The number of drafts will vary according to the needs of the individual project. Contract is signed. Project launch meeting is held. Authors compose initial draft. Authors compose second draft using information from review process.
Authors compose final draft incorporating ideas resulting from review process.
McGraw-Hill works with authors to develop designated supplements. Final manuscript is turned over to Editing, Design, and Production group. Texts and supplements with large complex art programs may take slightly longer. The editing, design, and production team begins work on the manuscript. Photo research begins.