Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Proposals should give a brief synopsis of the central arguments and themes of the book, and it is very helpful for us to have the following information included. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. Book proposal guidelines university of california press. Book publishing proposal template for ms word proposal. When the book is accepted, our inhouse development editors and the rest of our editorial team will work with the author to help him or her create the best book possible. The purpose of a book proposal is to capture a publishing editors interest so that he or she will agree to publish your book. We are pleased to evaluate proposals for books and book series within the subject areas that we are actively developing. If your book proposal template convinces the publisher, then they will contract and pay you to write the book. The proposal also provides a description that could be used on the book s back cover and in marketing materials, so it should be written in a way.
Zondervan reflective books aim to be good, engaging reads that encourage deep reflection, inspire action. We welcome proposals for books, series or journals, from both experienced and. Overview describe your book in two or three paragraphs 500 wo. Policy press and let them know of any major changes to the book content, or delivery date. Use the relevant guidelines listed below to structure your proposal as this will. Suny press does not publish unrevised dissertations. For authors teachers college press teachers college press. Something we do to help each other, and at the same time, the publishers who may, or may not, be commercial and for profit. Describe the societys and the journals main priorities. Nonfiction book proposal outline ted weinstein literary. See sample book proposal forms routledge, sage, bloomsbury, policy press. Sbl press welcomes proposals for scholarly books in biblical studies and related fields.
Please note, however, that we receive and carefully consider hundreds of submissions each month. In the case of a nonfiction book, the book proposal in written first before you write the whole book. Dec 04, 2014 a book proposal for an academic press has seven basic components. Using the latest technology, our books are produced efficiently, quickly, and attractively, with inhouse production and design teams alongside key partnerships with external partners. We at carolina academic press welcome your book proposals for titles in law and other academic areas. Instead of writing the entire book, then trying to interest an editor or agent which is how it works with novels, you write the proposal first. Questions to consider as you prepare a book proposal. Guidelines for submitting a book proposal pluto press is always interested in receiving proposals for new books. An indication of whether any part of your manuscript has been.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. We strive to respond to all submissions in a timely manner. This form contains a summary of the book, its aims, its goals and main features. Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. If a project is complex, the proposal can reach 40 to 50 pages. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. The quality of a book proposal is a key factor in selling the project to a publisher. Policy press publishes 120 new books each year and has a backlist of over 600 books. The university press of kansas welcomes proposals via email, but not attached partial or complete manuscripts. If you would like to submit a book proposal or a manuscript to yale university press, please send it, along with the following information, by mail or email to only one editor. A book proposal is a simple proposal format that is used to sell nonfiction books to publishers. The core of the publishing process is the book proposal. Publishes books and journals especially in american history, the american west, and native american studies. Those interested in chosen books may read more here.
Yale university press editors yale university press. Manuscript submissions how can i submit my manuscript to zondervan to be published. The document should give ubc press a clear and detailed idea of what your book will be about. Find out more about each stage of the publishing process at bristol university press and policy press in this interactive infographic. Even if the author submits a full manuscript, he or she also should submit a book proposal that describes the books purpose, the potential audience for the book, and the. Learning resources, policy and practice, trade books for the general reader or. Open access options for books bristol university press. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission.
How does it compare with extant literature on the subject. Welcome to the university of illinois press information for prospective and current authors. The book itself has departed in some ways from the specification given in the proposal. Your proposal should be no longer than ten singlespaced pages and also include information about length of the proposed manuscript in the number of words, intended audience, and intended illustration program. At wiley, your commissioning editor will be a subject specialist, and you can contact them directly with your proposal. This is a detailed guide to the publishing process with. Our fields of publication and information about submitting your book proposal or manuscript to the university of chicago press. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements. Harvard university press publishes thoughtful books for both scholars and educated general readers in history, philosophy, literature, classics, religion, law, economics, public policy, physical and life sciences, technology, history of science, behavioral sciences, and education, along with reference works in a wide range of fields. Jul 02, 2015 how to write a book proposal posted on july 2, 2015 by karen kelsky you all know that the book proposal is the cornerstone to a successful tenure track career in most areas of the humanities and social sciences. Hook invite the reader into your proposal with an interesting anecdote or some surprising data.
Ideas for books are as varied as the books themselves. We currently accept unsolicited book proposals for the following imprints only. Jul 29, 2010 if your proposal is unique, try to establish whether youve really found a gap in the market, or whether this is a book that has no market. We are a catholic book publisher serving the spiritual and educational needs of individuals, groups, and the church as a whole. Below is an outline of the sort of information to provide when requesting a proposal. Proposal guidelines clearly written proposals best enable us to determine whether books are suitable matches with our publishing program. Carolina academic press 700 kent st durham, nc 277049. It is not our policy to return proposals, so please do not send originals. A guide for firsttime academic authors, 2nd edition, edited by eleanor harman et al. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below.
Here you can find documents for book submissions for our crc press imprint science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine. Outline for a book proposal university of virginia press. Submit a book proposal thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. It shows why your book is a saleable and marketable product. You should submit your proposal by email directly to that editor. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. The most important aspect of this onepage description is the argument you will set forth. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. Submit a book proposal or manuscript to the university of chicago. Our journals department is also seeking to expand its family of humanities and social science journals.
Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectus proposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. You may also submit your work to christian book proposals, an online service of the evangelical christian publishers association. Bristol university press publishing for global impact. If you have an idea for a book, or are currently writing, and you would like to submit an outline or proposal, please contact the appropriate commissioning editor at the polity editorial office in cambridge details below. The book proposal act as a business plan that convinced the publisher to make an investment in your book. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. You will have access to all materials indefinitely. Guidelines for special issue proposals policies and. An argument for the book s importance, as a rationale for publishing by the university of virginia press. Tips for book proposals tips for book proposals a proposal is the most effective method by which to tell a prospective editorpublisher about your work. Writing a book publishing proposal is a timeconsuming task as a lot of research is required. Please download and complete our publishing proposal form. Here is a basic template for a book proposal, which many of our clients have used successfully. See the downloads box for documents relating to every aspect of publishing with pluto from our open access publishing programme, to information on submitting a book proposal and working within our style guidelines.
The chair and all members of the book committee must be published authors who are members in good standing of nasw. Apr 19, 2017 a publisher worth their salt should have a book proposal form, guidelines, or similar on their website for you to download. If you would like to submit your proposal by email, please check with the appropriate editor before doing so, as different editors. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. Cambridge university press is always pleased to consider new proposals for print andor digital projects in all the major areas in which we publish. It is by david sanford, a published author, editor, and literary agent for more than 300 books who now serves on the leadership team at corban university. This will enable us to give you a clear picture of the benefits of publishing with oxford journals. In a novel, the entire book is written first, then trying to find an editor or publisher. We welcome proposals for books, series or journals, from both experienced. Your commissioning editor will read your proposal and decide whether it fits within the scope of our publishing. Once you have signed and returned your contract to your commissioning editor, your project editor will send you a full set of guidelines on the timeframe and expectations of the project going forward. Should you wish to submit your proposal by mail instead, our address is. If you would like to submit a proposal, please read our author guide to ensure it.
Please email your proposal to the appropriate acquisitions editor. You may use the form below to send us your proposal. Harvard university press publishes thoughtful books for both scholars and educated general. This exciting new university press questions the status quo, disrupts current thinking and reframes ideas in a global context.
Although the proposal s length varies from proposal to proposal, a typical proposal is 10 to 25 pages in length. Manuscript submissions thank you for your interest in ave maria press. Your proposal should contain the following elements. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency it is a lot of work to create a good book proposal, but it is one of the most important aspects of landing a reputable publisher michael christian penname. Pluto is an independent, radical publisher of nonfiction books. Sample book proposal home cambridge university press. Christian book proposals christian manuscript submissions. This takes time and it may take up to two months to respond to you so we encourage your patience. How to write a book proposal is the resource for aspiring nonfiction authors. A list of courses in which your book might be used as a text or supplementary text, indicating the course level at which this book may be used. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the. As mentioned in my discussion on how to get published, if youre interested in writing a book length work of nonfiction, you dont need to write the entire manuscript before you make the sale. Bristol university press and policy press, 19 old park hill, bristol, bs2 8bb, uk. Spell out how your book will be similar to, as well as different from.
Basic guidelines and resources are provided below, but authors are encouraged to discuss manuscript ideas and drafts with the appropriate series editor early in the process. Reasons for writing, proposed length, and amount of illustration. Careful attention is given to every project submitted. We invite you to tour our website and author pages on your way to determining if you would like to work with us. Read more about bristol university press and its imprint policy press. What follows is a brief description of what the editors in the higher education department might expect of a proposal for a new textbook and how they will.
The following guidelines are designed to ensure that your proposal reaches us with as much relevant information as possible. We do, however, consider book proposals that have their origins in dissertation research and are suitably revised. For initial submissions, please send a proposal describing your project, an annotated table of contents, one sample chapter, and a copy of your c. Narrative description 24 typescript pages of the proposed book s content and scope. Preparing your proposal edinburgh university press. Proposal guidelines to download proposal guidelines for new books word proposal form and guidelines for shorts word proposal guidelines for a new series word proposal guidelines for a new journal word if you would like to discuss your proposal before sending it to us, please contact the editor for your subject area. Submitting proposals for publication consideration cornell.
Below is a link to our proposal submission form, but before you complete this, please browse our website to ensure we publish in your area. We are very pleased that you are considering writing for oxford university press. The guidelines from my publisher, policy press, are here. But most of us dont have it as a easy as just flipping through a.
Text preparation instructions for authored disk manuscripts in microsoft word. Youre ready to move on to the next step in your journey. Those interested in brazos press may read more here. Christian manuscript submissions authors wanting to present their own book proposals to the leading christian publishers in the industry. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. A clearly written, well argued proposal enables an editor to best determine whether or not your proposed book is suitable for the publishing program she oversees. It acts as a business case or business plan for your book that persuades a publisher to make an investment. The goal for books in this imprint is to be part of. Ask colleagues to comment, or talk to visiting sales staff or editors from a publishing house about your ideas. We will acknowledge receipt of your proposal in a timely manner. The publisher is also likely to want a sample chapter, particularly if you have no track record as a book author. Authors wishing to present a proposal should write to the editorial department with a brief prospectus, including a description of the work and its intended audience, table of contents, introduction or sample chapter, expected length and number of illustrations, information on the schedule for completion of the manuscript, and a brief.
Advice from an experienced book editor and literary agent on how to write a proposal and a manuscript that will appeal to editors at trade publishing houses as well as at university presses. Consider the existing books in this field and discuss specifically their strengths and weaknesses. Book committee members read and rate manuscripts, advise nasw press staff on content, and make recommendations for publication. The proposal gives them key information to get the process started. How to submit a professional book proposal guilford press.
They arise in all sorts of different situations, but generally a book concept is written down into a proposal form. We are delighted you are interested in submitting a book proposal to lup. The editors welcome such proposals for themed special issues that are within the scope of the journal. Submission guidelines johns hopkins university press books. Those interested in submitting a proposal to baker academic may read more here. Find out how to submit a proposal on our information for authors pages. Submit a book proposal to ivp only if you have had direct contact with one of our editors. With a diverse commissioning background, laura has enjoyed working with authors all around the world from inception through to publication, with a focus on making connections, developing relationships and supporting the dissemination of research that can impact policy and practice.
Bristol university press strives to publish worldclass scholarship that advances theory, knowledge and learning within and beyond academia. This page will direct you to some examples of book proposal sections so that you can put together a winning book proposal. Once your title has been contracted, we will send you a copy of our editorial and production guidelines. Preparing a request for proposal rfp general information. University of wisconsin press 728 state street, suite 443, madison, wi 53706 usa phone. A book proposal argues why your book idea is a salable, marketable product. Guilford press is interested in considering professional books from clinicians, researchers, and scholars in psychology, psychiatry, social work, mental health, school psychology, special education, literacy, research methods, and geography, plus trade books for the general public in mental health, psychology, parenting, and selfhelp. Please send your query to the appropriate acquisitions editor see below. Write in a direct style and highlight whats distinctive, interesting, and relevant about your work. I offer you a range of successful book proposals that you can study and use to better understand the diversity of approachesincluding a proposal i wrote for my own book under contract with university of chicago press. Book proposals are used to sell nonfiction books to publishers. It breaks down what we are looking for as agents with useful examples and tips from our side of the desk. A book proposal is sent to apress, and the proposal goes through the same screening process as our nonopen access proposals do.
Click here to download the full guidelines for current polity authors. You are also welcome to listen to free audio recordings of teds book proposal bootcamp and other workshops and media appearances. Gordon warnock, partner, fuse literary agency take it from someone who has seen a lot of book proposals. Guidelines for special issue proposals the journal seeks to publish focused, coherent thematic volumes that will be of lasting use to the community, well cited, and of the highest quality. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. William cane has a helpful website for writing proposals. To submit, email your proposal together with your sample material as word documents to the commissioning editor for your subject. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you can find information on the process below.