Submission guidelines
For Books
Hollyfield Publishing works with well-written manuscripts and pro-active authors who are open to review and critique, and intend to benefit from our support and professional expertise. In order to maintain high standards, please read our submission guidelines.
About your Manuscript's Text
1. Submit your manuscripts in a single-space Microsoft Word document using Times New Roman or Calibri and in font size 11 or 12.
2. Ensure that the content is presented in the order in which you expect it to appear in the final book.
3. Please include a title page with the author's name, a copyright page, dedication, acknowledgements, and/or a table of contents. (The page numbers can be left out of the table of contents, however, as these will almost certainly change once the book has been professionally typeset.)
4. Include a brief author Bio (2-3 sentences only, highlighting key milestones in your career).
5. Please ensure that all cited sources (if there are any) are appropriately credited in the reference section of manuscript.
6. Insert a page break at the end of each chapter, or after each poem. For preference, please don't use repeated returns, but instead select Toolbar > Insert > Page Break.
7. Please number all pages using auto-numbering. Select Toolbar > Insert > Page Numbers.
8. Please save the file with your family name, the title of your work and the word 'text', eg BookTitle-text.doc.
9. Send to the manuscript as an email attachment or, if the file is large, use a free file sharing service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
10. Submit through email: educatorspress@gmail.com.
About Your Images (If any)
1. Attach your images separately and not embedded within the text document (as this can degrade the resolution of the image).
2. Send greyscale images if they are to be used in B&W.
3. Supply a separate list of all images, and any helpful notes about their placement within the text plus captions where relevant.
4. Send all content as email attachments if the files aren't too large, or via a free file sharing service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
5. Make sure to submit photographs that are yours or use photographs that are under Creative Commons license.
Editorial Review Process and Guidelines for Book Publication
1. Initial Submission Screening (3–5 Working Days)
The Editorial Team conducts a preliminary assessment of submitted manuscripts to ensure compliance with the publication's submission requirements. At this stage, the manuscript is reviewed for completeness, adherence to formatting guidelines, originality, ethical compliance, and the inclusion of all required documents. Manuscripts that do not satisfy the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for correction before further processing.
2. Editorial Evaluation (1-2 Weeks)
The Editor evaluates the manuscript to determine its scholarly merit, relevance, originality, organization, and suitability for publication. The Editorial Team also assesses the manuscript's potential contribution to its intended discipline and target readership. Manuscripts that satisfy the publisher's standards proceed to expert review.
3. Expert Manuscript Review (2-4 Weeks)
The manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts using a double-blind review process whenever applicable. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, academic rigor, organization, clarity, accuracy, coherence, relevance, and contribution to the field. Their recommendations guide the publisher's editorial decision.
4. Editorial Decision and Author Revision (2–4 Weeks)
Based on the reviewers' reports, the Editorial Board issues one of the following decisions:
- Accept for publication
- Accept with minor revisions
- Major revisions required
- Decline publication
Authors requested to revise their manuscript must submit a revised version together with a detailed response outlining how each reviewer comment has been addressed. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.
For Magazine Article Submission (Teachers' Guide International Magazine)
Submission Guidelines
1. Submit only original articles.
2. We accept articles, essays, short story, poetry, commentary, lesson exemplar, and other types of manuscripts, either educational, scholarly or literary in nature, written in English, Filipino, or any other mother tongue.
3. Each article or essay should not be more than 500 words.
4. Format your submissions in editable MS Word format in Times New Roman or Calibri body, font size 12, double space, with 1 inch margin on all sides.
5. For articles, pay attention to the introduction, ensuring it hooks the reader and encourages them to continue reading. Use clear, concise language and provide relevant examples or anecdotes to support your points.
6. Provide Proper Citations and Sources: If your article includes data, statistics, or quotes, ensure you provide proper citations and attribute them to the original sources. Accurate information adds credibility to your work.
7. Edit and Proofread: Before submitting, thoroughly edit and proofread your article to eliminate any grammatical errors, typos, or inconsistencies. A polished piece demonstrates professionalism and increases the likelihood of acceptance.
8. Include a Brief Author Bio (2-3 sentences only highlighting key milestones in your career).
9. For photograph submission: Make sure you own your photograph’s copyright, or used under the Creative Commons license (fair use). Send as a separate attachment and not pasted on Word file.
10. Submit your manuscript via our online submission form.
Editorial Review Guidelines
1. Initial Screening (2–3 Working Days)
The Editorial Team reviews submitted articles to ensure they meet the magazine's submission guidelines, editorial standards, and scope. Manuscripts may be returned to the author if revisions are needed before further evaluation.
2. Editorial Review (1–2 Weeks)
The Editor evaluates the article for relevance, originality, clarity, writing quality, and suitability for publication. Articles that meet the magazine's standards proceed to the editing stage.
3. Revision (If Required) (1–2 Weeks)
Authors may be asked to revise their articles based on editorial comments. Revised manuscripts should address the requested changes before final consideration.
4. Copyediting and Layout (1 Week)
Accepted articles undergo copyediting, grammar and style review, formatting, and page layout preparation. Authors may receive proofs for a final review before publication.