How to submit a book/series proposal

Key considerations for proposing authors/editors

What is your rationale for publication?
Is there a gap in the current book/series market?
Will the publication have international applicability and reach?
What is the proposed editorial scope and coverage of the book/series?
What are the key themes that the book/series will cover?
What will make it stand out from the competition?
What are the proposed book/series' unique selling points?
If you are proposing an edited book or series, how will you attract submissions to the proposed publication?
Who will be the book/series' target audience, both in terms of authors and users?
What is the composition of the research field, in terms of number of researchers and geography?
Where and how can the book/series be effectively promoted?
Are there any conferences it could be promoted at?
Where is the research taking place?
How will the book/ series position itself amongst the competition?
What are its unique selling points?

Please submit your proposal using the following documents:

Download: Book proposal form (Word document)
Download: Series proposal form (Word document)
Download: Series Volume proposal form (Word document)

For more detailed information on writing a book proposal, visit our "How to... write a book proposal" guide.

When you have completed the form, please send it to us via books@emeraldinsight.com.

What will happen to your proposal once submitted?

Your proposal will be fully researched against market needs, demand and competition; evaluated internally alongside Emerald's publishing plan and strategy; and by external experts in the given field. This process can take anything from three to six months. Once completed, a decision will be made whether to commission your work for publication.