Publication Pre-Printing Checklist
Publication ________________________________________
Date proofed _____________ By:_______________________
Editorial Content
☐ Proofread thoroughly for grammar, punctuation, and spelling
☐ Verb tenses consistent
☐ Check headlines and subheads for grammar, capitalization, style consistency
☐ All appropriate letters in headline capitalized
☐ Check table of contents for current info and corresponding page numbers
☐ Check spelling of company name(s) throughout
☐ All publication names in italics
☐ Check proper usage of registration marks, trademarks
☐ Correct punctuation after list items or bullet items
☐ Verify correct phone numbers
☐ Confirm issue and volume number or issue date
☐ Confirm issue and page numbers throughout inside pages
☐ Confirm date of copyright
☐ Confirm masthead and staffbox information
☐ Check all mailing panel elements (return address, etc.)
Design Elements
☐ Correct and consistent typefaces and size in body text
☐ Artwork and photos where they should be/correspond to story
☐ Consistent spacing between story elements (headlines to subheads, text wraps around artwork)
☐ Folio lines consistent
☐ Bad text breaks, dropped lines (check again after revisions)
☐ End boxes on every story
☐ Confirm “Design Copyright”
☐ Required design elements (bars, arcs, etc.)
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