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Just in case you are interested -here is the construction schedule for the summer issue of Gunmaker
The target goal is to put it in your mailbox on the first day of the appropriate season. Notice that it starts with the goal and works backwards.
Construction Schedule for the Summer issue of Gunmaker #196
June 20th first day of summer, Gunmaker is delivered to mailboxes.
June 11th & 12th Gunmaker drops and is mailed
June 2nd Printer proof is corrected and approved
May 28th -29th Gunmaker goes to Printer
May 27th proof 2 is returned to Layout
May26th Proof 2 comes to editor
May 21st. Proof 1 is returned to layout
May 18th Proof 1 comes to editor
April 10th Gunmaker files go to Layout – allows layout 30 plus day
April 9th – cut off for material
Early April – 1st to 9th Gather reports and latest news from officers
Final production of any graphics
Captions for photos
Final assembly of all files
Reread and proof all
End of March 15th – 31st Gather material, assemble, proof,
Collect late material
March 1st to 15th
Primary collection of materials
Final decision about the covers
Send reminders to officers for reports
End of February 15th to 28th
Create organized files for departments
Experiment with possible covers