A few months ago, I polled my Twitter followers to ask what factor most held them back from submitting their book proposal to an academic publisher. Some said a lack of knowledge about the process, ...

Giving prescriptive advice about scholarly-book proposals can be tricky, because there truly isn’t one right way to craft a great pitch. Acquiring editors are, above all, interested in creative ideas ...

For scholars hoping to share their expertise in a book that reaches audiences far beyond the ivory tower, the journey often begins with a one-page query letter and a detailed book proposal, both ...