Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Once a project has been accepted for production, we require that all final manuscripts, disks, and artwork be prepared in accordance with certain specifications, in order to ensure that your work proceeds smoothly and efficiently through editing and production. Incomplete and/or poorly prepared manuscripts may be returned to you, delaying the publication of your book.

Please download and read our Guidelines for Authors carefully before submitting your final manuscript. Note that these instructions—including those pertaining to the preparation of art and disks—apply to edited volumes as well as single-author works. Please share these guidelines with your contributors as necessary.

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Tax Forms for Authors publishing with the University of Pittsburgh Press

To ensure proper processing of any royalties or other payments you are due, we must have certain Internal Revenue Service documents from you for our records.

If you are a US citizen or have Resident Alien status, please complete a W-9 Form.

• You can download a PDF of the W-9 form here

• Instructions for the W-9 can be downloaded here

If you are the citizen of another country, please complete a W-8 Form.

• You can download a PDF of the W-8 form here

• Instructions for the W-8 can be downloaded here

Please complete, print, and sign the appropriate form.  Then send the hard copy by mail or fax to the attention of your acquisitions editor at:

University of Pittsburgh Press
Eureka Building/Fifth Floor
3400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Fax: (412) 383-2466

University guidelines require us to have an updated IRS form on file in order to process any payments.  Please be assured that we value and respect the confidentiality of your personal information.  Feel free to contact your acquisitions editor if you have any questions.