Forms and guidelines for authors this section puts all the information you need in one place for preparing and publishing your manuscript. Please submit a book proposal of no more than twelve pages, and email it to the appropriate subject editor. Be sure to check out as many of these as possible before you begin to draft your proposal. 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. And making use of a book proposal template word or sample book proposal template will give you an outline to follow of what you should include. The book also is one of the first a priori designed systematic qualitative comparative mediumn studies in the field see further pp. These should be pages that are typical of the book as a whole, especially critical to your argument, or that give a good overview of the book. Proposal submission form please tick if applicable. 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. George washington and the creation of an american institution, tells about the yellow fever outbreak that our country faced in its capital during its early yearsand how our first president responded. If your book fits into a particular series at the press, mention that, and explain why. Mar 22, 2011 in this blog post, i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and then suggest a method for writing such a proposal.
For initial submissions, please send a proposal describing your project, an annotated table of contents, one sample chapter, and a copy of your c. These notes are intended to help you put together a detailed outline of your book and to give you an idea of the process that cambridge follows once the proposal has been submitted. The reality of writing a good book proposal the chronicle. However, given that the rejection is received only a few hours after the proposal sent, i do not think the editor actually looks that carefully. Guidelines for authors university of massachusetts press. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. Book concepts will be evaluated by the mrs new publications products subcommittee and associates at cambridge university press. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books university of chicago press, 2008 beth luey, handbook for academic authors cambridge university press, 2002. William germano, from dissertation to book chicago, 2005 here the focus is on revision and revisioning process. The book is set within the governance and regulatory literature. The lessobvious elements of an effective book proposal the. Randomness arises in communication systems at many levels. Additionally, united states tax law requires that harvard university withhold.
Phd thesis adaptation conference proceedings book title. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. If you have any questions about your book proposal, contact the commissioning editor for your subject and well be happy to help. Submitting proposals for publication consideration cornell. Please see our page on royalties for a glossary of common terms on the royalty statement and answers to some frequently asked questions about the royalty payment process all foreign authors are required to complete a vendor request form in order to receive royalty payments from harvard university press. If you need any further help or assistance, or cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our editorial team. Book proposal guidelines university of california press. About cambridge university press preparing your book proposal. You may include a sample chapter, but please do not send a.
Being already published and something of a realist, i knew from the outset the concept was a long shot. Yale university press editors yale university press. A book proposal for an academic press has seven basic components. We, at cambridge english, pride ourselves on delivering the best experience for english learning to our teachers and their students. If you wish to present a book proposal, please write to one of our acquisitions editors, by post or email, sending a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, table of contents, and a prospectus. Cambridge university press book proposal working book. If you have any questions about your book proposal, contact the commissioning editor for. Our current covid19 crisis isnt the first time this nation has faced an epidemic.
Email your book proposal as a word document, together with your sample material, to the commissioning editor for your subject. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. This book uses stochastic models to shed light on important issues in the design and control of communication networks. Then catherine clarke, of felicity bryan associates, got in touch and taught me how to pitch a proposal to commercial publishers. 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.
Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. Author hub is the dedicated, online platform for cambridge university press book authors. 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. Of course, as always, if you want to learn how to write an. Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan. With offices in amherst and boston, our inhouse team comprises eight people, covering all aspects of the publication processfrom acquisitions, editing, and production to publicity, marketing, and sales. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below.
Book proposal to cambridge university press author. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books university of chicago press, 2008 beth luey, handbook for. The book itself has departed in some ways from the specification given in the proposal. 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. It acts as a business case or business plan for your book that persuades a publisher to make an investment.
The document should give ubc press a clear and detailed idea of what your book will be about. Although this is an academic textbook, the proposal demonstrates the basic requirements of a successful pitch for any nonfiction book, including an excellent chapterbychapter summary. Editors prefer to receive proposals by regular mail. Manuscript preparation guidelines for all the guidelines and instructions an author needs to prepare a manuscript and any accompanying artwork for editing and production at yale university press, see the links below. University publishers, such as harvard university press and university of california press, are great resources. Proposal meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Mar 06, 2014 my first book, based on my doctoral thesis and published by cambridge university press, was deemed to be well written, and i began to be mentioned as an academic who could write things people enjoyed reading. Library of social science works with a select number of publishersthrough our 2016 promotional packageto distribute calls for book proposals cambridge scholars publishingone of our fastestgrowing clientshas established a reputation as one of the top presses presenting scholarly monographs and edited collections. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. William germano, from dissertation to book university of chicago press, 2005 william germano, getting it published, 2nd edition. For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Cambridge scholars publishing is registered in the united kingdom. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements. Please check with us before sending a complete manuscript, since unsolicited submissions are not returned. Sure, some parts of psychology and economics and other fields are not bookbased, but continue reading. Reasons for writing, proposed length, and amount of illustration. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly. 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. Acquisitions editor sage house, 512 east state street ithaca, new york 14850. Write in a direct style and highlight whats distinctive, interesting, and relevant about your work. Familiarity with our list is recommended before submitting a book proposal.
How to write a winning academic book proposal enago academy. Thank you for your interest in oxford university press. Preparing your proposal edinburgh university press. Manuscript preparation guidelines yale university press. University presses academic publishers humanities journals. 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. About cambridge university press preparing your book. Submitting proposals for publication consideration. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission. 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. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish.
The lessobvious elements of an effective book proposal. Manuscript preparation guidelines for all the guidelines and instructions an author needs to prepare a manuscript and any accompanying artwork for editing and. Library of social science works with a select number of publishersthrough our 2016 promotional packageto distribute calls for book proposals cambridge scholars publishingone of our fastestgrowing clientshas established a reputation as one of the top presses presenting scholarly monographs and edited collections we encourage readers of the lss newsletter to submit a book proposal. Welcome to the university of massachusetts press guidelines for authors. 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.
Cambridge university press the worlds oldest publisher, founded in 1534 integral part of the university of cambridge offices in over 50 countries, trading in over 200 1534 cambridge is granted a letters patent to print all manner of books by henry viii. The most important aspect of this onepage description is the argument you will set forth. Very quick and polite rejection as others have mentioned, which is much appreciated. In 2016 we launched experience better learning, which is our promise to teachers to provide support, resources and technology that you can trust, so you can focus on doing what you do best teach. Derricourt, twelve years the publishing director of cambridge university press and a published scholar himself, brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to the subject. In both print and digital formats, we publish a number of scholarly series, interdisciplinary scholarly works in the.
In this blog post, i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and then suggest a method for writing such a proposal. Always check the proposal guidelines for your target publishers. If you have a project that you are interested in publishing with georgetown university press, you must first submit a proposal. We will contact you as soon as we have had a chance to thoroughly examine your manuscript proposal. Cambridge university press book proposal working book title. Your commissioning editor will read your proposal and decide whether it fits within the scope of our publishing. Book proposal to cambridge university press senior lecturer, department of computer science lecturer, department of computer science consulting general counsel. Forms and guidelines for authors cambridge scholars. A medical history textbook was proposed by robin anderson to prenticehall in january 2003. We generally do not publish books outside the areas listed with the contact information for our a cquisitions editors. Aug 12, 2016 in one of my earliest blogs, i promised to share the book proposal for the cambridge university press cup book once it would be accepted. Guidelines for authors welcome to the university of massachusetts press guidelines for authors. Guidelines for a book proposal for an academic book.
Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. A book proposal argues why your book idea is a salable, marketable product. For prospective authors university of north carolina press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. Preparing a book proposal west virginia university press. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. Log in to your personal account for practical advice to support you on your publishing journey, and for access to sales and royalty information, marketing tools and resources, exclusive author discounts, news and more. Book proposal guidelines edinburgh university press. If your book concept is accepted, a full book proposal will be required. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnon commercialno derivatives 4. The journey of my cup bookheres the sample book proposal i. Author hub how to submit a book proposal 24 cambridge university press is always pleased to consider new proposals for print andor digital projects in all the major areas in which we publish. Jul 29, 2010 just to add a quick hopefully relevant note here, considering the name of the publisher responsible for this blog i did in fact submit what could be termed a more experimental or even slightly radical proposal for a series of readers to oxford university press a few years ago. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description.
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