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Galde Press Submission Guide :: Page 2
Specifications On the manuscript itself, consistent page format is very important. We require the following:
1) Use a standard, easy-to-read font (Arial, Courier, Times, Palatino) in 12 point type. We cannot accept handwritten manuscripts or manuscripts set in script type or all capitals.
2) Page margins should be 1” on all sides, top, and bottom.
3) Double-space throughout, but do not add extra line space between paragraphs. Use tabs (not spaces) to create paragraph indents.
4) Paginate the manuscript consecutively from beginning to end. Do not paginate chapters separately. Format your running heads to include your name, manuscript title, and page number. Date your title page.
5) Print the manuscript on 8-1/2” x 11” white paper, one sided.
6) Provide an accurate word count.
Keep copies of your manuscript, computer files, and correspondence for reference and to protect against loss. NEVER SEND US YOUR ONLY COPY! We cannot accept responsibility for the safe return of these materials.
Permissions Galde Press is looking for fresh, original approaches. We don’t want “retreads” of what’s already out there. We discourage excessive quoting or paraphrasing of other published sources. A balanced synthesis of existing source materials, with your original commentary, or short quotes used to illustrate or amplify your points, are much more valuable to our readers than simply patching together other authors’ work. Of course, there are cases where longer quotations or data from other published sources would benefit your reader, but in those cases, you are responsible for obtaining, in writing, all permission grants.
At the time of manuscript submission, you must include a complete list of excerpts or quotations for which you intend to seek permission to use. The signed permission grants should be returned directly to you, and you are responsible for presenting Galde Press with complete documentation. Start your permission process as soon as possible and be prepared to pursue your applications. Response times may vary.
Quotes Regarding quotes, copyright law does include the doctrine of “fair use,” which for trade publishing is essentially an assessment of the risk of being sued for infringement. Fair use is based on the principle of “amount and substantially” how much of the original work is being used and how. There are no hard and fast rules, but Galde Press wishes to respect the research, effort, and livelihood of other authors.
In addition to permission grants, Galde Press also requires proper attribution and documentation. When citing an outside source in your text with footnotes or endnotes, include the complete publishing information (title, author, publisher, date and city of publication, and page number). At the end of your text, all cited referenced materials should be listed in a bibliography. For more information on citation and documentation, we recommend the Chicago Manual of Style.
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