EDITORIAL SERVICES

Manuscript preparation

A comprehensive treatment of the manuscript to improve structure, coherence, flow and consistency before final proofreading and page layout.

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WHEN MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION HELPS

A consistent manuscript from beginning to end

When a manuscript still needs organization, consistency or greater flow, manuscript preparation takes place before final proofreading. The work considers the book as a whole, improves the reading experience and establishes consistent criteria without erasing authorship.

Structure and hierarchy

Chapters, titles, subtitles, notes and other elements are organized to make the reading journey clear and functional.

Coherence and flow

Repetition, gaps, transitions and unclear passages are addressed to improve the connections between ideas and sections of the text.

Editorial consistency

Spellings, acronyms, references, quotations, emphasis and conventions receive consistent treatment, recorded to guide the next stages.

WHAT CAN BE PREPARED

Manuscripts prepared for the next stage

The level of editing is defined according to the genre, audience, editorial project and condition of the manuscript.

  • Books and collections
  • Teaching and educational materials
  • Articles and academic publications
  • Reports and institutional content
  • Manuals, guides and technical documents
  • Manuscripts intended for editing and page layout

HOW IT WORKS

From the submitted manuscript to the prepared material

1

Assessment of the material

We assess the manuscript’s structure, genre, audience, existing criteria, complexity and production stage.

2

Manuscript preparation

We work on structure, flow and consistency and record questions or decisions that require discussion.

3

Quality control and delivery

We check the consistency of the whole and deliver organized files and criteria for proofreading or page layout.

Livro Um sargento de 32, de José Wagner Cabral de Azevedo, em fotografia editorial.
The book Um sargento de 32, by José Wagner Cabral de Azevedo.

EDITORIAL PROJECT

Um sargento de 32: manuscript preparation for a historical work

The publication of Um sargento de 32, by José Wagner Cabral de Azevedo, was made possible through collaboration between Ana Sesso and the author. The project involved everything from working on the manuscripts in .doc format to researching images at the Mausoléu do Ibirapuera, including attending the parade on July 9, 2016.

Ana Lúcia Sesso took part in the stages needed to ensure that the final result exceeded the expectations of the author and publisher.

PROJECTS

Portfolio of completed work

A selection of books, magazines, and corporate, institutional, academic, and cultural publications that are part of Ana Sesso’s career.

Capa de A Conquista Definitiva do Cliente, trabalho do portfólio para Habib's.
The Definitive Customer Acquisition — Habib’s — Dr. A. Alberto Saraiva
Capa de Como Ser o Melhor Gestor de Lojas e de Clientes, trabalho do portfólio para Habib's.
How to Be the Best Store and Customer Manager — Habib’s — Dr. A. Alberto Saraiva
Capa de Como Ser o Melhor Gerente de Lojas e de Clientes, trabalho do portfólio para Habib's.
How to Be the Best Store and Customer Supervisor — Habib’s — Dr. A. Alberto Saraiva
Capa de Como Ser o Melhor Administrador de Lojas e de Clientes, trabalho do portfólio para Habib's.
How to Be the Best Store and Customer Administrator — Habib’s — Dr. A. Alberto Saraiva
Mockup de duas revistas Super Varejo com acabamento fino e flexível.
Super Retail — Supermarkets — Super Retail
Mockup de duas revistas institucionais da Fundação Dorina Nowill.
Dorina Nowill Foundation — Dorina Nowill Foundation — Institutional project
Mockup em formato de revista do Relatório Anual 2010 da Fundação Dorina Nowill.
2010 Annual Report — Dorina Nowill Foundation — Institutional report
Mockup de quatro revistas juvenis da Editora Escala.
Dating Survival Guide, Vampire Survival Guide and Totally Teen — Escala Publishing — Rita Trevisan
Capa de Revista de Saúde Pública — RSP, trabalho do portfólio para Universidade de São Paulo.
Journal of Public Health — RSP — University of São Paulo — School of Public Health
Capa de Direito Sanitário, trabalho do portfólio para Journal of Health Law.
Health Law Journal — Journal of Health Law — Academic publication
Capa de Dicionário de Termos Financeiros e de Investimentos, trabalho do portfólio para Editora Nobel.
Dictionary of Financial and Investment Terms — Nobel Publishing — John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman
Capa de Prepare-se! Faça a sua empresa crescer, trabalho do portfólio para MS Business.
Get Ready! Grow Your Business — MS Business — MS Business
Capa de Jujuba de Anis, trabalho do portfólio para Editora Marca Página.
Anise Jelly Bean — Marca Página Publishing — Bruno Freitas Oliveira and Sidney Meireles
Capa de Medo de Criança, trabalho do portfólio para Editora Marca Página.
Childhood Fear — Marca Página Publishing — Ana Claudia Aguiar
Capa de Pintando o Amor com Tintas e Palavras, trabalho do portfólio para Marca Página.
Painting Love with Colors and Words — Marca Página Publishing — Gustavo Aragão Cardoso
Capa de Houve um Tempo, trabalho do portfólio para Editora Marca Página.
There Was a Time — Marca Página Publishing — Bruno Freitas Oliveira
Capa de 33 Tentações, trabalho do portfólio para Sandra Mantovani Arte & Cultura.
33 Temptations — Sandra Mantovani Art & Culture — Milton Soares de Souza
Capa de A Mágica de se Relacionar com Deus, trabalho do portfólio para Publicação independente.
The Magic of Relating to God — Independent publication — Sylvia Oliveira
Capa de 200 Anos Depois, trabalho do portfólio para Publicação independente.
200 Years Later — Independent publication — Luiz Antônio Duque
Capa de Manoki, trabalho do portfólio para Publicação independente.
Manoki — Independent publication — Ema Maria Silveira and Joemir Alfredo Brüske
Capa de Um Sargento de 32, trabalho do portfólio para Publicação independente.
A 32-Year-Old Sergeant — Independent publication — José Wagner Cabral de Azevedo
Capa de O Caso do Tipógrafo — Teologia da Inclusão, trabalho do portfólio para Publicação independente.
The Typographer’s Case and Theology of Inclusion — Independent publications — Emilio Figueira
Capa de A Decolagem de um Sonho, trabalho do portfólio para Lemos Editorial.
A Dream Takes Flight — Lemos Publishing — Ozires Silva
Capa de O Ouro Maldito dos Incas, trabalho do portfólio para Editora Conteúdo.
The Cursed Gold of the Incas — Conteúdo Publishing — Lúcio Martins Rodrigues
Capa de O Céu Fala. A Gente Entende, trabalho do portfólio para Climatempo.
The Sky Speaks. We Understand — Climatempo
Capa de Kalapalo, trabalho do portfólio para Edições Sesc SP.
Kalapalo — Sesc SP Editions — Marina Herrero and Ulysses Fernandes
Capa de Festival Lugares da Memória, trabalho do portfólio para Sesc — Turismo Social.
Places of Memory Festival — Sesc SP — Social Tourism
Capa de Corpo Vivo, trabalho do portfólio para Edições Sesc SP.
Living Body — Sesc SP Editions — Ivaldo Bertazzo
Capa de Cultura e Ação Cultural, trabalho do portfólio para Edições Sesc SP.
Culture and Cultural Action — Sesc SP Editions — Newton Cunha
Capa de Coeducação entre Gerações, trabalho do portfólio para Edições Sesc SP.
Coeducation Between Generations — Sesc SP Editions — José Carlos Ferrigno
Capa de Temas para a Dança Brasileira, trabalho do portfólio para Edições Sesc SP.
Themes for Brazilian Dance — Sesc SP Editions — Sigrid Nora

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before requesting manuscript preparation

What is the difference between manuscript preparation and proofreading?

Manuscript preparation works more broadly on the structure, flow, coherence and consistency of the manuscript. Proofreading usually follows, focusing on language accuracy and remaining inconsistencies.

How are the deadline and fee determined?

We assess length, complexity, format, the level of editing and the desired date. Based on that assessment, we propose the scope, schedule and fee.

When should manuscript preparation take place?

Preferably after the manuscript has been consolidated and before final proofreading and page layout. The sequence can be adjusted to suit the project’s workflow and needs.

Is the writer’s voice preserved?

Yes. The work aims to improve the reading experience without changing the character of the text. Sensitive changes and editorial decisions are flagged for discussion.

SHALL WE TALK?

Does your manuscript need structure and consistency?

Send a sample or your project information so we can determine the most appropriate level of manuscript preparation.

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