Submitting your yearbook is a major milestone. Finally, after months of writing, designing, photographing, editing, and proofreading, it’s a great feeling to finish uploading those final pages! But once the submission is complete, many advisers ask the same question: “Now what?”

For many yearbook programs, it is routine to renew with the same publisher. Deadlines are approaching, and the year is busy! It is less complicated to continue with what is familiar. Your publisher plays a major role in the success of your program, not just in printing your book. The publisher supports your team, guides your workflow, and helps you bring your creative vision to life.

By late February, most yearbook teams aren’t lacking motivation. They’re lacking clarity. Deadlines are approaching, spreads are incomplete, and proofs are circulating. The pressure isn’t solely emotional; it’s also logistical.