Manuscript Preparation

The tools provided here are intended to help authors prepare manuscripts for submission to our press. They will also be of use to writers, editors, and publishers at other organizations who are looking for models for procedure and content. Please note that other publishers and organizations may have their own specific guidelines.

Books

Journals

Many CHICAGO Journals provide specific guidelines for manuscript preparation, statements of editorial policy, and instructions for submitting manuscripts for web-based peer review on their individual web page. The link below directs to a browsable list of journals published by the University of Chicago Press.

Visit the CHICAGO Journals website

Individual journals provide instructions specific to their authors on pages similar to the below example of The American Naturalist.

Visit The American Naturalist Instructions for Authors Page

General instructions may be found at the following links: