Authors will need to determine certain stylistic approaches to take in their book, for example
US or UK spelling, whether to use oxford (serial) commas, and so on. Consider these style choices while writing, rather than filling in the form before submission only to realize they are not consistent.
Authors and editors submitting to the Rights to the City book series should refer to the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. This offers user-friendly comprehensive examples and includes a bibliography style, unlike many other style guides. Authors/editors can follow disciplinary conventions regarding the choice of notes/bibliography (preferred by many working in the humanities) or author-date (more common in the social sciences) styles. If you are using author-date citations with a reference list:
The most important consideration is ensuring consistency of style throughout the manuscript, regardless of the conventions used. This applies to aspects such as spelling, oxford (serial) commas, acronyms, and referencing style. Submitting poorly prepared citations can significantly delay the publication