Manuscript guidelines
As an imprint of the University Press of Florida, we follow the same preparation guidelines for submitting your manuscript to us. We encourage you to submit a structured outline so that we can effectively support you through the publication process. Your collaboration is crucial to the success of your publication!
For the most up-to-date information, visit UPF’s page for current authors and scroll to the “Preparing Your Final Manuscript for Publication” section.
Best practices guide
Explore this best practices guide in scholarly publishing for book and journal authors and editors written by our colleagues across the Libraries. This guide was informed by the Library Publishing Coalition’s An Ethical Framework for Library Publishing.
Checklists
Publication Process and Manuscript Checklist
Check out this resource for more in-depth information on the publishing process and a general manuscript checklist.
Publishing Criteria Submission Checklist
Review this resource to better understand the criteria we use to evaluate your submission. These criteria ensures your project’s alignment with our mission and capacity.
Final Publication Review Checklist
Please complete and sign this final proofreading checklist before we publish your digital and/or print publication. Review your book for any minor errors, such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and links. This will help minimize errors and ensure a smoother final publication process.