Our online Author Guide lays out the stages of the publishing process from manuscript preparation to revision planning. No guide, however helpful, can replace the close relationship between author and publisher. Your Addison-Wesley or Benjamin Cummings publishing team is available to answer your questions and support you throughout this exciting process, so don't hesitate to contact them with questions!

Chapter 1: Publishing Team and Process Overview
Chapter 2: Developing the Book Plan
Chapter 3: Reviewing Your Proposal and Manuscript
Chapter 4: Writing and Developing the Manuscript
Chapter 5: Obtaining Permissions
Chapter 6: Preparing the Text Manuscript
Chapter 7: Preparing the Text Elements
Chapter 8: Preparing the Front Matter and Back Matter
Chapter 9: Preparing the Illustrations
Chapter 10: Producing the Book
Chapter 11: Developing the Supplements
Chapter 12: Marketing and Selling the Book
Chapter 13: Revising the Text for Future Editions
Glossary
Index

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