Design, artwork and other original graphic work can not be started until after the text is received. Make sure all information, text, photographs, tables, graphs and suggestions for artwork are sent to the Publications Department as soon as possible, preferably when the text is sent. The editor may contact you for additional information and may set up a meeting with you to discuss details of the publication. Photographs needed for publications should be supplied by the author, but only photographs that are of high technical quality and that communicate effectively will be printed. The project officially begins when the approved Approval Form, the text and all photos and graphic materials are received in the Publications Department.
Scheduling is a joint effort of the editors and graphics staff.
Each individual publication has its own time requirements, and differences between them can vary greatly. Work load has a major impact on production time also. You will have an opportunity to check the project at various stages of production, depending on the complexity of the job and the flexibility of the schedule. Major changes made after the job is underway will probably delay the delivery date and increase costs of producing it. Design and layout will proceed in consultation with the author.