Process

To ensure the timely delivery of professional, accurate, and cost-effective publications, we have developed the following process:

1. Initiation of project: contact Anne Egger, director of publications
   (1-4880; a-egger@northwestern.edu)
2. Initial meeting to discuss objectives, scope, and timeline of project with creative team (our project planing sheet may be of help in preparing for this meeting and ensuring an effective publication)
3. A project schedule and written estimate from University Relations of charges for project management, editorial, and design services ($19 per hour), print costs, and other applicable charges (such as photography or illustration)
4. Approved copy to University Relations in electronic format and any available photos, illustrations, etc. (It is critical that the client gain the necessary internal approvals before submitting the copy to us. Receipt of approved copy kicks off the project timeline)
5. Edited copy back to client for review/approval
6. Approved edited copy back to University Relations for design
7. Design presentation
8. Laser pages (galleys) to client for proofreading
9. Proofread galleys back to University Relations with final changes
10. Art to printer; Request for Purchase Requisition to client
11. Printer's proof to University Relations and client for approval/alteration
12. Completed and signed Purchase Requisition to University Relations
13. Delivery to client

Working together

• Your editor will be your primary contact for the duration of the project. He or she will serve as the project manager and handle any questions or issues that arise during production.
• You will be asked to review your piece several times during the process, including looking at the edited manuscript, the layout, and the printer's proof.