In general, the more you can tell us about the book the better, and if your outline follows our suggestions. Electronic submission is preferred, but paper proposals are acceptable. Acm books include books from across the entire spectrum of computer science subject matter. Journal of latin american studies institute of latin. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. This delightfully written, nicely illustrated book makes a significant contribution to the burgeoning literature on the cuban revolution. Do not send a complete book manuscript instead of a book proposal. The lessobvious elements of an effective book proposal the. 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. If this is a work of scholarship, make clear how each chapter serves to support and advance the books central.
Please be sure to include with the proposal a cover letter and a c. I am currently taking a united states history class with nancy zens, and a research paper is required for that class. If you are a print subscriber of the cuba free press, saint james press or steelville starcrawford mirror, you can get full access to all the premium content on. Dec 04, 2014 many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. As mentioned in my discussion on how to get published, if youre interested in writing a booklength work of nonfiction, you dont need to write the entire manuscript before you make the sale. Editors prefer to receive proposals by regular mail. The nasw press is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. 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. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. For me, nothing is more exciting than reading a proposal, or writing sample. Always check the proposal guidelines for your target publishers. Submitting a textbook proposal to oxford university press guidelines for authors we are very pleased that you are considering writing for oxford university press.
Known for attracting expert authors, the nasw press delivers professional information to more than 250,000 readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works. 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. Captain hank bracker, the exciting story of cuba, cuban history. Book proposal guidelines university of california press. Yet two university press editors elizabeth ault, editor at duke. So at this point, polish your introduction and strongest chapters. Eight expertly crafted chapters and a short epilogue trace the fascinating, complex history of cuba from its settlement by the spanish in the early 16th century to the present. How to submit a professional book proposal guilford press. Here i provide generic suggestions for what should go in an academic book proposal, and. If you would like to suggest a book that might be reprinted in a paperback edition, please send your proposal to the appropriate acquisitions editor.
University of wisconsin press 728 state street, suite 443, madison, wi 53706 usa phone. Publishing your book with mup manchester university press. Innovative ideas and approaches consistently distinguish sages publishing, across all of. That means that for you, the author, the actual publishing part of. The style is slightly informal, formatted as a letter with pertinent information bulleted.
Any book proposal has to contain information relating to the length and general parameters of. Cuba and its different dances introduction the structural reforms in cuba did not replace the different connection of cultural, religion and ethnic identity the country have been facing for the past decade. It is impossible either to understand the present impasse in americancuban relations, or to evaluate the recent books on castros cuba by theodore draper, by karl e. You may include a sample chapter, but please do not send a. Many university press websites have guidelines that can help you through this process. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. The sample proposals were created using proposal pack. 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. This page will direct you to some examples of book proposal sections so that you can put together a winning book proposal. For this reason, we ask all prospective authors to submit a completed nasw press book proposal packet word document. The only requirement for paper is that its topic is in the era between the civil war and 1980. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Statement of the anticipated length of the manuscript.
For prospective authors university of north carolina press. After the war with spain he was appointed to be the governor of puerto rico after which he became the first military governor of cuba, a position he held from january 1, 1899, until december 23, 1899. If you would like these materials returned, be sure to include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Any book proposal has to contain information relating to the length and general parameters of the book, and these are the factors that affect the cost to the publisher of producing the book. The ingredients of a proposal are pretty straightforward. Wifredo lam and the international avantgarde, 19231982 lowery stokes sims. Publishers specialize, and a publishing house with a strong list in the academic or geographical area about which you are writing will do the best job of editing, producing, and marketing your book. University publishers, such as harvard university press and university of california press, are great resources.
Because we receive a large volume of proposals each year, often with substantial accompaniments, we ask for your patience in waiting to hear from us. The research topic i have chosen is the japaneseamerican internment in concentration camps during world war ii. Be sure to check the websites of the press where you plan to submit to find out if they have specific guidelines. 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. Picturing change emerge as a beautiful, balanced, and inclusive body of work. The institute of latin american studies provides the editorial and administrative office for the journal of latin american studies, which is published four times a year, in february, may, august and november, by cambridge university press. Click here to download the full guidelines for current polity authors. The elites of new york and the story of american inequality brief description through a sociological history of the elites of new york city, exceptional uncovers the unique character of american inequality. I think my next move is, after your suggestion, to write a couple of papers from my thesis, write a book proposal too, and just sit on the book proposal for six months of so, tweaking it as i go along. Many marginalized groups in cuba welcomed the idea of structural reforms that was aimed at eliminating all forms of cultural practices. Assessment of the works fit with existing literature, comparison with published books on the topic, and discussion of the intended audiences and market for the book. Please complete this form and return it to us with as much background information about the project as you can provide at this time, specifically a preliminary table of contents if available, and a sample chapter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In fact, academic press editors rarely ask to see more than one or two sample chapters in addition to your proposal.
Preparing a book proposal for the history list your proposal will normally form the nucleus of the material seen by referees and will be the basis of any submission to the delegates of the press. Two university press editors offer advice for aspiring book authors. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading when we left cuba. 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. Relevance of this project immigration to norway has increased dramatically the past thirty years with migrants coming from every continent in the world. Easytofollow samples range in length from 4 to over 80 pages. 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. Following is an example proposal for a freelance editing project completed for a local phd student.
Proposed terms at the bottom help you to protect yourself with notes on a contract, and also promotes positive cash flow into your business, by spreading out the. When we left cuba kindle edition by cleeton, chanel. Apr 25, 2018 structuring the proposal with an estimate of the hours needed to complete each step helps the student to comprehend the undertaking and effort that youll be putting into their work. An essay in contemporary history by maurice halperin university of california press, 1972. Six people from one university might not win your book as broad an audience as six people from more dispersed locations, who go to different conferences and events. Cook islands, costa rica, croatia, cuba, curacao, cyprus, czech republic. Sure, some parts of psychology and economics and other fields are not bookbased, but continue reading.
Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. 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. All of these sample proposals are included in proposal pack and proposal kit professional. The life and art of busby berkeley carolyn howardjohnson jeffrey spivak nonfiction seven rules for writing your book proposal the university press of. Efficacy and quality of cuba s educational program tensions continue to wax and wane between the two countries, but cuba s economy has largely stabilized and the situation between castros country and the united states is also essentially at an impasse suddath 2009. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. If you would like to submit a proposal, you can do so by downloading our publishing proposal guidelines, following them in preparing your proposal, and then sending it to the correct commissioning editor for the subject area please do not send entire manuscripts in the first instance. Eight expertly crafted chapters and a short epilogue trace the fascinating, complex history of cuba from its settlement. New york was founded, in part, as an aristocracy and today it remains one of the most glaring examples of inequality in our world.
Sample editorial proposal the balance small business. If your book fits into a particular series at the press, mention that, and explain why. Start there, and then pick something from the list above. Thorough evaluation of proposals and sample material, with constructive. 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. Sample proposals are completely written sample business proposals, business plans, rfps and other business proposal templates designed to assist you in writing your own. Under the title of each chapter, offer a paragraph summarizing its contents. Professor delia poey at florida state university began her proposal for cuban. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. The document should give ubc press a clear and detailed idea of what your book will be about.
Writing a good book proposal patrick brindle, senior commissioning editor please do get in touch with me if you have an idea for a book that you would like to. Cuba is a setting in which the questions surrounding its future become the questions all cultures face as social systemspolitical, economic, and otherwisehelp shape human experience. No matter whats been said about the changing face of the book industry, there remain a number of truisms that most authors must follow if theyre to bring their nonfiction. Publishing your book with mup how to submit a book proposal. Read the fulltext online edition of the united states, cuba, and castro. Is your book appropriate for one of our active series. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. Editorial program choosing the appropriate publisher for your book is an important part of the publication process. Why might the university of wisconsin press be a good fit for your work. What everyone needs to know oxford university press, 2009 is a great read. 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. This brief packet includes questions about the books authors, content, and market, as well as detailed information about the required attachments table of contentsoutline, sample chapter, and curriculum vitae. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press.
I have talked to many people who have been reluctant to begin writing their book proposals because they think the entire manuscript needs to be revised, polished, and ready for scrutiny. Guidelines for a book proposal for an academic book. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. The path to publishing your first book stanford university press. An essay on the dynamics of revolution and the dissolution of empire 1962. Should i talk to an editor about my book at a conference. Thomas jefferson described cuba as the most interesting addition which could ever be made to our system of states in 1820. Framing and proposing an edited volume for publication.
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. Write in a direct style and highlight whats distinctive, interesting, and relevant about your work. In fact, academicpress editors rarely ask to see more than one or two sample chapters in addition to your proposal. Rest assured that the full manuscript will not be due in the hands of readers for a while, with the author and press mutually agreeing upon that submission date.
Be sure to check out as many of these as possible before you begin to draft your proposal. We recommend that a book prospectus include the following. Unc press publishes nonfiction books for academic and general audiences. The lessobvious elements of an effective book proposal. 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. For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. Costa rica, cote divoire, croatia, cuba, cyprus, czech republic, denmark. Enclose a sample of 1525 pages, perhaps of the introduction and a sample chapter, which shows your writing style in the book. 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. 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. Surveillance in america from slave passes to the patriot act, will be published by basic books in fall 2003.
Please submit a book proposal of no more than twelve pages, and email it to the appropriate subject editor. How to write a winning academic book proposal enago academy. Academic and reference books with breadth of vision and valuable content. It serves faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the united states and abroad. Throughout the 19th century, figures in washington looked towards cuba as a natural new territory. Language, culture and identity in migrant narratives introduction. Please understand that it can take two months or more to evaluate your book proposal. An ideal book proposal by william frucht, executive editor, yale university press ive always considered the ideal book proposal to consist of four elements. Our policy is to recycle proposal materials after consideration.
Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan. Uc press has a good set of guidelines as does harvard. One of the mostoft asked questions within the business world is on writing a cost proposal. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. Cuba specialists across the disciplines should benefit from reading this book, as should scholars of civil society and comparative politics and any upperlevel undergraduates or graduate students contemplating fieldwork in cuba during this era of gradual and often confusing. Also discover topics, titles, outlines, thesis statements, and conclusions for your cuba essay. All editors interviewed said they do want authors to talk to them at conferences. Initial inquiries about publication should be made directly to the appropriate editor at the press. May, 2010 writing a biography book proposal by jeffrey spivak today, im in the enviable position of having my second book a hollywood biography published at years end.
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