Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Concept To Contract

    Uploaded by

    mdgdmdgd
    8 views1 page
    The document outlines the publishing process at McGraw-Hill from concept to contract. It involves numerous steps of market research, reviewing, author briefing, internal approval, and contracting that can take up to a few months to complete. McGraw-Hill undertakes rigorous review and decision making to ensure projects have the best chance of success. The flowchart shows the typical process and timeline for new titles and editions, with multiple stages driven by McGraw-Hill and others by the author.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Concept_To_Contract

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document outlines the publishing process at McGraw-Hill from concept to contract. It involves numerous steps of market research, reviewing, author briefing, internal approval, and contracting that can take up to a few months to complete. McGraw-Hill undertakes rigorous review and decision making to ensure projects have the best chance of success. The flowchart shows the typical process and timeline for new titles and editions, with multiple stages driven by McGraw-Hill and others by the author.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    8 views1 page

    Concept To Contract

    Uploaded by

    mdgdmdgd
    The document outlines the publishing process at McGraw-Hill from concept to contract. It involves numerous steps of market research, reviewing, author briefing, internal approval, and contracting that can take up to a few months to complete. McGraw-Hill undertakes rigorous review and decision making to ensure projects have the best chance of success. The flowchart shows the typical process and timeline for new titles and editions, with multiple stages driven by McGraw-Hill and others by the author.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    The

    Publishing Process
    CONCEPT TO CONTRACT
    At McGraw-Hill, the research and development process is paramount. We take the time to listen to
    the market and undertake a rigorous review process in order to meet market needs. Our decision
    making process is time consuming but ensures your project has the best chance of success. This
    flowchart shows the typical process from concept to contract, whether your project is a new title
    or a new edition. There are a number of steps and numerous people working on your project
    at this initial stage, which can take up to a few months to reach the celebratory milestone of a
    contract. We hope this helps you understand the publishing process – from concept to contract.

    Stages McGraw-Hill driven Author driven Timeline


    Concept 1 week

    New Edition New Concept

    Submit proposal outlining concept

    Research & Reviewing 4–8 weeks

    Market Research
    • MH sales and market feedback
    • Market and syllabus research
    • Research summary

    Reviewing
    • Identify reviewers
    • Review current edition for
    required changes
    • Review summary

    Author Brief 1 week

    Author Brief
    • Establish author
    team Feedback
    • Confirm delivery • Review feedback
    schedule • Development discussion
    • MS specifications including guidelines

    Internal Approval 4–6 weeks

    Internal project approval


    • Obtain quotes and estimates
    • Do project costing
    • Management meeting to
    approve project

    Contracts 2 weeks

    Contracts issued

    2 weeks
    Contracts returned

    You might also like