How It Works

BookForge Process Overview: quick narrative

BookForge contains several Book Projects. All of these have Authors and Readers. Authors must be registered users. Readers do not have to register. A Book Project is "owned" by a managing editor.

Contributing to BookForge

1. Register with BookForge to become an Author.

2. Pick or suggest a book topic to write.

3. Read the book so far and contribute!

4. Editors nominate the managing editor of a Book Project.

The managing editor takes care of ensuring the quality of content. S/he also spearheads activities that will resolve issues such us contested content.

Quality Control

1. Readers and Authors are allowed to comment on a book project.
All comments are to be accepted with an open mind. Remember that our goal is to put out excellent books that will withstand the most stringent scrutiny.

2. During a regular period, managing editors review the comments on each book page.

3. In case of questions that need resolution, managing editors need to initiate activities such us doing research, inviting a panel of experts, etc.