KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE START Your Commissioning Editor (CE) helps you put together your book proposal. Your proposal is externally reviewed… (1) … and you will be sent a contract to prepare the project. (2) You are assigned an Editorial Assistant (EA) (3). Now it’s time to write the book! (4) All done? Submit your manuscript (5). From here we estimate 8–9 months to publication. Your manuscript is passed to Production and assigned a Production Editor (PE) (6). The next step is copy- editing (7). Cover artwork is prepared (8). Time for typesetting and proof-reading (9). Your book is assigned a Marketing Manager (MM) (10). Would you like to buy multiple copies of your book? (11) Your PE sends you the book’s index for approval. Off to the presses… (12) Congratulations! Your book is published! (13) END Your MM continues the marketing campaign, while you start writing the next book! (14) CommissioningProductionSales and Marketing The book publishing process and when you can expect to hear from us at CABI

KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE More info… ●1: Proposal reviews generate useful feedback from academic authorities as well as our in-house sales and marketing experts. ●2: Your CE will inform you when your proposal has been accepted, and send you a contract for signature. ●3: Your EA will send you some helpful documents and instructions for contracting any chapter authors. ●4: Throughout the writing process, your CE and EA are happy to help. They’ll be in touch for regular updates, to check sample chapters and to provide advice – any questions, just ask! ●5: When your manuscript is ready, contact your EA to submit. They will then do some preliminary checks and contact you to sort out any initial queries. ●6: Your PE will send you an introductory and provide a rough timeline of the publication process for your book. Your PE will keep in regular contact with you throughout the process. ●7: Your PE will assign your manuscript to a copy-editor. You will be contacted by the copy-editor directly with any queries the process raises. ●8: Your EA and CE will create the cover blurb and send it to you for approval. They will also consult you about the cover; our house style is a single striking image. If you have any high quality photos you would like considered, please send them in! ●9: Your manuscript will be typeset, and your PE will advise you when your proofs are to be dispatched. You will be given a deadline for completion of the proof-reading. ●10: Your MM will send you a questionnaire for completion. The more detail you can provide, the more focused our marketing can be! They’ll also inform you of activities done and planned for your book, and send social media advice and tips for self- promotion. ●11: If you wish to purchase bulk copies of your book, let your CE know, and then our Sales Manager (SM) will be in touch. They can provide you with attractive discounts (depending on the number of copies ordered)! ●12: If requested, revised proofs will be sent to you for approval. Your PE will then advise you when the book has been sent to press, and the projected publication date. ●13: Your EA will contact you to give you the good news and arrange delivery of your complimentary copies. ●14: After publication, your MM will inform our extensive contact lists of the book’s arrival. Publication generally takes between 8 and 9 months after you have submitted your manuscript. This relies on your help, however, so please answer queries as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you wish your book to be available in time for a certain event (a conference, the start of an academic year, etc.) please inform your CE as soon as possible and we will do all we can to accommodate your request.