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Style Policy
punctum style follows the Chicago Manual of Style v. 17. The policy outlined here includes authors' common mistakes according to CMoS use, reminders for uncommon CMoS use, and punctum-specific amendments to the CMoS. Punctuation (CMoS 6.0) Punctuation relat...
Copyedit File Preparation
1. Overview and Context This procedure prepares the manuscript files for copyediting and performs some general editing on them. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Copyediting 3. Steps to Be Performed 3.1 Before Turnin...
Reference Check
1. Overview and Context This procedure checks the bibliography of the manuscript. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Copyediting 3. Steps to Be Performed Ensure that the bibliographic entry includes all relevant inf...
Reference Policy
punctum style follows the Chicago Manual of Style v. 17. The policy outlined here includes specific aspects of reference organization as well as exception to CMoS Bibliography Titles For bibliography and footnotes regarding English-language sources, punct...
Editorial Comment Policy
Use the clearest language possible when providing comments in the margins of the manuscript. These are addressed directly to the author for their consideration. Do not be accusatory, and do not assume they will make the changes. Use sensitive but sterile/techn...
Manuscript Copyedit
1. Overview and Context This procedure gives an overview of the copyediting of a manuscript 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Copyediting 3. Steps to Be Performed Check language against the Language Use Policy Mak...
Language Use Policy
UK English punctum's loose rule is that UK English is acceptable if that spelling is also used in US English; for example, towards, amidst, whilst, so forth. This is if they are spelling in the UK spelling consistently. If not, then the editor should edit for...
Manuscript Return
1. Overview and Context This procedure covers returning the copyedited manuscript to the author/editor. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Copyediting 3. Steps to Be Performed After the copyeditor has finished editing...
Manuscript Acquisition and Review – Service Overview
Service name Manuscript Acquisition and Review Service status Live Service description Acquiring and reviewing new manuscripts SERVICE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Service Owner Eileen (eileen@punctumbooks.com) Service Ma...
Manuscript Submission and Review – Process
1. Introduction 2. Goal & Objectives The primary goal of this process is to review incoming manuscripts, make a selection, place them under contract, and create the initial metadata record. 3. Role Model The following roles are relevant in the context of t...
Proposal Policy
Unsolicited Proposals Unsolicited proposals are sent by email to either or both of the co-directors in charge of acquisition. If an unsolicited proposal is totally inappropriate, not directed specifically to punctum, or otherwise unacceptable/spammy, no resp...
Annual Manuscript Submission Invite
1. Overview and Context The annual submission period for new manuscripts lasts from May 1 to July 31 each year. During this period, authors and editors are invited to send in (nearly) completed manuscript accompanied by a brief prospectus via email to the co-...
Incoming Manuscript Registration
1. Overview and Context When a new manuscript is sent in to either or both of the directors 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Manuscript Submission and Review 3. Steps to Be Performed When a full ms. has been receive...
Internal Manuscript Review
1. Overview and Context At the end of the manuscript submission period, all manuscripts are reviewed by both directors. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Manuscript Submission and Review 3. Steps to Be Performed Afte...
Contract Draft and Signing
1. Overview and Context Manuscripts that have been accepted receive a contract. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Manuscript Submission and Review 3. Steps to Be Performed Once the author has responded positively to...
External Manuscript Review
1. Overview and Context After a contract has been signed, the manuscript is submitted to external (peer) review. 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Manuscript Submission and Review 3. Steps to Be Performed Upon receip...
Metadata Record Creation
1. Overview and Context 2. Triggers The execution of this procedure is usually triggered by Manuscript Submission and Review 3. Steps to Be Performed A book metadata record is first created after a contract has been signed. PBN PBNs (punctum books...
Stripe Payouts
Stripe does a monthly payout, but this amount does not correspond logically to any subset of payments. Therefore, the following procedure is set up: In Stripe, for the pertinent month download the full report Select Reports from left menu (expand the …) S...