Author Centre

Services to authors

UOP is proud to offer the following services to its authors:

• Author support by series editors who are experts in their field and by a team of efficient, professional and affable support staff;

• Management of peer review process in line with ASPP guidelines;

• Support in identifying funding sources such as ASPP, faculties and departments publication support funds, research funds, translation funds, open access funds, and preparation of some funding applications;

• Language services: copyediting and author approvals; proofreading, index preparation; writing and translation of marketing copy

• Graphic design and typesetting: graphic design of cover pages and typesetting of book;

• Print management: quote management; print file preparation; quality control of proofs; delivery coordination;

• eBook production: preparation of PDF, ePub and MOBI versions of new releases; digital conversion of backlist;

• Promotion: metadata; sell sheets; advertising; online promotion; website; events; awards submissions;

• Distribution and fulfillment: print and eBook distribution agreements; fulfillment and invoicing; offset and POD reprints.

• Representation: sales conferences, rights sales, foreign booksellers.