You may include a sample chapter, but please do not send a complete manuscript unless invited. Hope conferences are sponsored by the journal history of political economy published by duke university press and the center for the history of political economy at duke university. The latin america in translation series is a joint initiative of the unc and duke consortium, duke university press dup, and the university of north carolina press uncp and is directed by an editorial committee of faculty members and editors from the three. Latin america in translation call for proposals the. Submission guidelines johns hopkins university press books. While uc press editors prefer electronic submissions, you may send hard copy proposals to editors name at the uc press mailing address. Head of open university press publishing with a diverse commissioning background, laura has enjoyed working with authors all around the world from inception through to publication, with a focus on making connections, developing relationships and supporting the dissemination of research that can impact policy and practice. One of most notable publications in its early history was its american literature journal, which has been edited at duke since it began printing in 1929 and is still released four times a year. Author guidelines uh press university of hawaii press. Duke university press welcomes the submission of book proposals in the areas in which we currently publish.
Duke university press is an academic publisher and university press affiliated with duke university. A guide for scholars and anyone else serious about serious books, third edition university of chicago press, 2016. 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. Duke university press publishes 120 books and 60 journals a year. Potential authors should include a cover letter, a copy of their cv or resume, a prospectusproposal, and sample chapters from the work if available. Thank you for your interest in publishing with princeton university press, where we welcome proposals for new books in a wide range of disciplines. Each duke university press editor receives 20 to 30 proposals monthly.
All topics are open for consideration, and topics may engage any historical. Duke university press duke university press publishes approximately 100 books annually and more than 30 journals. 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. 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. If you are interested in submitting a proposal we strongly recommend that you contact the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow the proposal guidelines below. It publishes approximately 120 books annually and more than 50 academic journals, as well as five electronic collections. The graduate school old chemistry building, room 3 415 chapel drive, box 90065 durham, nc 27708. All submissions must be submissions of book proposals, not manuscript proposals. University presses academic publishers humanities journals wiki.
Two university press editors offer advice for aspiring book authors. Tips for wouldbe authors about networking and meeting with. Student intern, books acquisitions at duke university press. Franklin humanities institute invites faculty proposals for. Advice for wouldbe book authors duke today duke university. We value strong writing, clear argumentation, imaginative theory, and an engaging prose style.
The conferences are small, invitationonly events on topics chosen to advance the cutting edge of research in the history of economics. Jan 29, 2020 transforming high school civics classes among proposals in new book coauthored by political scientist sunshine hillygus. Sylvia miller is senior program manager, scholarly publishing and special projects at the franklin humanities institute fhi. How to write a book proposal 72 comments ontrack on september 6, 2011 at 8.
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Duke university records retention guidelines category description. To minimize health and safety risk during the spread of the covid19 virus, duke university press staff are mostly working remotely. Please use this page to find a complete list of our editors, the fields they sponsor, and submission instructions. Visit the link below for information for our libraries, authors, and readers. But you should be aware that book proposals to academic presses take at least 3. Trinity college press opened in 1921 and changed its name to duke university press in 1926. Submission guidelines university of delaware press. Mar 02, 2020 the deadline for proposals is monday march 2, 2020. 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.
Advice on book proposals from dean smith and julia reidhead. We ask that you submit your proposal to only one editor. Head of press was very interested in my proposalidea. Duke university press is a respected academic press. Public culture reaches an audience that transcends scholarly disciplines and extends beyond the academy. Duke university press publishes approximately 100 books annually and more than 30 journals. Yale university press welcomes book proposals and manuscript submissions. The university of north carolina press 116 south boundary street chapel hill, nc 275143808. What were the best selling books of the decade at duke press. The deadline for proposals is monday march 2, 2020. Cambridge university press publishes academic books in 29 subject areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. Each workshop convenes two senior scholars whose work is relevant to the subject of the book in question, an acquisitions editor from a major scholarly press, and a select group of local faculty from duke and area universities. Duke university press requires a cover letter, a prospectus with detailed chapter outlines, a cv, and 12 sample chapters.
Publishing with duke university press manuscript submission. Part of the role of a university press is to help authors identify the right. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. My summer at duke university press duke graduate school. Drawing on her decades of experience in scholarly publishing in new york and her experience writing and managing large collaborative grants at unc and duke, sylvia consults with faculty and students on their publishing and grant plans and proposals. Like most academic presses, they publish well researched books on a wide variety of subjects. This places the presss books publishing program among the twenty largest at american university presses, and the journals publishing program among the five largest. Your manuscript need not be completed before submitting your. Submission guidelines duke university press submission guidelines visit the tsq home page to see calls for papers for upcoming issues. Yale university press editors yale university press. Nyu press welcomes the submission of book proposals for the fields in which we publish. Please choose your subject below to find commissioning editors publishing in your area of study. Duke university press is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student to assist our books acquisitions team for spring semester, especially students who would be able to continue into the summer or next academic year.
Book proposal guidelines university of california press. Read what ken wissoker, the editorial director of duke university press. Home books authors and editors prospective authors. Jul 18, 2019 20192020 call for funding proposals the dku humanities research center hrc invites proposals from all dku duke faculty and affiliates working on humanitiesrelated projects. We do not accept submissions of previously published work. Franklin humanities institute invites faculty proposals. For our manuscript preparation guidelines, click here. As a result, the educated public in the united states continues to learn most of what it does know about the region from latin americanists who are themselves foreigners to the national realities they study.
March 2, 2020 overview the franklin humanities institutes faculty book manuscript workshop program provides support for the development and completion of scholarly monographs. Submission guidelines duke university press submission guidelines call for contributions public culture aims to publish original research of the highest caliber, and we welcome your submissions. Both work study and nonwork study positions are available. What are some examples of university press proposal guidelines. Since our book acquisitions team are all working remotely due to the covid19 pandemic, we are pleased to announce we are now accepting book manuscript submissions online. If you would like information on how to submit a book proposal, you can read our guide here. The workshops provide a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on nearfinal book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most effectively utilize. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Manifold is an intuitive, collaborative platform for. Projects should be based at dku andor connect duke and dku faculty. 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.
The university of minnesota press is currently accepting proposals for book projects specifically developed for manifold scholarship. Manage the editorial department of duke university press to include supervising the editorial staff, serving as an acquisitions editor, and planning and directing the book publishing program to ensure quality and balance of book list consistent with the goals of the press. Here you will find support and guidance for every step of the publishing journey. Each journal issue contains articles examining the works of authors. Oct 23, 2018 what are some examples of university press proposal guidelines. If your project seems better suited to another editors list, it will be passed along to them for consideration.
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