Individuals who submit proposals will be notified of panel decisions following these meetings. Headquarters may conduct a market survey to determine the level of interest in the proposed book. Comments and decisions on proposals are transmitted to prospective authors after the final review. The completed manuscript will be reviewed by the managing editor of books, invited experts in the field as needed, and editorial staff at MLA headquarters. The managing editor coordinates the review process.
Scarecrow also assumes responsibility for establishing the list price and marketing the book.
Advertising and promotion are planned in consultation with the author, the Books Panel, and headquarters. The production processes takes six to twelve months.