in a polished piece that is ready for publication. Remember that, and the goal you have set yourself.
