You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. How to write a winning academic book proposal enago academy. 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. Materials will be shared and redistributed among editors if appropriate. Here i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and. 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. 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 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. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. Harvard university press is proud to publish works on a wide range of subjects. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for scholarly publishing. Ive had a book published by oxford university press. Stanford university press 485 broadway, first floor. Dec 04, 2014 many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process.
A leading publisher in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, its mission is to advance knowledge and present preeminent authors in established fieldsas well as emerging, younger voices in new areas of inquiryto a wide global readership. Penn state university press 820 north university drive university support building 1, suite c university park, pa 168021003. If your project seems better suited to another editors list, it will be passed along to them for consideration. Materials will be shared and redistributied among editors if appropriate. 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. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Each year, uc press publishes about 200 new books in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. The most important aspect of this onepage description is the argument you will set forth. Ready to prepare your first academic book proposal, but confused about.
Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. Founded in june 1973, the ukrainian research institute at harvard university huri serves as a focal point for graduate and undergraduate students, fellows, and associates pursuing research in ukrainian language, literature, and history as well as in anthropology, archaeology, art history, economics, political science, sociology, theology, and other disciplines. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. 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.
Acquisitions, exhibits, and guidelines for proposals and manuscripts. If your field is not among those listed, its likely that that field is no longer an active area of publication at uip. Thomas piketty, arthur goldhammer translator, rick adamson, harvard university press. Harvard university press hup was established on january, 19 as a division of harvard university. Getting published by a university press perspectives on history. Please allow three to four weeks for an initial response. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. Initial inquiries about publication should be made directly to the appropriate editor at the press. 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. For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published. Please spend some time browsing our book section to see if your project would be a good fit. We offer books for a general readership as well as scholarly and professional. Yale university press editors yale university press. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address.
Be sure to check the websites of the press where you plan to submit to find out if they have specific guidelines. The university of minnesota press is currently accepting proposals for book projects specifically developed for manifold scholarship. Harvard university press, too, does not outline any particular length or form guidelines. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. Many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission. Thank you for your interest in syracuse university press. Davidson editor in chief university of missouri press 1 heinkel building 201 s. 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. Acquisitions editor sage house, 512 east state street ithaca, new york 14850.
A prospectus is the core element of a nonfiction book proposal process that pitches your idea for a new publication. 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. A university press adjusts the mix of books on its lists in two main ways. 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. 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. What university presses should i submit proposals to. Always check the proposal guidelines for your target publishers. 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. A proposal for a book only partially or not yet written.
Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan. 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. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly. Fordham university press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public. University publishers, such as harvard university press and university of california press, are great resources. Roches insistence on the queerness of desire, romance, and love between women takes. If you would like to submit a book proposal for our consideration, please send it to. 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.
We ask that you submit your proposal to only one editor. 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. Representation and distribution submission guidelines for book proposals. Our books influence and inform education practice and. Please be advised that we no longer publish fiction or poetry. Be sure to check out as many of these as possible before you begin to draft your proposal.
Click the photos below to find out more about each editors areas of interest and see recent works that are representative of their publishing programs. Manuscript preparation guidelines yale university press. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for. If you have questions about any aspect of the book publishing process, then join thomas lebien, executive editoratlarge at harvard university press, for. Harvard university press manuscript and book proposal guidelines. We generally do not publish books outside the areas listed with the contact information for our a cquisitions editors. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016.
Are you working on a book proposal, revising and rewriting a dissertation into a book manuscript, trying to choose the best publisher for your book, or in the midst of negotiating a contract. So before submitting a book proposal to harvard university press or. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. 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. Familiarity with our list is recommended before submitting a book proposal. Our editorial department exhibits books and greets attendees at dozens of academic conferences every year. Harvard education press publishes innovative, authoritative books covering critical issues in education. Please use the following address for all individuals below. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press. Thank you for your interest in oxford university press. Send proposals in film and media studies, latino studies, and american studies to. Book proposal guidelines university of california press. If this is your first book, and the primary purpose of writing the book is to secure tenure, in most cases, you should first try to publish your book with a university press.
We recommend that a book prospectus include the following. Book proposal submission guidelines university of minnesota. 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. How to submit a book proposal duke university press.
Duke university press welcomes the submission of book proposals in the areas in which we currently publish. How can a first time author be published by the harvard university. Information about our editors, proposals process, and manuscript preparation guidelines. Postal service or other mail carrier, please include a selfaddressed stamped envelope and send to. 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. Manuscript preparation guidelines for all the guidelines and instructions an author needs to prepare a manuscript and any accompanying artwork for editing and. Submission guidelines for book proposals harvard education.
Partner center coronavirus magazine popular topics podcasts video store the big idea visual library. Submitting proposals for publication consideration cornell. 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. A central, openaccess repository of research by members of the harvard community. The book proposal is both a sales document and a plan.
How can a first time author be published by the harvard. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. A university press is a publishing house associated with a university, such as cambridge, duke, or the university of california. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements.