Manuscript Preparation

The Author's Friend works with you during the pre-printing process to ensure that your manuscript gets all the care and attention required, to turn out a top quality book that you would be proud to have on your book shelf.

In fact, what we provide is the full Book-Setting Service. This means getting your manuscript into a print-ready state. Others will provide you with services in relation to editing and design on a piece rate basis. We, on the other hand, work with you right through the various stages until you are ready to sign off on the final proof.

The pre-printing, manuscript preparation and book-setting services we provide include:

• Editing

• Proof-reading

• Typesetting and Layout

• Cover Design

• Artwork and Illustrations

• Advice on Copyright and Reproduction Issues

• Indexing and Page Numbering

All of this we provide in consultation with you to ensure that you get the service you require - no more, no less.

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