Process ELT presentation by Loukas Ioannou

PROCESS ELT professional centre for editorial services in ELT

A brief presentation

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Process ELT offers Complete publishing, project management, editorial, design and production services for publishers of ELT materials in any medium by experienced publishing professionals.

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Presentation outline       

Some background Publications Systems & software Editorial role Our publishing route, start to finish Scheduling Costs (generic) Feel free to contact us with any queries!

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Process ELT: mission statement

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to provide the highest calibre of publishing services in the field of ELT

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through smooth integration with the client, to prepare quality materials that suit the exact needs of each individual publisher

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Background

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Process ELT was set up in 2001 by current M.D. Loukas Ioannou (previously, Pub Manager at Pearson-Longman).

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We work with a network of specialised ELT Editorial Managers, Development Editors, Copy-editors and Proof-readers.

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We employ a range of creative designers and pre-press specialists, all of whom fully trained and highly experienced in the requirements of ELT book & multimedia production. The final press-ready product is exactly calibrated to suit the publisher’s repro requirements.

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We are always flexible to work with the Publisher’s chosen authors, editors, photo & art suppliers, software enginners etc. 1/10/18

Publications: primary-secondary

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Primary: Junior’s Club series, Eko’s Alphabet Bk, Junior Grammars, Wonderland Extra, Grammar Land

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Secondary: In Touch (aka Friends), Treasure Hunt series, Grammar Link/Time, Grammar Builder, Innovations series, Waves Intermediate, Active English Spain 1/10/18

Publications: exams

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Exams/main: Fast Track series, Gold series, Longman Exam Skills series, IELTS Express series, Thomson Exam Essentials, FCE Expert, Activate (contrib), Trinity Skills, CAE Upstream, (Express Pub)

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Exams/supplem: Cambridge Pr. Tests (Macmillan), Tests Plus series (Pearson), London Tests (Edexcel), Michigan Exam Maximisers, Michigan Skills Boosters 1/10/18

Publications: various 

Adaptations of Primary and Secondary courses for Central European markets

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New editions of global Grammar courses

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Teacher’s resources (global and local/European)

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Global Business English courses 1/10/18

Publications: various 

Extensive range of publications and adaptations for the Gulf/Arab world

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Content and editorial for: –

Interactive Whiteboard software

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Multi-ROM software

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Companion websites

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Mobile Apps

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Systems & software Process ELT editorial/management: 

Fully networked PC environment;

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Adobe suite for electronic markup;

Apple Mac network on dedicated Apple server

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files uploaded on FTP / dedicated secure links / Cloud;

Latest Adobe Creative Suite CC (cloud) for In Design, Photoshop etc

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Repro house a member of Quark Alliance and Adobe Licensed Vendor;

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Digital contract proofs calibrated per Fogra, where needed

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All final files are high res PDFX1-a

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scanners, printers up to A3+;

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schedule & project management database

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Designers, pre-press & repro:

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Editorial role We can undertake to develop a project from concept inception and primary research to bound copy. However, experience has shown it is best that… 

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the publisher develops initial concept & publishing aims, identifies authors and developers – with PELT contribution if required PELT is given detailed brief for content and design prototype/samples, to develop further on agreement of main specs, PELT undertakes to – –

complete the editorial and carry out production, and, commission, develop and produce other components. 1/10/18

Starting up a project

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We work closely with the Publisher to establish accurate specifications for projects.

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We supply detailed estimates for cost, time, resources and assignment of roles.

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We advise on all aspects of the project and help with contracts & accounts.

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Publishing route: development

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On agreed spec, cost & schedule, we undertake manuscript development (i.e. in our areas of expertise) with the selected authors and in liaison with the Pub.

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Design prototypes and pilot samples are prepared and revised as needed.

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On completion of development, follows content editing and preparation for production. 1/10/18

Publishing route: production (1)

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Detailed production stages are agreed and then proofs (electronic) go securely on-line for the Pub/consultants to comment on.

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We undertake photo research (online) and selections are uploaded for approval while our editors make content corrections and proof-read. We also manage the illustrators commissioned by the Pub.

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Further proofs incorporate all key visuals in position and are uploaded for approval. 1/10/18

Publishing route: production (2)

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Subsequent sets of proofs follow the same approval route, following agreed stages.

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On approval of final proofs, final materials are prepared and sent to the Pub for sign-off. (Hard copy if required.)

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We project manage all stages and all contributors and a full schedule is on-line for Publisher’s access.

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Publishing route: non-text element     

PELT manages illustrators selected by the Publisher. PELT can source RF photos for any project or work with Pub’s photo researchers/vendors. PELT will handle text permission forms and send them to Pub for clearance. PELT will prepare all recording scripts and approve all listening copies. PELT can adapt materials based on original archive and can work on non English text, also set IPA phonetic.

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Publishing route: digital 

PELT works with selected Developers of Digital Content for all digital media, to produce – – – –

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Interactive Whiteboard s/w Websites (informational or interactive) Apps (Android, iOS) CD-ROM, multi-ROM software

At PELT we supply the content and take care of all checking and proofing based on agreed specs. PELT can work with the publisher’s chosen digital suppliers for full integration 1/10/18

Publishing route: repro On completion, our repro house can deliver:

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Final archive CDs prepared as per corporate guidelines, with protected copies stored on system.

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Final printer discs as per printer’s settings, fully checked through Pre-flight and certified on PDFX1a.

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Kodak/Fogra certified digital contract proofs, matchprints or other colour proof, on request.

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Schedules: whole project sample

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Schedules: typical lead times

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Primary course: 20 months for all components of 2-level course (PB, WB, TB, Grammar, Companion)

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Secondary CBk: 22 months for all components of 3-level course incl. Grammar, Companion, Tests

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Illustrated Grammar course: 9 months for one level, 12 months for 4-level course

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Exam Skills/Practice: 8-9 months

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Greek Companions: 4-5 months 1/10/18

Confidentiality

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All proposals, specs, estimates, schedules of all un-signed and contracted projects are strictly confidential.

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All Process ELT-contracted freelancers are contracted under exclusive confidentiality clause.

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Process ELT and contributors work on a strict non-compete policy.

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All on-line communications are either directly on Publisher’s FTP or via our own protected website. 1/10/18

Your own protected web-area

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Estimates and accounts

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We offer detailed estimates with separate costing for management, expenses, editorial, creative design, text design and repro – or can use the Publisher’s assigned cost codes.

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Payments are made on completion of agreed stages, e.g. advance on signature, on complete m/s, on first proofs, on final disc.

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Euro invoices are sent as per agreed pay schedule to the Pub’s AP on approval. 1/10/18

Costs: indicative rates

Colours

Complexity/level

Average cost per page

4 colours

High (e.g. Coursebook)

€160–€200

4 colours

Average (e.g. Supplement/Skills/Grammar)

€120–€160

4 colours

Low (e.g. basic Grammar, primary)

€100–€120

2 colours

High (e.g. Exams Workbook)

2 colours

Average (e.g. Secondary Skills)

€70–€90

2 colours

Low (e.g. Secondary Companion)

€60–€70

1 colour

High (e.g. Pr Tests)

€50–€70

1 colour

Average (e.g. Exams Companion)

€30–€50

1 colour

Low (e.g. Simple Companion)

€20–€35

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€80–€100

Costs: indicative rates - index      

Costs above include: all editorial work (not concept development), including some low level remedial manuscript writing all design work, from typesetting and sample design for approval to final layouts all prints, colour lasers, text proofs, on-line PDF proofs, etc all repro and pre-press work (CTP discs, contract proofs, archive discs, etc.) all basic expenses, such as couriering, copies, local travel, management & communications, etc. Not included: artwork costs, photo clearances, text permissions, audio rec’s, commissioned photos, multimedia production 1/10/18

Process ELT your partner in publishing

Contact Loukas Ioannou at email: L-Ioannou@process-elt.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/processelt Tel.: (0030) 6948 205457 27

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