Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Review of the trade in wildlife, journal of ecological economics sara oldfield ed. A detailed outline of the topics covered is included in this proposal in the form of the syllabus for the current version of the course see below. The university of minnesota press is currently accepting proposals for book projects specifically developed for manifold scholarship. Words often used with proposal in an english sentence. Four hundred years of struggle for liberty and equal justice in america, was published by cambridge university press in 2011. Cambridge university press is a department of the university of cambridge and is both an academic and educational publisher. Dont feel that you have to follow this framework exactly. We recommend that a book prospectus include the following. 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 outside thing, by hannah roche introduction feb 14, 2020 this theoretically sophisticated reading of three lesbian writersstein, hall, and barnesis at once playful and serious. Granted letters patent by king henry viii in 1534, it is the worlds oldest publishing house and the secondlargest university press in the world after oxford university press. 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. Book proposal to cambridge university press senior lecturer, department of computer science lecturer, department of computer science consulting general counsel. The journey of my cup bookheres the sample book proposal i. It also holds letters patent as the queens printer the presss mission is to further the universitys mission by disseminating. Initial inquiries about publication should be made directly to the appropriate editor at the press. Materials will be shared and redistributed among editors if appropriate. This book is a valuable general primer for anyone interested. Materials research society mrs and cambridge university press book proposal. 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. 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. Give two examples of comparable edinburgh university press books to show how.
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. The workshop would be suitable for firsttime book authors or authors submitting to cambridge for the first time. You can consider this a draft preface, except that you should avoid the tiresome practice of taking the reader through a chapterbychapter description. The collected courses of the academy of european law, 111. The proposal should tell the press staff why you are writing this particular book at this particular time in your own career, and more important, in the development of your field. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our. Find an editor on the academic oxford university press website academic skip to. About cambridge university press preparing your book. Cambridge university press is the publishing business of the university of cambridge. 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. Raymond murphys english grammar in use is the worlds bestselling grammar reference and practice book for learners of english. This will make our assessment of your proposal easier and more effective. 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. Because of the volume of submissions received, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of your submission.
Meet the editorial team find out who to send your book proposal to. Submitting a book proposal to cambridge university press. 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. 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. You can learn more about our publishing programs across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences by clicking on individual editors photos below. The phd in law is a fulltime research degree and may be awarded after three to four years including a probationary year of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter. Additionally, united states tax law requires that harvard university withhold 30% of any payment to foreign individuals. Cambridge university press book proposal working book. We will contact you as soon as we have had a chance to thoroughly examine your manuscript proposal. 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. Bear in mind that a successful first book with a good university press. For more information about how to submit a proposal, please refer to our proposal submissions policy. Book proposal guidelines edinburgh university press.
We publish academic researchbased books in humanities and social sciences, health. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. Forms and guidelines for authors this section puts all the information you need in one place for preparing and publishing your manuscript. University level academic research outputs and professional development. Christopher mccrudden the university of michigan law. 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. 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.
If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for scholarly publishing. Your proposal should give our editors and marketing staff a clear and detailed idea of what your book will be about. Preparing your proposal edinburgh university press. If you have any questions about your book proposal, contact the commissioning editor for your subject and well be. Harvard university press publishes thoughtful books for both scholars and educated general readers in history, philosophy, literature, classics, religion, law. Randomness arises in communication systems at many levels. Please contact only one editor with 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. While individual arrangements may vary considerably, phd. If you need any further help or assistance, or cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our editorial team. About cambridge university press preparing your book proposal. Hence my book poetry and language it is meant to apply some ideas in linguistics to the peculiar features of poetryrhyme and other sound effects, meter, onomatopoeia, strange word order, metaphor, styleto see how far they help us understand them.
The book focuses on a series of 57 innovative environmental governance arrangements in six countries australia, india, malaysia, the netherlands, singapore and the united states. The book is set within the governance and regulatory literature. Yale university press editors yale university press. To submit, email your proposal together with your sample material as word documents to the commissioning editor for your subject. Her most recent book, exceptional courts and military commissions in comparative and policy perspective cambridge university press, 20, coauthored with law school professor oren gross, examines the use of exceptional courts across numerous jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on post911 developments. Phd in law graduate admissions university of cambridge. Constitutional law with kevin saunders, was published by oxford university press in 20. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. Your commissioning editor will read your proposal and decide whether it fits within the scope of our publishing. Cambridge university press, cambridge, united kingdom.
The book itself has departed in some ways from the specification given in the proposal. Choose the editor most appropriate for the subject of your work. Thank you for your interest in oxford university press. If you have further questions, consult your acquisitions editors assistant. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnon commercialno derivatives 4. Forms and guidelines for authors cambridge scholars. Then catherine clarke, of felicity bryan associates, got in touch and taught me how to pitch a proposal to commercial publishers. Lawrence is professor of law and foster swift professor of constitutional law 201619 at michigan state university college of law, where he teaches courses on constitutional law and international law.
It furthers the university s mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. An extensive collection of links with leading partner institutions around the globe which have been fostered by the. Materials will be shared and redistributied among editors if appropriate. He frequently lectures and teaches courses on these and other topics in various countries around the world.
Very quick and polite rejection as others have mentioned, which is much appreciated. How to submit a scholarly book proposal, from university of minnesota press. Adapted from a chapter of the same title in mccruddens buying social justice. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. Email your book proposal as a word document, together with your sample material, to the commissioning editor for your subject. With a global sales presence, publishing hubs, and offices in more than 40 countries, it publishes over 50,000 titles by authors from over 100 countries. Applications for the post of printer were pricked, i.
Cambridge university press book proposal working book title. Statement of the anticipated length of the manuscript. This book uses stochastic models to shed light on important issues in the design and control of communication networks. Stanford university press 485 broadway, first floor.
Book proposal for cambridge university press title innovations in environmental governance. 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. Proposal meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The degree committee will not normally recommend the admission of a candidate who is already registered for an ongoing research degree at another university on a similar topic to that forming the basis of the proposal in the application to cambridge which they intend to leave in order to take up a place at cambridge. The book also is one of the first a priori designed systematic qualitative comparative mediumn studies in the field see further pp. All foreign authors are required to complete a vendor request form in order to receive royalty payments from harvard university press. Book proposal to cambridge university press author. By carol m swain debating immigration cambridge university press. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. To find an editor, please browse to the relevant discipline listed below. Jul 29, 2010 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. Roches insistence on the queerness of desire, romance, and love between women takes. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine.
For information on writing for a cambridge journal, please visit our. Author hub is the dedicated, online platform for cambridge university press book authors. 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. In addition, you should send at least one sample chapter. Christopher mccrudden university of michigan law school. Swain presents twenty original and updated essays, written by some of the worlds leading experts and preeminent scholars that explore the nuances of contemporary immigration in the united states and europe. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas. However, given that the rejection is received only a few hours after the proposal sent, i do not think the editor actually looks that carefully. Being already published and something of a realist, i knew from the outset the concept was a long shot. Antitrust, intellectual property, corporate, technology, law and economics, legal skills and empirical legal studies. Please try and answer all the questions, and complete all the sections. The phd in law is a fulltime research degree and may be awarded after three to four years including a probationary year of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table. Equality, government procurement, and legal change, oxford. Cambridge university press is part of the university of cambridge.
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. Cambridge faculty of law offers the opportunity to undertake a cuttingedge research degree in a lively, diverse and wellestablished scholarly community at one of the worlds leading research institutions. Manuscript preparation guidelines yale university press. Had a great experience working with this press on my first book. My advice would be to submit a book proposal to a press that is. Mar 06, 2014 my first book, based on my doctoral thesis and published by cambridge university press, was deemed to be well written, and i began to be mentioned as an academic who could write things people enjoyed reading. Publishing your book with cambridge city university of hong. Publishing your book with cambridge city university of. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines.
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