Founded in 1905, princeton university press is a nonprofit publisher with close connections to princeton university. If this is a work of scholarship, make clear how each chapter serves to support and advance the books central. My purpose here is to provide some basic and practical information about the process of getting published by a university press. Be sure to check the websites of the press where you plan to submit to find out if they have specific guidelines. Princeton architectural press welcomes book proposals for general and. Submitting a book proposal to a publisher find the names of the relevant editors most publishers websites list editorial contacts. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly. Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. Proposal guidelines a clearly written proposal enables us to best determine whether your book is suitable for our publishing program. Oct 23, 2018 what are some examples of university press proposal guidelines.
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 is always pleased to consider new proposals for print andor digital projects in all the major areas in which we publish. 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. 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. Thank you for your interest in oxford university press. Under the title of each chapter, offer a paragraph summarizing its contents.
Oregon state university press proposal guidelines to help us evaluate your project, we need to know more about you and your book. Owing to the volume of submissions we receive, it is the policy of the press not to return proposals or manuscriptsincluding those submitted with a selfaddressed stamped envelopenor do we retain such material at the press. For prospective authors university of north carolina press. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. Economics and public affairs at princeton university. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at. 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. 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. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. Yale university press editors yale university press. Bear in mind that a successful first book with a good university press generates a lot of secondary income in. What are some examples of university press proposal guidelines.
Postal service or other mail carrier, please include a selfaddressed stamped envelope and send to. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. Proposal guidelines clearly written proposals best enable us to determine whether books are suitable matches with our publishing program. Book proposal submission guidelines university of minnesota. Please send your query to the appropriate acquisitions editor see below. University of california press is one of the largest and most distinguished scholarly publishers in the world, dedicated to promoting independent thinking and diverse voices.
To propose a book project for consideration, please submit a book prospectus that includes. Send proposals in film and media studies, latino studies, and american studies to. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. The university press of kansas welcomes proposals via email, but not attached partial or complete manuscripts.
Please be advised that we no longer publish fiction or poetry. Publishing your book with cambridge university press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan. Should you your topic fall within these areas, kindly complete a new book proposal form pdf and email to the appropriate acquisitions editor, along with your current curriculum vitae.
Your proposal should contain the following elements. What university presses should i submit proposals to. Princeton university press also offers more specific guidelines. Manuscript preparation guidelines yale university press. Learn about our textbooks, our common reading program, or request an exam or desk copy for your. Please bear in mind your proposal may be read at various points by a wide selection of people at the press beyond the subject area editor, including marketing, sales, publicity, foreign rights, and production. I sent my book proposal to both routledge and ashgate in 20, and both of them accepted it for publication. Publishing an academic book is a bit different from publishing a novel, im told.
Overview of the content and purpose of the book, including subject, argument, and research. If you do not have a book under contract with the press and wish to submit a proposal for consideration, please see. How to submit a scholarly book proposal unless otherwise invited to do so by one of the press editors, we prefer to receive a prospectus in advance of a complete manuscript. 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. 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. Dec 04, 2014 many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. How to submit a scholarly book proposal, from university of minnesota press. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. Many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. The reality of writing a good book proposal the chronicle. Princeton university press is not responsible for any lost or misdirected manuscripts, photos, or artwork, so please do not send originals unless specifically requested. Uc press has a good set of guidelines as does harvard. Manuscript submission fordham university press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public. A clearly written proposal enables us to best determine whether your book is suitable for our publishing program.
Email your book proposal as a word document, together with your sample material, to the commissioning editor for your subject. Fordham university press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public. Submission guidelines johns hopkins university press books. Ask colleagues to comment, or talk to visiting sales staff or editors from a publishing house about your ideas. Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of. For authors osu press oregon state university 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.
Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Please allow three to four weeks for an initial response. Each year, uc press publishes about 200 new books in the humanities, social. 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. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. Duke university press requires a cover letter, a prospectus with detailed chapter outlines, a cv, and 12 sample chapters. A fascinating, insightful analysis of the origins and consequences of different parenting styles over time and place. Ready to prepare your first academic book proposal, but confused about where to start. 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. A clearly written proposal enables us to best determine whether your. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. Book proposal guidelines edinburgh university press. Its list emphasizes american studies, anthropology, critical race theory, cultural studies, education, gender studies, history, literary studies, media and communications, medieval studies, philosophy, political theory, religion, sociology, theology, and. Proposal submission policy oxford university press.
Robin derricourt, an authors guide to scholarly publishing princeton, 1996 derricourt, twelve years the publishing director of cambridge university press and a published scholar himself, brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to the subject. Meet our editors and find stepbystep instructions for how to submit a book proposal. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. Here i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and. The outside thing, by hannah roche introduction feb 14, 2020 this theoretically sophisticated reading of three lesbian writersstein, hall, and barnesis at once playful and serious. Penn state university press 820 north university drive university support building 1, suite c university park, pa 168021003. We employ various business models to maximize access to scholarship. Write a personal email to editor to give basic details of the book project you would like to discuss.
Its list emphasizes american studies, anthropology, critical race theory, cultural studies, education, gender studies, history, literary studies, media and communications, medieval studies. Why might the university of wisconsin press be a good fit for your work. Each year, uc press publishes about 200 new books in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. 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. Please use the following address for all individuals below. Individuals may purchase books through local bookstores or via contacts below. Clearly written proposals best enable us to determine whether books are suitable matches with our publishing program. We recommend that a book prospectus include the following. You may include a sample chapter, but please do not send a complete manuscript unless invited. We are very pleased that you are considering writing for oxford university press. Learn about our textbooks, our common reading program, or request an exam or desk copy for your course. Preparing your proposal edinburgh university press. Doepke and zilibotti explain how and why parents shape child preferences and skills to adapt their.
Join us for a publishing seminar with editors from princeton university presss humanities, social science, and science publishing programs for an indepth overview of the book publishing process from how to write a proposal, to choosing a publisher, to what to expect in the process, as well as starting a career at an academic press. In the case of a book proposal or partial manuscript, an advance contract may be offered in advance of final approval by a presss. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission. Roches insistence on the queerness of desire, romance, and love between women takes. 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. Thank you for your interest in syracuse university press. If you have any questions about your book proposal, contact the commissioning editor for your subject and well be. Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. Submission guidelines princeton architectural press. Materials will be shared and redistributed among editors if appropriate. All i can do is tell you the process i went through, and offer suggestions on how to make this smoother. Book proposal guidelines university of california press. Today there are more ways to publish than ever, and more challenges to traditional publishing.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the. University of michigan press is a leader in publishing open access books. Find guidelines for submitting your manuscript and explore ways to promote your work. Beginning july 1, 2020, pup will manage sales for zones complete front and backlist catalog of more than one hundred cloth and paperback titles, both english original and translated works, with four to six new releases annually. 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. We do not accept technical manuals or books of purely academic interest, such as. 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 consider it for publication. Initial inquiries about publication should be made directly to the appropriate editor at the press.
Princeton university press pup is thrilled to announce a new marketing, sales, and distribution partnership with zone books, an independent, nonprofit publisher of arts, humanities, and social science titles. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Today there are more ways to publish than ever, and more challenges to traditional. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. Book retailers and wholesalers interested in establishing accounts with princeton. William germano, from dissertation to book chicago, 2005. A clearly written proposal enables us to best determine whether your book is suitable for. A professor, author, and thirtyyear veteran of the book industry, germano knows what editors want and what writers need to know to get their work published. By lessening the overall financial risk that the press takes on for each title, we are better positioned to innovate, grow, and serve our authors.
For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements. Stanford university press 485 broadway, first floor. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. Materials will be shared and redistributied among editors if appropriate.
May 01, 2002 first, a press features, in varying proportions, three basic kinds of books. Being already published and something of a realist, i knew from the outset the concept was a long shot. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. He wrote a regular column for the new york times blog economix. To submit, email your proposal together with your sample material as word documents to the commissioning editor for your subject. Is your book appropriate for one of our active series. We will contact you as soon as we have had a chance to thoroughly examine your manuscript proposal. For more than a decade, writers have turned to william germano for his insiders take on navigating the world of scholarly publishing. Princeton university press publishing seminar graduate. It is often possible to meet editors at major, international conferences. Yale university press welcomes book proposals and manuscript submissions. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press. Getting published by a university press perspectives on. Please use this page to find a complete list of our editors, the fields they sponsor.
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