Your Publishing Journey
Everything you need to navigate the publishing process with confidence, clarity, and the right support.
Your Book Journey
Developmental Review
Feb 2026
Copyediting
Jun 2026
Author Review
Current
Proofreading
Aug 2026
Design
Sep 2026
Final Files
Oct 2026
Publication
Nov 2026
Your Project Editor
James Chen
Senior Project Editor
15 years in academic and trade publishing. Specializes in non-fiction and scholarly works. Your guide through every phase of the publishing process.
What You Need To Do
Review copyedited manuscript
Due: July 15, 2026
Respond to editor queries
Due: As received12 pending
Approve cover design concepts
Due: July 20, 20263 options
Your Team
James Chen
Project Editor
Maria Santos
Copyeditor
Alexandra Kim
Designer
David Park
Marketing Lead
Publishing Resources
What is developmental editing?
Understanding the first editorial pass and how it shapes your manuscript.
What is copyediting?
Line-by-line review of grammar, style, and consistency — what to expect.
What is proofreading?
Final quality check before your book goes to print.
How does author review work?
Your role in the editorial process — what we need from you and when.
Style Guide Reference
Chicago Manual of Style guidelines and house style conventions.
Working with Your Editor
Building a productive author-editor relationship.
Publishing Assistant
Ask anything about the publishing process — your dedicated AI guide.
AI assistant coming in a future release.
Feedback
Your feedback helps us improve the publishing experience for every author.
What part of the process feels unclear?
Who has helped you most so far?
Where do you need more support?
How is your overall experience?