Editorial Services Guide
By The Bay Area Editors' Forum

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Definition: Production editing

Production editing involves managing the entire production process from manuscript to finished product, including:
  • Scheduling and tracking the entire production process.
  • Getting bids from manufacturers and awarding work.
  • Hiring and supervising copyeditors and designers.
  • Incorporating the author's replies to queries (cleanup editing).
  • Ensuring the quality of typography and manufacturing.
  • Executing administrative procedures (such as registration of copyright).

 

 

 

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