For Current Authors

Once a project has been accepted for production, we require that all final manuscripts and illustrations be prepared in accordance with certain specifications. This is to ensure that your work proceeds efficiently through copyediting and production.

Documents for Authors 

The following documents provide guidance on how to prepare and submit your final manuscript and artwork. Please note that these instructions apply to both single-author works and edited collections. If you have specific questions, please get in touch with your acquiring editor.

• Final Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
• Final Manuscript Submission Checklist
• Final Poetry Manuscript Submission Guidelines
• Final Art Preparation Guidelines
• Art Log
• Copyright and Permission Guidelines
• Permissions Checklist

Ordering Your Book

University of Pittsburgh Press authors are eligible for a exclusive discount on all Press print format books available for ordering on our website. These discounts may not be combined with other discounts or special prices offered by the Press. Email your Pitt acquisitions editor to get your verified author discount code, which is only for author use. It goes without saying but we’ll say it anyway: Please don’t share.

Options for Ordering

To place an online order from this website, select your books, then enter your author discount code into the shopping cart. To place a phone order, call customer service at 800-848-6224. Be prepared to identify yourself as an University of Pittsburgh Press author for verification, offer your discount code, and complete payment during the call. For authors outside of the Americas, please search for your book on the Liverpool University Press Distribution website to apply your author discount code.