This schedule alows 12 weeks from planning to distribution. As each stage can take longer than you expect, it's a good idea to leave more time than you think you need.

Task	Time needed (approx)
Plan publication with colleagues/department (size, number of pages, who to write text, illustrations/photographs needed, who to design/lay out, etc)	1 week min
Commission sample design and agree with the Publications and Branding Team Get costing and confirm dates with the printer	1 week min
Write text and find images	1-2 weeks
Check content with colleagues/department	1 week
Send to designer	1-2 weeks to design/lay out
1st page proofs back from design: Proofread Circulate to interested parties	1 week min to check and make corrections
Designer to make corrections	1 week
2nd proofs back from design - check again!	3 days
Designer to make final corrections	3 days
Publications and Branding Team to sign off artwork	2 days, with advance notice
Final artwork ready for printer - send to print	1-2 weeks
FINISHED COPIES Deadline date	Make sure they arrive in plenty of time before the deadline. Check them thoroughly before sending them out, and let Don Ameye know if there are any printing problems.