University presses academic publishers humanities journals. First published 2004 printed in the united states of america typeface palatino 10. Our publishing includes major reference series, textbooks and monographs, as well as a collection of distinguished. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Tell us what distinguishes your book why should people buy your book instead or as well. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. 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. Approaches to class analysis, edited by erik olin wright. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. Some of you may recognize the books and may also be able to spot the differences between the proposals and the. 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. 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.
Yale university press welcomes book proposals and manuscript submissions. Edinburgh university press is pleased to consider proposals for books that fit the subject areas we are actively developing. Through our bright leaf imprint, we also publish regional titles aimed at general readers. The book is set within the governance and regulatory literature. New directions in sustainability and society posted on september 21, 2012 by nataliem in partnership with arizona state universitys school of sustainability, and the amerind foundation, cambridge university press will publish a book series about progress for a sustainable future.
In preparing your proposal, bear in mind that the mit press needs to know as. For our manuscript preparation guidelines, click here new haven editors. We publish academic researchbased books in humanities and social sciences, health. Library of congress cataloging in publication data chapin, paul g.
Acquisitions editor sage house, 512 east state street ithaca, new york 14850. Include any preface, acknowledgements, notes, bibliography and appendices. Give two examples of comparable edinburgh university press books to show how your book fits into our publishing programme. The study also raises the point that students should also be aware that there is a substantial time delay between dissertation and book publication. Famous definition in the cambridge english dictionary.
Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas. The university press of colorado, including the utah state university press imprint, is currently accepting manuscript proposals in anthropology, archaeology, composition writing studies, ethnohistory, environmental justice, folklore, history of the american west, indigenous studies, and the natural sciences as well as projects about the. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. Information about our editors, proposals process, and manuscript preparation guidelines intended for current and prospective authors of harvard university press books. 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. The university of minnesota press is currently accepting proposals for book projects specifically developed for manifold scholarship. Your book proposal the most important piece of information. About cambridge university press preparing your book proposal. It originated from letters patent granted to the university of cambridge by henry viii in 1534, and has been producing books continuously since the first university press book was printed. For prospective authors university of north carolina press. For more information on putting together a stellar book proposal and navigating the publishing process, consult william germano, getting it published.
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 book itself has departed in some ways from the specification given in the proposal. David nunans book designing tasks for the communicative classroom covers a number of topics relating to the central notion of second language learning. Submitting a textbook proposal to oxford university press guidelines for authors we are very pleased that you are considering writing for oxford university press.
Theyll consult with external advisers and our own local and international. Cambridge university press is always pleased to consider new proposals for print andor digital projects in all the major areas in which we publish. The commissioning editor takes this information to the publishing committee meeting. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. Feedback can relate to questions, solutions, activities and more. Some of you may recognize the books and may also be able to spot the differences between the proposals and the final product.
Proposal meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Submitting proposals for publication consideration. Old school copyeditors at cambridge university press and oxford. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for. Book proposal to cambridge university press author.
About cambridge university press preparing your book. Susan ferber executive editor, history oxford university press susan. For information on writing for a cambridge journal, please visit our. 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.
It furthers the university s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. 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. The press still has a certain cachet amongst university adminstrative types, however, so even will all this it might be worth it for the book to have been held up. Market research whether theres a market for the book. Every so often the australian education publishing department at cambridge university press receives feedback on the textbook resources that we publish. Had a great experience working with this press on my first book. Browse our extensive catalogue of educational resources.
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. One editor in the american section was kind and polite, the second was horrid. Cambridge is one of the two privileged presses the other being oxford. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. The university of illinois press book division publishes scholarly books and serious nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences, as well as illinois and midwest regional titles. Materials research society mrs and cambridge university press book concept. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, 2 nd edition university of chicago press. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly.
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. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press 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. Welcome to the university of illinois press information for prospective and current authors. The journey of my cup bookheres the sample book proposal i. You may include a sample chapter, but please do not send a complete manuscript unless invited. Being already published and something of a realist, i knew from the outset the concept was a long shot. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. 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. If the publication concept is of potential interest as part of the mrs publications portfolio, a full book. Derricourt, twelve years the publishing director of cambridge university press and a published scholar himself, brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to the subject. Whilst i was academic publishing director at continuum i often felt frustrated by the amount of repetition involved in academic publishing.
Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Yale university press editors yale university press. Our editors actively encourage the submission of book proposals and make a point of responding promptly to inquiries. William germano, from dissertation to book chicago, 2005 here the focus is on revision and revisioning process. We have a short proposal form for a pdf, click here which needs to be completed as fully as possible. Submitting your book proposal to submit, email your proposal together with your sample material as word documents to the commissioning editor for your subject. The africa bibliography is an authoritative guide to works in african studies published under the auspices of the international african institute annually since 1984.
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. 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. So here are two book proposals, one i submitted some years ago to cambridge university press, the second submitted to multilingual matters. The book also is one of the first a priori designed systematic qualitative comparative mediumn studies in the field see further pp. Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines.
History is the largest single subject area for the press. Publishing your book with cambridge university press. Discover book depositorys huge selection of cambridge university press books online. Prospective authors 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. Please use this page to find a complete list of our editors, the fields they sponsor, and submission instructions. It is hoped that this new series on publishing and book culture, published by the worlds oldest university press, will show the ongoing innovative and adaptive capabilities of academic publishers, and underline the valuable part they play in creating, validating and conserving the scholarly record. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. Your commissioning editor will read your proposal and decide whether it fits within the scope of our publishing. For our manuscript preparation guidelines, click here. 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.
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. We publish academic researchbased books in humanities and social sciences, health sciences, life sciences and physical sciences you will need to complete a proposal form. Selected published writing university of wisconsinmadison. The university of massachusetts press publishes scholarly books and serious nonfiction by both established and new authors. 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. We publish academic researchbased books in humanities and social sciences, health sciences, life sciences and physical sciences. Familiarity with our list is recommended before submitting a book proposal. Cambridge university press is both the oldest publishing house in the world and the oldest university press. About cambridge university press preparing your book proposal negotiating your first book contract. Publishing and book culture cambridge university press. Author hub is the dedicated, online platform for cambridge university press book authors. Cambridge education home cambridge university press.
Bear in mind that a successful first book with a good university press. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. Book proposal to cambridge university press senior lecturer, department of computer science lecturer, department of computer science consulting general counsel. Cambridge university press held an official celebration to mark 50 years of publishing for the press on the red continent. How to submit a book proposal cambridge university press. American public opinion, advocacy, and policy in congress. Preparing your proposal edinburgh university press. Submitting proposals for publication consideration cornell. Book proposal guidelines edinburgh university press. It is a programme with both depth and breadth, ranging in subject matter from late antiquity to the present day, international in scope and embracing new approaches. Guidelines for authors university of massachusetts press. Publisher positions on open access theses cambridge university press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. This the online consolidated version brings together every record collected since the bibliography s foundation, producing a rich and interactive resource for all scholars.
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