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Guidelines for Authors

The following documents will help you in preparing your manuscript. Using the EMF and following the guidelines closely will ensure a smooth publication process.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines (Word 157K)      
Manuscript Submission Guidelines  (Word 134K)
Screen Capture Information (PDF 365K)
ALA Editions Permissions Form (Word 79K)

The following documents will help us in marketing your book. Please contact your editor with any questions.

ALA Editions Author Biography Format Guidelines  (Word 55K)
ALA Editions Author Questionnaire (Word 72K)

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