October is here and so may be your cover and endsheet deadline. There’s no reason to be scared with this Before You Submit checklist.

Quick Checklist:
• Front lid includes the book name and year (if applicable)
• Spine text includes your school name, book name, year and volume
• Design elements such as type and graphics are placed within the red margin lines
• Spine copy and graphics are centered within the margins of the template and out of the crimp area
• All elements that should not bleed or be wrapped around the board edge are 1 pica from the red margin
• Print a high-res PDF of the cover
• Double-check spelling, year and volume number
• Colors on the printed PDF look like you would like them to print
• Photos/graphics are very clear; there is no pixelation. Remember to go by the PDF when judging color, not your monitor.

Be sure to reference this page as you begin to create and submit your cover. Fall and summer-delivery books: It’s good to get ahead. Give this page a visit when you’re ready!

Be sure to check out this page for the newest InDesign spread templates along with the newest font downloads. Make sure to choose the correct book size! 

Watch this eDesign tutorial before you begin designing your cover. Don’t forget to let your rep know when you’re ready to submit. 

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