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. Routledge book series the electoral integrity project. Turning your phd into a successful book author services. Although this is not an exhaustive list, the following are the. Mar 06, 2014 then catherine clarke, of felicity bryan associates, got in touch and taught me how to pitch a proposal to commercial publishers. In particular the template and notes regarding the book proposal and an. I found the online documents and guidelines on the routledge website. For more detailed instructions please see routledges proposal guidelines. How to write a book proposal for routledge research. Routledge is eager to consider proposals for new routledge research books.
Select the appropriate editorial contact from the list on our website who will be experienced in your subject area. 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. Authors and editors are the keystone of our business. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. Written by a leading expert, this is the ideal guide to the only book wittgenstein published during his lifetime, the tractatus logicophilosophicus. Here you can find documents for book submissions for our routledge imprint arts, humanities, behavioral. Routledge focus routledge focus are short form titles available very quickly as ebooks and printondemand hardbacks. 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. Writing a proposal for routledge studies in critical realism. Advantages for authors speed to market 1012 weeks from submission to publication. The core of the publishing process is the book proposal. Resources for authors for books please visit routledge or crc press websites to find information on how to submit a book proposal or help promote an existing.
We offer a range of digital and print products to suit different subject areas, information types and customer needs. Routledge is the worlds leading academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences. Ideas for books are as varied as the books themselves. I received from my uk and my us publishers on the same manuscript. Whether your book idea is speculative or fullyformed we would be delighted to discuss it with you. 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. Instead of writing the entire book, then trying to interest an editor or agent which is how it works with novels, you write the proposal first. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. This book offers the reader a stepbystep guide to the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analysing data, to reporting the research, and is richly illustrated throughout with sportrelated casestudies and examples from around the world.
We welcome submissions in any of the subject areas within humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences where routledge currently publishes. Research monographs, textbooks, handbookscompanion books, short form publications. Craig fowlie is editorial director for routledges book publishing in social sciences. It acts as a business case or business plan for your book that persuades a publisher to make an investment. Routledge publishing phd thesis proposal i help to study. The routledge research in place, space and politics series offers a forum for original and innovative research. Routledge is a global publisher of academic books, journals and online resources in the humanities and social sciences. If you have already completed part or all of the book, send sample chapters with the proposal. To get a better understanding of where your book will fit, read our text type. 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. This information is important for us before starting a discussion about your proposed book.
May 28, 2017 a book proposal argues why your book idea is a salable, marketable product. Routledge was founded in 1836, and since the early years of the twentieth century it has focused on book and journal publishing in the humanities and social sciences. The commissioning editor takes this information to the publishing committee meeting. Submitting a book proposal the proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the books. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. I sent my book proposal to both routledge and ashgate in 20, and both of them accepted it for publication. I also sold a book off the back of a nonfiction book proposal that had multiple publishers bidding for the rights, and ended up being sold to harpercollins for. Market research whether theres a market for the book. The company publishes approximately 1,800 journals and 5,000 new books each year and their backlist encompasses over. Email the form, together with any supporting material, e. Using the latest technology, our books are produced efficiently, quickly, and attractively, with inhouse production and design teams alongside key partnerships with external partners. Aug 15, 2018 the book proposal is a 1550 or so page manuscript that a writer uses to pitch a nonfiction book to publishers. 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.
Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. Kennedy school of government at harvard university. Research methods for sports studies, 2nd edition routledge. For books please visit routledge or crc press websites to find information on how to submit a book proposal or help promote an existing publication. 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. How to write a book proposal that agents will love jericho. Routledge studies in critical realism centre for critical.
Most publishers include proposal guidelines on their websites, so make sure that you are including the information requested by a specific publisher before you submit your proposal. Women, work and a citizens basic income routledge frontiers of political economy by mckay, ailsa you searched for. A single destination for a vast collection of ebooks in. Speed to market 1012 weeks from submission to publication. Routledge handbook of contemporary european social. The editor will assess the strengths of your proposal and how well it. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Author hub how to submit a book proposal 34 if you are submitting a proposal for a collaborative project please indicate clearly who the contributors are, what they will write and whether or not they have already agreed to participate. 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. Commissioning editors are actively seeking out new book proposals, and academics with an interest in submitting a book proposal should contact the appropriate editor in their subject area.
Previously, we had a number of series, which we have now consolidated into one active book series which is accepting proposals. Unlike many uk publishers, the majority of our sales come from overseas. Submitting a new proposal the proposal the proposal you submit to routledge will be the basis on which we judge the books suitability for publication. The project is an independent academic study with a research team based at the department of government and international relations at the university of sydney and the john f. First and foremost, a good book begins with a good idea and a clear sense of who you are writing it for. Its one of the most exciting moments in a professional career.
That was a twobook deal, admittedly, so you can divide the numbers by two to get a per book amount. The process for getting a book published in the routledge critical realism series is a fairly. This form contains a summary of the book, its aims, its goals and main features. They arise in all sorts of different situations, but generally a book concept is written down into a proposal form. Sample new book proposal below is a sample of a complete and exhaustive book proposal for a christian nonfiction manuscript. 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. Though its written in place of an actual book, it should build a complete argument for the book idea. Your book proposal the most important piece of information.
The result is an exceptional list which includes books by many of the greatest thinkers and scholars of the last hundred years. Therefore it needs to be organized in a way that provides the right information to us and to referees. Submitting a textbook proposal to oxford university press guidelines for authors we are very pleased that you are considering writing for oxford university press. The routledge handbook of contemporary european social movements offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of the analysis of european social movements, helping to orient scholars and students navigating a rapidly evolving field while developing a. Please keep us informed of any changes to your work or travel plans as soon as they come up. Writing a proposal for routledge studies in critical. Crc press authors how to publish with us routledge. Please use the form below to submit a book proposal. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. 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.
The proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the book s suitability for publication. Routledge philosophy guidebook to wittgenstein and the tractatus 1st edition. The proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the books suitability for publication. In all other cases, has written permission been obtained from the authors of the essays to include their papers in your volume. He manages and leads a global team of around 120 editorial staff based primarily in the uk and the us but also in europe and asia. Women, work and a citizens basic income routledge frontiers of political economy by mckay, ailsa. Theyll consult with external advisers and our own local and international. To discuss a book idea or submit a book proposal, please contact the relevant commissioning editor, at the email address. Routledge focus is our program of short form publications. Our editorial and marketing teams in the us and uk work very closely to ensure your book gets the right.
Whilst the publishing programmes of many of our rivals concentrate only on core textbooks for students, routledge is fully committed to a broad range. Routledge publishing phd thesis proposal we publish five primary text types. Our editors are always keen to consider proposals for new books. Our book proposal guidelines can be found in the form. Cost analysis whether it makes financial sense to publish it. Routledge book series the electoral integrity project eip.
Please complete the document in as much detail as possible, using separate sheets where necessary. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. A book proposal argues why your book idea is a salable, marketable product. Routledge handbook of contemporary european social movements. Critical realism is fortunate to have a book series with routledge. 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. Names and full postal addresses of the authorseditors 2. The electoral integrity project focuses on why elections fail and what can be done about this. Guidelines for proposal preparing a proposal that will be seriously evaluated is the first step in developing your project. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. Routledge research in place, space and politics series. 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. 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.
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