Harvard education press publishes innovative, authoritative books covering critical issues in education. Familiarity with our list is recommended before submitting a book proposal. A proposal for a book only partially or not yet written. 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. 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. We recommend that a book prospectus include the following. Look at the list of editors and their subject areas to see which person to contact about your project. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. 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.
Submission guidelines for book proposals harvard education. 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. Materials will be shared and redistributied among editors if appropriate. The book proposal is both a sales document and a plan. Manuscript preparation guidelines yale university press. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Ready to prepare your first academic book proposal, but confused about. A central, openaccess repository of research by members of the harvard community. 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.
Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. How can a first time author be published by the harvard university. Harvard university press hup was established on january, 19 as a division of harvard university. 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. We will contact you as soon as we have had a chance to thoroughly examine your manuscript proposal. Representation and distribution submission guidelines for book proposals. 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. Harvard university press is proud to publish works on a wide range of subjects.
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. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. 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. The university of minnesota press is currently accepting proposals for book projects specifically developed for manifold scholarship. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for scholarly publishing. Dec 04, 2014 many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. A book proposal for an academic press has seven basic components. For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published. Getting published by a university press perspectives on history. The most important aspect of this onepage description is the argument you will set forth. Thank you for your interest in syracuse university press. Uc press has a good set of guidelines as does harvard.
Initial inquiries about publication should be made directly to the appropriate editor at the press. Penn state university press 820 north university drive university support building 1, suite c university park, pa 168021003. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press. How to write a winning academic book proposal enago academy. Send proposals in film and media studies, latino studies, and american studies to. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly. 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. Always check the proposal guidelines for your target publishers. Many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. Materials will be shared and redistributed among editors if appropriate. If you would like to submit a book proposal for our consideration, please send it to.
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. If your field is not among those listed, its likely that that field is no longer an active area of publication at uip. 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. 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. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. A university press adjusts the mix of books on its lists in two main ways. Duke university press welcomes the submission of book proposals in the areas in which we currently publish. 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.
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. 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. Our books influence and inform education practice and. Book proposal submission guidelines university of minnesota.
Davidson editor in chief university of missouri press 1 heinkel building 201 s. So before submitting a book proposal to harvard university press or. Fordham university press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public. Submitting proposals for publication consideration cornell. What university presses should i submit proposals to. Harvard university press, too, does not outline any particular length or form guidelines. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. Acquisitions, exhibits, and guidelines for proposals and manuscripts. A university press is a publishing house associated with a university, such as cambridge, duke, or the university of california. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish.
Ive had a book published by oxford university press. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. If you have questions about any aspect of the book publishing process, then join thomas lebien, executive editoratlarge at harvard university press, for. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission. Yale university press editors yale university press. A prospectus is the core element of a nonfiction book proposal process that pitches your idea for a new publication. Thank you for your interest in oxford university press. Each year, uc press publishes about 200 new books in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
We offer books for a general readership as well as scholarly and professional. Please spend some time browsing our book section to see if your project would be a good fit. 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. 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. Instructions and resources for authors interested in preparing a book proposal for the editors of harvard university press. Thomas piketty, arthur goldhammer translator, rick adamson, harvard university press. 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. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. University publishers, such as harvard university press and university of california press, are great resources.
How can a first time author be published by the harvard. Please allow three to four weeks for an initial response. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. Stanford university press 485 broadway, first floor. Our editorial department exhibits books and greets attendees at dozens of academic conferences every year. 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. We ask that you submit your proposal to only one editor. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. 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. 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. Please use the following address for all individuals below. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for.
How to write a winning academic book proposal enago. Roches insistence on the queerness of desire, romance, and love between women takes. Postal service or other mail carrier, please include a selfaddressed stamped envelope and send to. Be sure to check out as many of these as possible before you begin to draft your proposal. Manuscript preparation guidelines for all the guidelines and instructions an author needs to prepare a manuscript and any accompanying artwork for editing and. Be sure to check the websites of the press where you plan to submit to find out if they have specific guidelines.
A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. We generally do not publish books outside the areas listed with the contact information for our a cquisitions editors. How to submit a book proposal duke university 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. Informed by a deep knowledge of new research on the benefits of integration, this book tells the story of schools and their communities working for change in our segregated society.
Book proposal guidelines university of california press. Harvard university press manuscript and book proposal guidelines. Here i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and. Information about our editors, proposals process, and manuscript preparation guidelines. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. Acquisitions editor sage house, 512 east state street ithaca, new york 14850. Partner center coronavirus magazine popular topics podcasts video store the big idea visual library. Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. Please be advised that we no longer publish fiction or poetry. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. If your project seems better suited to another editors list, it will be passed along to them for consideration. Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan.
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