Contents

Why Publish with UBC Press?

Getting Your Manuscript Approved / Preparing a Proposal
•  Thesis revision guidelines
•  Collection advice
•  Suggestions for contributors
•  Successful proposal sample #1 (PDF)
•  Successful proposal sample #2 (PDF)
•  ASPP registration form (83KB download, word)

Now That Your Manuscript Has Been Approved
•  Manuscript submission checklist
•  Permissions guidelines
•  Sample permission request letter (39KB download, word)
•  Style guidelines
•  Documentation examples
•  Artwork guidelines (PDF)
•  Art Inventory Form (43KB download, word)
•  Collections guidelines
•  Creating tables


Marketing Your Book


Additional Resources
•  Video: Publishing 101 with the editors of three Canadian university presses, Career Corner at Congress 2008 (University Affairs)
View Randy Schmidt, UBC Press Editor, present an overview of: the different kinds of publishers, scholarly publishers and how they work, and what to consider when choosing a publisher.

•  Article: The art of responding to peer reviews: Understanding and engaging reviewers is key to winning the confidence of editorial boards (University Affairs)
Francine McKenzie, UBC Press author, has published an illuminating and interesting article in University Affairs on the peer review process. You will find this helpful to read before you send your manuscript into review with us.