Welcome to Sedco Publishing Ltd dedicated area for authors. These sections have everything you need to know about submitting a proposal, copyright and contracts to the final submission of your manuscript. We are always looking for exciting new projects to work on and new authors to work with. So, if you have a new book to publish, or even a great idea to explore, why not contact us. This section provides you with the information you need to help you become one of our authors. Its aim is to explain our publishing processes and to look at the role of the author in turning an idea or a manuscript into the best material for use in the classroom. It also highlights the ways in which we strive to develop and produce the best educational materials for our schools.

Sedco Publishing Ltd has been a key name in Ghanaian schools, and we continue to be committed to major investment in new materials. We work hard to make our materials the best possible fit to curriculum needs with the best possible design values, and to deliver them to schools at the time when they will be needed most.

Publishing Process

The publishing process involves three main stages:

1. Manuscript Approval
2. Manuscript Development
3. Production

Manuscript Approval

The publisher responsible for your project will conduct research to identify market needs, come up with a concept and discuss sales potential and marketing needs with the sales and marketing departments As the author or series editor you may be involved in discussion with the publisher at this stage. You may also be asked to write sample material. The publisher presents the project to the New Publications Committee (NPC) for financial approval. The publisher will then confirm the concept, features and dimensions of the project.

Manuscript Development

Following the concept agreed at the NPC, you will work with the publisher and  to plan the shape and coverage of the book. The manuscript will need to be written to as complete and high a standard as is possible Draft material is sent to teachers and advisors for comments. The publisher will provide the autho with feedback. As a result of feedback received, it will often be necessary for you to re-write material fairly substantially.

Production

The manuscript is copy edited for style and consistency. The artwork brief is prepared by the editor, checked by the author and passed to design. You will need to check that the material fits and works well on each page. Solutions to any overmatter problems will need to be discussed with the editor and designer. You will need to proofread at this stage, give final approval of the material and approve any changes to layouts. You will also have a chance to comment on artwork. Remember that it is progressively more expensive to make corrections.

Manuscript Delivery

You should agree with your publisher on the best format that your manuscript must be presented and on what needs to be included. Your manuscript should always be complete and all relevant items should be provided. These include:

• the main text
• introductory material such as introduction, contents, preface or foreword
• end matter such as a glossary, answers, index or vocabulary list
• artwork and photo briefs
• details of any material requiring copyright clearance