Step 5: Sign the contract and follow the production process

Once the publisher accepts the BPF, an ‘acquisitions editor’ will send you a contract. Check the terms before signing the contract. Then, deliver the draft on the date you had promised in the contract. Once copy-editing and proof-reading is done, provide your inputs for the cover page design, sign the copyright documents, etc. Traditional publishers have documents that explain the book production process and ‘developmental editors’ are also typically very helpful. So you don’t need to worry too much if you don’t understand the book production process. At this stage, just be mentally prepared to learn about the book production process and follow it.