1

Publishing of books (new and reprint)

manuscript (for new titles)

copy of books for scanning or flats (for reprints)

First semester: January to May
Target launch: Last Friday of May

Second semester: June to November
Target launch: Last Friday of November

at least 12 books per semester

2

Processing of author’s royalty

royalty agreement form

covers from July 1 of the present year to June 30 of the following year

Notifies author if check payment is ready or deposited in his/her bank account.

3

Coordinating payments for goods and services with the suppliers

purchase order

disbursement voucher

approximately two months

Informs client if check payment is ready for release.

4

Processing payment for personal services of external artists

job order

approximately fifteen days

Informs client if check payment is ready for release.

5

Bookstore and online sale of books

Book stock, website and Internet connection, cash or check payment, LBP deposit slip or DBP merchant settlement report

Bookstore sale: daily transaction

Local online sale: 2 to 3 days from date of payment

International online sale: 5 to 7 working days from date of payment

6

Participation in major book fairs

Book stock, transportation and shipping services

Philippine Academic Book Fair:
*March 1–3

ALBASA (Cebu) Book Fair:
*May 17–19

DACUN (Davao) Book Fair:
*August 9–11

Manila International Book Fair:
*September 13–17

7

Online marketing of UP Press books

Cover and blurb of new and old titles, updated catalog, website, and Internet connection

approximately 2 weeks to a month before release of new title

approximately one month before a special marketing or sales event