Publishing Tools and Professional Directory
Practical resources for managing a book project and a professional directory under development. Explore the service categories or apply to be considered for a reviewed profile.
Resources for every side of a publishing project
Explore the tools, learn which specialists a project may need, and apply for a directory profile if you provide publishing services.
Prepare, assess and manage a manuscript
Explore checklists, project records and production resources when preparing a book for professional publication.
Author ResourcesWork from clear briefs and documented standards
Use editorial briefs, assessment frameworks, project records and professional forms to define scope, responsibility and delivery.
Editorial ResourcesBuild reliable production and service networks
Review service categories and organise agreements, schedules, royalty records and production documentation.
Professional DirectoryDocuments that turn a manuscript into a managed project
TGEP will develop these resources as practical working documents rather than generic advice sheets.
Publishing Contract Checklist
A plain-language checklist covering rights, territory, term, royalties, delivery, acceptance, warranties, termination and reversion.
- Author and publisher responsibilities
- Rights and licence review
- Royalty and reporting points
- Questions to raise before signing
Editorial Brief Template
A structured brief for defining the manuscript, editorial stage, scope of work, deliverables, timetable and communication process.
- Project and manuscript details
- Editorial level and boundaries
- Style and reference requirements
- Review and approval process
Author Project Workbook
A complete project-control workbook for manuscript, editorial, production, marketing, rights and publishing milestones.
- Project status and next action
- Editorial and production trackers
- Vendor and cost records
- Launch and distribution planning
Royalty Statement Template
A publisher-ready statement format for recording sales, returns, formats, territories, royalty rates, deductions and balances.
- Format-by-format sales reporting
- Royalty calculation fields
- Returns and adjustments
- Statement-period summary
Manuscript Assessment Framework
A structured assessment document for evaluating concept, audience, structure, narrative, language, market position and publication readiness.
- Editorial strengths and risks
- Development priorities
- Publication-readiness assessment
- Recommended editorial route
Book Production Schedule
A milestone schedule covering editorial audit, editing, text freeze, typesetting, cover production, proofing, printing and publication.
- Stage owners and dependencies
- Planned and actual dates
- Approval checkpoints
- Delay and change records
Professional Publishing Forms Bundle
A coordinated set of forms for publishers, editorial project managers and independent publishing professionals.
- Editorial brief and acceptance record
- Production and proof approval forms
- Vendor and service records
- Rights, permissions and delivery records
Publisher and Service Database
A structured reference system for recording publishers, editors, designers, printers and production specialists by service and territory.
- Professional category and specialisation
- Country, language and service area
- Verification and review date
- Official contact and source record
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- No purchase or payment is required
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- Resource status is stated clearly
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Find the specialist your book project requires
These are service categories, not individual professional listings. TGEP will add profiles only after reviewing the applicant's identity, experience and contact information.
Editors
Developmental editors, line editors, copyeditors and specialist manuscript editors by genre, language and subject.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalProofreaders
Professionals focused on final-stage correction, consistency, typographical accuracy and publication proof review.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalBook Designers
Cover designers, interior designers and publishing-design specialists working across print and digital formats.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalIllustrators
Illustrators for children’s books, picture books, covers, editorial projects and specialist visual publishing.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalTypesetters
Typesetting and layout professionals preparing print interiors, production PDFs, ebooks and complex publishing formats.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalBook Printers
Book printers offering digital, offset, short-run, print-on-demand, binding, fulfilment and specialist production services.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalLiterary Consultants
Consultants working in manuscript development, publishing strategy, rights, metadata, distribution and project management.
Apply or Recommend a ProfessionalFounding Professional Profiles
Applications are open for the first professional profiles. No individual profile is displayed on this page yet.
Apply for Founding ReviewNo matching category was found
Try a broader term such as editor, proofreader, designer, illustrator, typesetter, printer or consultant.
A directory built on evidence, not untested claims
TGEP reviews the information supplied for each profile and states clearly what has and has not been independently verified.
Identity
The applicant’s name, organisation and professional contact route must be capable of verification.
Professional evidence
Applicants provide relevant experience, portfolio material, service information or other evidence appropriate to their discipline.
Clear disclosure
Directory presentation does not depend on payment. Every published profile must meet TGEP’s review standard.
Review date
Published profiles show when information was reviewed. Professionals are responsible for reporting material changes.
How professional listings are presented
TGEP reviews applications before publishing any professional profile. Directory applications and listings on this page carry no TGEP fee.
Verified Basic Listing
- Name or organisation
- Professional category
- Country or service area
- Short specialisation statement
- Official website or contact route
- Last reviewed date
Professional Profile
- Expanded biography or company profile
- Detailed services and specialisations
- Portfolio or project links
- Languages and territories served
- Direct professional enquiry route
- Profile updates during the listing term
Editorial Spotlight
- Reviewed professional profile
- Relevant category placement
- Article or interview consideration
- Publishing Today visibility where relevant
- Clearly identified editorial selection
- Updates when details change
Apply for review by the TGEP professional directory
Editors, proofreaders, designers, illustrators, typesetters, printers and literary consultants may submit their professional information for review.
Submission does not guarantee publication. TGEP may request evidence, edit descriptions for clarity, decline unsuitable applications, or remove outdated or misleading information.
Before choosing or joining the directory
Does a listing mean TGEP guarantees the professional’s work?
No. If a profile is published, its review will cover only the information TGEP states. Clients must assess suitability, obtain quotations, check references where necessary and make their own written agreement.
Does TGEP charge for a directory listing or spotlight?
No. Application, listing and editorial spotlight consideration on this page are free. Publication depends on TGEP’s review and discretion.
Will TGEP handle payments between clients and professionals?
No. Clients and independent professionals agree any work, terms and fees directly with each other. TGEP does not collect those fees through this directory.
Can outdated information be corrected?
Yes. Professionals and users may report changes. TGEP may update, suspend or remove a listing where information is no longer accurate.
When will individual professional profiles appear?
TGEP will add profiles after applications, evidence review and approval. The categories shown above are not professional profiles.
Better documents, clearer decisions and stronger professional connections
This resource centre is designed to help publishing work move from informal discussion to defined scope, reliable records and accountable professional collaboration.