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PacktPub Submission Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure chapters meet Packt Publishing submission requirements.
Format and Length
- Chapter length 20-30 pages (typical range)
- Submitted in required format (Word or Markdown per author guidelines)
- SharePoint formatting guidelines followed
- Proper heading levels used (H1 for chapter, H2 for sections)
- Page breaks appropriate
Chapter Structure
- Learning objectives clearly stated at beginning
- Introduction section engaging and sets context
- Main content broken into logical sections
- Summary section included at end
- "Further reading" or "See also" section provided
- Prerequisites clearly listed
Code Examples
- All code tested and working
- Code formatting consistent
- Syntax highlighting language specified
- Long lines broken appropriately (no horizontal scrolling)
- Code comments explain key concepts
- Output examples provided where helpful
Screenshots and Images
- Screenshots in required format (PNG typical, 300 DPI)
- Images clearly labeled (Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, etc.)
- Captions provided for all figures
- Images referenced in text
- High quality and readable
- Appropriate resolution for print and digital
Style and Voice
- Second person ("you") perspective used
- Active voice preferred over passive
- Conversational but professional tone
- Chicago Manual of Style guidelines followed
- Consistent terminology throughout
Technical Content
- Technical accuracy verified
- Current best practices demonstrated
- Version numbers specified for all software/libraries
- Cross-platform considerations noted where relevant
- Deprecated features avoided
Educational Elements
- Concepts explained clearly before code
- Progressive skill building through chapter
- Real-world examples and use cases included
- Troubleshooting tips provided
- Key points highlighted or called out
References and Resources
- URLs verified and working
- Official documentation referenced
- GitHub repository links included (if applicable)
- Attribution for third-party code or content
- License information for code included
Review and Quality
- Grammar and spelling checked
- Technical review completed
- Code review completed
- Peer review feedback addressed
- Author checklist completed (if provided by Packt)
Submission Package
- Main chapter file
- All images in separate folder
- Code files organized and tested
- README for code repository (if applicable)
- Change log or revision notes (if resubmitting)