With the help of our formatting template, you can easily and quickly design the layout of your publication. We are also happy to take over the formatting of your academic work for you.
For printing your work, we require a digital version in both Word and PDF format. Simply send us your file as an email attachment. For larger files, please use services like WeTransfer or Dropbox.
Please always submit your file in the same format as the intended print size.
Example: For an A5 book, the submitted files should be created in A5; for other formats, please adjust accordingly.
Below is a short guide outlining the key points to keep in mind when formatting your work. (The starting format should always correspond to the format you intend for the final book):
*Other formats, such as intermediate/custom sizes, are also possible. You are welcome to submit your file in your desired final format. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help at any time.
Take advantage of our free formatting templates for Word and LaTeX.
When submitting your digital file, please include the following information:
Our Formatting Templates for Download
If you decide not to use our print format templates, you will find helpful tips on general formatting in our Guidelines for Preparing LaTeX Files.
As soon as your file has been received by our publishing house, we will create a proof print on the same or the next working day. This will be sent to you together with the publishing contract, invoice, proof of the initial print run, and the VG-Wort information sheet – digitally, and by post upon request. We can tailor the initial print run to meet the requirements of your university, if desired.
Once you have reviewed the proof print and cover drafts, and found them to be error-free, you can approve them for printing (via email or post). Any change requests will be implemented promptly to ensure the flawless publication of your academic work.
LaTeX is a complex typesetting system that can be individually adapted to your work. However, creating academic papers with LaTeX often leads to inconsistencies in the printed image due to formatting issues.
As a publisher committed to the highest quality standards, we have created a basic LaTeX template to minimize errors. Using this template allows us to more easily identify the source of any printing issues. If you choose to further develop the template or not use it, please consider the following points to ensure optimal print quality:
➔ To ensure optimal print quality, please also send us the graphics separately as bitmap files (e.g. PNG or JPG).
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to your LaTeX document class. Keep in mind that the font size must also be adjusted accordingly.After you give final print approval, your books will be shipped to you within 3–8 business days.
If you have further questions or need support, we are happy to assist you by phone, email, or in person at our publishing house – with all our expertise and commitment.