Prepare Your Manuscript for a Successful Submission
Use this checklist before submitting your manuscript to Huggins Publishers. Completing these steps helps us assess your work efficiently and identify the most appropriate publishing pathway.
Manuscript Completion
☐ The manuscript is complete or substantially complete.
☐ All chapters are included and arranged in the correct order.
☐ Chapter titles and headings are clearly identified.
☐ Unfinished notes, comments and placeholder text have been removed.
☐ The manuscript has been read from beginning to end.
☐ A secure backup copy has been saved.
Document Formatting
☐ The manuscript is saved as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
☐ A readable 11- or 12-point font has been used.
☐ The text uses double or 1.5-line spacing.
☐ Paragraph and heading styles are reasonably consistent.
☐ Each chapter begins on a new page.
☐ Pages are numbered.
☐ The file has a clear name, such as AuthorSurname–BookTitle.docx.
Your manuscript does not need to be professionally designed before submission. Final interior formatting will be completed during production when included in your publishing agreement.
Front Matter
Include the sections that apply to your book:
☐ Title page
☐ Copyright information, if already prepared
☐ Dedication
☐ Epigraph
☐ Table of contents
☐ Foreword or preface
☐ Acknowledgements
☐ Introduction
Huggins Publishers can help organize the front matter during production. Do not delay submission simply because every optional section is not yet available.
Main Content
☐ Chapters appear in the intended order.
☐ Headings and subheadings are clearly marked.
☐ Quotations are accurately reproduced.
☐ Citations or source notes are included where required.
☐ Tables, lists and special elements are clearly identified.
☐ References to images indicate where each image belongs.
☐ Names, dates, places and factual statements have been checked.
Back Matter
Include any sections that apply:
☐ Conclusion or epilogue
☐ Appendices
☐ Notes or endnotes
☐ Glossary
☐ Bibliography or reference list
☐ Index requirements
☐ Discussion questions
☐ About the author
☐ Other books by the author
☐ Contact or ministry information intended for publication
Editing Review
☐ Spelling and grammar have been reviewed.
☐ Repeated sentences or paragraphs have been removed.
☐ Character names, capitalization and terminology are consistent.
☐ Scripture quotations and references have been checked.
☐ Citations follow a consistent style.
☐ Track Changes and comments have been accepted, resolved or explained.
☐ The author is ready to receive professional editorial recommendations.
Images and Illustrations
☐ Each image has a descriptive file name.
☐ Original, high-resolution files are available.
☐ Image placement is identified in the manuscript.
☐ Captions and photographer or artist credits are provided.
☐ Written permission has been obtained where necessary.
☐ Images taken from websites or social media have not been included without authorization.
For professional print quality, final images may need to be approximately 300 dpi at their intended printed size.
Copyright and Permissions
☐ The manuscript is the author’s original work.
☐ All co-authors and contributors have been identified.
☐ Previously published content has been disclosed.
☐ Extended quotations and third-party material have been identified.
☐ Permission has been obtained or requested where required.
☐ Song lyrics, poems, photographs, artwork, maps and tables created by others have been reviewed for copyright restrictions.
☐ Private or confidential information has been removed or legally authorized.
Artificial-Intelligence Disclosure
☐ Any substantial use of artificial intelligence has been disclosed.
☐ AI-assisted content has been carefully reviewed for accuracy.
☐ Citations, quotations and factual claims have been independently checked.
☐ The content does not infringe copyright, privacy or other legal rights.
☐ The author accepts responsibility for all submitted material.
Book Information
Prepare the following information:
☐ Proposed book title and subtitle
☐ Author’s full publishing name
☐ Book genre or category
☐ Intended audience
☐ Approximate word count
☐ Short synopsis
☐ Brief author biography
☐ Preferred book size or format, if known
☐ Black-and-white or colour interior preference
☐ Paperback, hardcover or digital-format preference
☐ Proposed publication date or important deadline, if applicable
Submission Files
Before sending your submission, confirm that you have included:
☐ Complete manuscript
☐ Synopsis or book summary
☐ Author biography
☐ Author contact information
☐ Separate image files, if applicable
☐ Permissions or supporting documents, if available
☐ Details of any previously published edition
☐ Any questions or special production requirements
Final Confirmation
☐ I have kept a backup copy of every submitted file.
☐ I understand that submission does not guarantee acceptance.
☐ I understand that publishing terms will be provided in writing if the manuscript is accepted.
☐ I have not sent payment merely to request an initial manuscript assessment.
☐ I am ready to submit my manuscript for consideration.
Ready for the Next Step?
Once you have completed this checklist, visit our Submit Manuscripts page and send your work to Huggins Publishers for assessment.
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