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Forms & Sample Documents for Authors

McFarland tries to use form letters and forms as little as possible. A few that are commonly of interest can be found here. The forms and samples are provided in a PDF file format. The freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.


Sample Contract
A sample copy of McFarland's universal contract for authors is located here.

Sample Contract (pdf)


Author Aids & Instructional Brochures
McFarland has prepared for its authors several brochures which address common questions. While these questions are also addressed elsewhere on this site, these instructional brochures can serve as hard-copy "cheat sheets," offering important tips and guidelines.

Preparing a Manuscript for McFarland (pdf)
Guidelines for Editors of Multicontributor Manuscripts (pdf)
Important Notice Regarding Photographs and Illustrations (pdf)


Author Information Questionnaire
Once you have signed and returned your contract, an author information questionnaire will automatically be mailed to you. (You might hear us refer to it from time to time as a "Form 10.") If you require a replacement copy of your questionnaire, it is available for download here in a PDF file format.

Form 10.pdf

Alternately, authors may complete and submit their questionnaire online.

Online Author Information Questionnaire