GUIDELINES FOR WRITER
For authors interested in publishing a book with ASWARA Publisher, please fill out the Book Proposal Form via the mySENI system and upload the manuscript. To facilitate the initial review the evaluation process, authors are requested to submit the manuscript (printed or digital) in the following format:
- Font type and size: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Pages should be numbered from the beginning to the end.
- Double spacing of 1.5 (including footnotes, references/bibliography, and figure/table caption).
- 1-inch margins on all sides of the page (left/right/top/bottom).
- Prints are made on one side of white A4 paper (for printed manuscript submission only).
- The CD (if any) should be labeled with the author’s name, manuscript title, software used, and font type (for printed manuscript submission only).
- Written permission (if applicable) from the copyright holder or original owner to republish material and acknowledgement (credit lines) attached (e.g., figures, tables, and quotations).
- Special notes for submitted materials (if any): use of specific software or fonts.
- Writers are encouraged to organize their writing using chapters or subchapters. Subchapter division can be indicated by the following:
Chapter Title: Uppercase/Bold/Font Size 14
First Subchapter: Uppercase/Bold/Font Size 12
Second Subchapter: Lowercase/Bold/Font Size 12
Third Subchapter: Lowercase/Italic/Bold/Font Size 12
(Writing beyond fourth chapter is not encouraged). - The use of footnotes or endnotes for additional explanations in the text is discouraged.
- Text sources should follow this style: (author, year).
- Appendices, if any, must be numbered in Roman numerals such as Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III , and so on.
- Glossary, if any, explanations of terms must be arranged alphabetically. Each term should be indented.
- Brief biography; a concise description about the author.
- Index; written keywords or items for quick reference by the author. Must be arranged alphabetically.
- Bibliography; using the latest APA style.
- Blurb and brief author biography.
Common elements that should be included in a manuscript
- Preliminary Section: Title Page, Table of Contents, Foreword, Introduction, List of Abbreviations.
- Text:
a. Introduction
b. Chapter, section atau Subchapter
c. Conclusion - End Section
a. Endnotes (excepts for edited works, i.e., at the end of each chapter
b. Glossary
c. References
d. Index - Book Cover:
a. Brief Author information
b. Blurb
Specifications for Figures and Tables
Figures and tables are elements present in almost every manuscript. Therefore, to facilitate editing and the production of suitable figures and tables for publication, please refer to the following specifications:
- Size: 4.5 inches long x 7 inches wide (portrait view); 7 inches long x 4.5 inches wide (landscape view).
- Figures/tables are separated from the text, referenced, and marked with their position in the text.
- Resolution: at least 300 dpi.
- Figures/tables should be submitted in their original editable file format (JPEG/PNG).
- Figures/tables should include appropriate numbering and captions.
- Figures/tables should include full sources if quoted from other sources/publications.
General Style Guide
The ASWARA publisher does not set specific style guidelines that must be used in writing and editing manuscripts. However, authors may refer to the Dewan Style and APA Style as general guidelines for ASWARA Publisher. Authors should also ensure language consistency, spelling, punctuation, numbering, and other aspects throughout the manuscript.
Submission of Author Documents
Authors are also requested to submit personal information, including a copy of their identification card, current contact address, and author photo when submitting the manuscript to facilitate application processing.
Guide for Authors
Book Proposal Form