Whilst the publishing programmes of many of our rivals concentrate only on core textbooks for students, routledge is fully committed to a broad range. We publish a wide range of products from encyclopedias and handbooks to research monographs, cuttingedge supplementary texts and accessible introductory textbooks in all key areas of translation and interpreting. Ideas for books are as varied as the books themselves. How to write a book proposal for routledge research terry clague researcheditor,routledge routledge research is a multidisciplinary publisher of researchlevel books for the academic audience.
As the industry rapidly evolves, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve with digital publishing, we have invested in a range of innovative new ways of delivering the highest quality content to our markets, from ebooks and companion websites to platforms like routledge handbooks online, open access options, strategic partnerships, and important projects such as how to maximize the discoverability of academic content in the new digital environment. Because theres great variation within the markets of these books, it is advisable to talk to a topic area editor before you begin working on your book proposal to make certain that the book is appropriate for the publishing program. Turning your phd into a successful book requests regularly arrive in the author services inbox asking for advice about turning phd research into journal articles or books. The commissioning editor takes this information to the publishing committee meeting. Preparing a proposal that will be seriously evaluated is the first step in developing your project. How to write a book proposal that agents will love jericho. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency it is a lot of work to create a good book proposal, but it is one of the most important aspects of landing a reputable publisher michael. Publishing mainly at university level, our list includes everything from research monographs to core textbooks. Advantages for authors speed to market 1012 weeks from submission to publication. I have a new proposal and contacted a different editor at.
Are you planning to submit it to more than one publisher at. Contacted routledge over a year ago for a book i was finishing never even responded and the book is soon coming out with another press, ha, ha. Submitting a new proposal the proposal the proposal you submit to routledge will be the basis on which we judge the book s suitability for publication. I sent my book proposal to both routledge and ashgate in 20, and both of. Routledge focus routledge focus are short form titles available very quickly as ebooks and printondemand hardbacks. Turning your phd into a successful book author services. Each text type has its own set of proposal guidelines which you can find here. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. Contact an editor if you are unsure as to what category your book falls in. Routledge approaches to history routledge approaches to history is a book series on historiography published by routledge. The process for getting a book published in the routledge critical realism series. Therefore it needs to be organized in a way that provides the right information to us and to referees. Market research whether theres a market for the book. The proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the books suitability for publication.
Routledge is the worlds leading academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences. I have no idea how his absence will impact on performance. While theres no single best way to write and assemble a book proposalit will depend on the category, the author, and the publishers submission guidelinesthe following sections appear in almost every book proposal. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. This information is important for us before starting a discussion about your proposed. Crc press authors how to publish with us routledge. Routledge publishing phd thesis proposal i help to study. Publishers will not do so on your behalf nor finance the fee if any.
Sep 17, 2019 how to write a book proposal for nonfiction. The core of the publishing process is the book proposal. Different rules apply to writing a book proposal for fiction books, so make sure to do more research if youre writing a book proposal for a fiction book. Each brief, accessible book focuses on a single author or work and features excerpts from the writers works, biographical information, and samples of professional literary criticism. In this post i answer all these questions and more. I am currently thinking of sending a new project to routledge, so we will see. To discuss a book idea or submit a book proposal, please contact the relevant commissioning editor, at the email address. They arise in all sorts of different situations, but generally a book. The proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge.
Why should a publisher invest in your book, and why are you the person to write it. Because there is great variation in the markets for these books, it is best to talk with a subject area editor before you start developing your book proposal to make sure that your book is suitable for our publishing program. To ensure that mcgrawhill higher education can thoroughly assess the. How to write a book proposal for routledge research terry clague researcheditor,routledge routledge research is a multidisciplinary publisher of researchlevel books for the academic. You have a new idea for a book that you think could make a real difference to your discipline. Routledge english language and linguistics home facebook. Theyll consult with external advisers and our own local and international. Please use the form below to submit a book proposal. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you can find information on the process below. Cost analysis whether it makes financial sense to publish it. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. While theres no single best way to write and assemble a book proposalit will depend on the category, the author, and the publishers submission. Routledge is keen to consider proposals for new books in african studies.
William cane has a helpful website for writing proposals. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency it is a lot of work to create a good book proposal, but it is one of the most important aspects of landing a reputable publisher michael christian penname. These books are 20,000 to 50,000 words and will be published within three months as ebooks, and in hardback as print on demand. Therefore it needs to be organized in a way that provides the right. Guidelines for submitting a book proposal to routledge routledge is keen to consider proposals for new books in african studies. How to publish an academic book why choosing a publisher. Please take a moment to identify the acquisitions editor whose publishing program most closely matches your manuscripts subject.
Routledge focus proposal guidelines click to download. Heres what you should include when you write a book proposal. Ready to prepare your first academic book proposal, but confused about where to start. Routledge book series the electoral integrity project eip. Are you planning to submit it to more than one publisher at the same time. The insiders stepbystep guide to proposals that get you published, by jody reine and michael larsen book creating a killer book proposal with barry fox 30min webinar.
The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Routledge research in place, space and politics series. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Here you can find documents for book submissions for our crc press imprint science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine crc press proposal.
That makes it around 9 months from proposal to contract in total. Read on for more on the advantages, format, content, and market, and proposal guidelines. I sent my book proposal to both routledge and ashgate in 20, and both of them accepted it for publication. Unsure about what should be in an academic book proposal or what information academic book. Writing an irresistible book proposal by michael larsen the golden rule of writing a book proposal is that every word in your proposal should answer one of two questions. But routledge limited the number of images in the book to 25, and ashgate did not set a limit as i had over 60 images. This information is important for us before starting a discussion about your proposed book.
Since this guide and the book proposal template were meant to. May 28, 2017 the most common book proposal sections. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. Routledge is an international publisher for the academic, student, professional and reference markets in the humanities and social sciences. It was founded in 1836 by george routledge, and specialises in providing academic books, journals and online resources in the fields of humanities, behavioural science, education, law and social science. Routledge focus is our program of short form publications. Routledge and palgravemacmillan book proposals political. If possible, please provide us with the publisher and date of publication as well. As a parting gift, we created this book proposal template so that you can visualize it. In this guide, first posted on the lse impact blog, terry clague from routledge gives a useful insight into what publishers are looking for when they receive new book proposals. Guidelines for proposal preparing a proposal that will be seriously evaluated is the first step in developing your project. How to publish an academic book why choosing a publisher is important and how to choose one like many aspects of academic publishing, where you publish is often as important as. For books please visit routledge or crc press websites to find information on how to submit a book proposal or help promote an.
Research monographs the proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the books suitability for publication. Speed to market 1012 weeks from submission to publication. Routledge research is a multidisciplinary publisher of researchlevel books for the academic audience. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. May 24, 2019 routledge is always looking for new books in their five main text types. The routledge research in place, space and politics series offers a forum for. If you are in the early stages of thinking about publishing with the series, we. Names and full postal addresses of the authorseditors 2. It was founded in 1836 by george routledge, and specialises in providing academic books, journals and online resources in the fields of. If a word doesnt help answer one of those questions, delete it. Ive written and published several nonfiction books, so i had to study many articles, white papers, and books about how to write a book proposal along. Your book proposal the most important piece of information. Because theres great variation within the markets of these books, it is advisable to talk to a topic area editor before you begin working on your book proposal to make certain that the book is appropriate for.
Please complete the document in as much detail as possible, using separate sheets where necessary. Whether you are a firsttime author hoping to publish a journal article, or someone with a book proposal on an area of academic study or professional development, we aim. A publisher pays authors royalties in exchange for the rights to publish their work in book form. It was founded in 1836 by george routledge, and specialises in providing academic books, journals and online resources in the fields of huma. Royalty rates are percentages of book sales and they are entirely negotiable, though some. To ensure that mcgrawhill higher education can thoroughly assess the merits of your ideas and arrive at a careful decision, we recommend that your proposal include the following key elements. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. How to write a book proposal for routledge research. When will the complete manuscript be ready for submission.
Routledge routledge is a british multinational publisher. Oct 23, 2018 ready to prepare your first academic book proposal, but confused about where to start. Unsure about what should be in an academic book proposal or what information academic book proposals usually contain. Routledge and palgravemacmillan book proposals previous 1 2. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional. Textbooks the proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the books suitability for publication. Here youll find resources and information on publishing with us who we are, what we do, and why you should publish with us. They arise in all sorts of different situations, but generally a book concept is written down into a proposal form. Topicality allows you to respond quickly to current affairs and contemporary issues and policies. Here you will find all the necessary information for publishing a book with brill. Use these guidelines as your template, with each section on their own pages. Please discuss each competing book in a separate paragraph. Quite likely you reach that publisher via a literary agent, so the first pair of eyes on your work will be those of an agent, but either way, your final target is a publisher.
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