Submit your book proposal
How to submit a book proposal to Taylor & Francis Group
We are excited to review your ideas and help bring your book to life. Whether it’s a textbook for students in higher education, an academic research monograph or a book that helps practitioners do their job better, we want to hear from you.
The first step is to submit your book proposal to one of our expert Commissioning Editors. Before getting in touch, make sure to carefully review our submission guidelines and provide all the required information to ensure a prompt response.
What books do we publish at Taylor & Francis?
We publish books catering to all levels of academic study and professional development. Our extensive catalogue covers a broad range of subjects and disciplines, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Science and Technology, Medicine and Healthcare, and Mental Health and Psychology.
What does a book proposal consist of?
A book proposal is a detailed document that provides an initial overview of your book or open access book project before you complete the manuscript.
Read our book proposal guidelines
3 things to consider before submitting your book proposal
Before you send us your proposal, make sure you have thought about these three important considerations:
Unique Selling Point (USP)
Does your book offer a unique and compelling perspective? What makes this material stand out as new, interesting, and innovative?Demand
Is there a clear need for your book? What specific requirements or interests does your book address for readers?Expertise
What makes you the perfect author for this book? How does your experience, research, and background showcase your expertise?
If you feel confident that your idea for a book or cohesive edited collection shines in these areas, we’d love to hear from you.
After submitting your book proposal for consideration, a Commissioning Editor will be in touch to let you know whether we’d like to proceed with your idea.
If your proposal is accepted, the Editor will discuss next steps and provide you with a book proposal form specific to your subject area. This will help you capture all the essential information needed to move forward.
Your book proposal has been submitted — what are the next steps?
After you submit your book proposal to Routledge & CRC Press, we will take the following steps to confirm it is in the best possible shape for publishing. To make sure that your book is best positioned to reach your goals, we will work alongside you to help shape your content and target audience to achieve maximum impact.
Initial Review
A Commissioning Editor will read your proposal.External Peer Review
If approved by the Commissioning Editor, your proposal will undergo an external peer review process. Experts in the field will provide feedback on the quality and scope of your work.Final Approval
Your proposal will be submitted to the Publishing Committee (or Editorial Board) for final approval.Publishing Contract
If your book proposal is approved, you will be offered a publishing contract.
Read our publishing process overview
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