SARDI publication has a standard process for reviewing, approving, and publishing books. The journey from idea to published book begins from 2016 with a formal book proposal. After SARDI Publication accepts a book proposal, it issues a publishing contract and a manuscript delivery date, which is agreed upon by SARDI publication and the author. After the author delivers the final manuscript, SARDI Publication assigns an editor to edit the book. When editing is completed, a team of talented designers, graphic artists, and proofreaders work to turn an edited manuscript into a published book. The following describes SARDI publication’s book publishing process in detail.
Most books that SARDI publication publishes begin with a book proposal from an author. A book proposal describes and outlines the main ideas of the proposed book and the reason that the author thinks the marketplace needs the book. The book proposal also includes a comprehensive table of contents, a formal introduction, and a completed first chapter. If you are interested in presenting a book idea for consideration, here are the seven steps of our process for evaluating book proposals:
Write the manuscript. Even if you’ve blocked out several months to work on the project, you’ll probably find the project will take more time than you anticipated. Most authors do not have the luxury of concentrated blocks of time, so be realistic in your estimate.In fact, if this is your first book, it is a good idea to estimate one year for all the activities associated with writing a book. If you finish sooner, you can surprise yourself and the acquisitions editor with this accomplishment.
Time to prepare the manuscript for delivery to SARDI. Most publishers have specific rules for manuscript submissions. SARDI’s manuscript submission guidelines describe how to name your chapter and figure files; what formats, style, and tone of writing you should use, and what types of files SARDI can use in the production process. Preparing your manuscript for submission takes time, so build manuscript preparation time into your master plan.
SARDI needs an average of six months to take a completed final manuscript and turn it into a printed book.
However, before the manuscript enters this 12 month production period, the acquisitions editor evaluates the manuscript to ensure that it reflects the promise of the original book proposal. The acquisitions editor may ask the author to add material, delete material, or make changes to the final manuscript based on an initial reading of the manuscript and/or on comments provided by an SME or other internal/external experts. This process normally takes one month. It is important to note that it is the author’s responsibility to deliver an acceptable manuscript. Our contract states that if an author is unable to produce an acceptable manuscript within a specified time, it will be the author’s responsibility to pay an outside editor to rework the manuscript or opt not to continue with the project.Once the acquisitions editor deems a manuscript complete and accepts it, the acquisitions editor passes the manuscript to the development editor who, along with a copyeditor, works with the author to further develop and copyedit the manuscript. Development and copyediting the manuscript takes one to two months and often requires further work by the author to finely hone sections of the book or to provide more information if needed. In addition, it is the responsibility of the author to collect permissions for quotes or any other materials from previously published works. Prepress work (typesetting and proofreading) and printing/binding the book takes three months. During the prepress stage, the author may be called on to verify information or answer content questions to ensure complete accuracy of the manuscript.
Getting your book published is exciting, especially for new authors. Once the book is published, you have a new marketing role to play in partnership with SARDI. The following tips will help ensure good sales of your book: Plan to speak at professional conferences that occur around the publication date of your book. Getting a high-profile speaking engagement can really boost the sales of your book. You may need to plan in advance for this. Many of these conferences require presentation proposals to be submitted a year before the actual conference takes place. Work with SARDI to send review copies of your book to key industry magazines and other publications. Even if these publications do not review books, your subject matter may be the basis for a scheduled article, and a quote from the book or mention of a book title helps to drive sales. Send your book to selected industry thought leaders, especially if you know these individuals personally. A recommendation from respected leaders will also help sales for your book. Use your Website to market your book. Visitors who find your book “virtually” can be linked back to SARDI to order a copy. Dr. Anish Kumar Verma, publisher SARDI HEAD OFFICE: B. 28/70, Manas Mandir, Durgakund, Varanasi-221005, U.P. (INDIA), Mobile 09453025847, 8840080928 researchdiscourse2012@gmail.com