Planning and Administration

A good publication project starts with good planning. Start your project the best way possible by determining a "plan of attack" (referred to as a project plan). A good project plan includes the following steps:

1. Determine project requirements
2. Getting estimates and client approvals
3. Contracting
4. Production schedule

If any of the initial product specifications change during the production process, remember to assess their impact on deadlines and costs. Discuss this impact with your client before proceeding, and get his or her agreement in writing.