Discover how comparable titles help publishers evaluate audience, market potential, and fit—and how to position your book effectively.
Academic book proposal resources
Make your book irresistible to publishers—without losing your voice
Crafting a Winning First Book Proposal
Create a winning first book proposal by approaching it as a pitch process aligning your book with publisher goals.
Finding the Right Publisher for Your First Book
Research scholarly presses, identify good fits for your first book, and craft targeted pitches based on what publishers are currently seeking.
Interdisciplinary Book Proposal Editorial Support
Get personalized developmental editing and copyediting support for your interdisciplinary book proposal.
Balancing Interdisciplinarity and Legibility
How authors can create legible interdisciplinary texts that resonate with varied readers across fields, backgrounds, and communities.
Budgeting for Editing and Indexing on Books and Articles
How interdisciplinary scholars can best budget for editing and indexing on their books and journal articles.
Last Checks to Do Before Submitting a Book Proposal
Last checks and confirmations to run on your documents before submitting a book proposal to an academic publisher for consideration
When to Hire an Academic Editor or Indexer
So you’re ready to hire an academic editor or indexer. Here we explain how far in advance this happens and how to know which kind of editing you need.
Choosing a Press for Your First Book
Choosing a press for your first book can feel intimidating; here’s what to consider so you can find the right fit.
Turning Your Dissertation into a Book
Learn the step-by-step process for revising and turning your dissertation into a book–one that people will actually buy and read.
Writing a Successful Academic Book Proposal
What makes for a great academic book proposal? Learn what publishers looking for and how to make your proposal stand out from the crowd.
Building a Strong Book Structure
How to build a strong and compelling book structure that ties all your ideas together into a cohesive whole.