![]() ![]() Although we do at times accept proposals for unwritten books, changing industry standards and sales practices require a finished text at a very early stage in the publishing process. ![]() Approximate length (in words, not in pages).Endorsements that support your book, ideally by publicly known persons - for example, other authors.Intended format (text-only printed book, e-book, printed book with heavy illustration).Two-to three paragraph description of the project-no longer than 1 page.A 40-word description / sales pitch of the project.(Note that we work intensively on developing and testing titles, and the title you propose may not be the final title.) The ideal proposal offers the following elements: The following are basic guidelines for submitting your proposal to The Crossroad Publishing Company. Although the publisher enhances this dynamic through advertising, PR work, and other promotions, marketing just speeds up the process - it cannot force demand. The success of a book depends on the author connecting with readers through readings, talks, articles, and interviews. Give thought as well to how you will support your book if it gets published. Are there already other books similar to yours available, and how are they selling? (The rankings of online bookstores, although not a scientific measure, can give an indication of a book’s sales.) The more research you’ve undertaken into the market, the better chance your proposal (and book, if later published) will have. Writer’s Market, Publishers Weekly, and online bookstores) and your subject matter (online discussions, books, reviews, etc.)Įstablish who the reader is (try to be as specific as possible, e.g., age, profession, income, family status, etc.) and who truly wants and is helped by your book, and research what the marketplace is like for your book. The Internet offers many opportunities to learn about the publishing industry (e.g. So before you send a submission, the most important thing is to do your own research about publishing in general and about the potential audience for your specific proposal. Your ideas are not new to you, but they are new to the person who will be reading your work. Our experience is that many authors have powerful and potentially life-changing ideas emerging from their training, study, and experience, but they have not identified the best way to communicate their wisdom. Further, in receiving a submission, we do not assume any duty not to publish another book based on a similar idea, concept, or story. However, due to the frequently high volume of manuscripts received we cannot commit to a certain time frame, and the corporation is not responsible for the return of any manuscript (whether sent electronically or by mail), nor do we guarantee a response. We do our utmost to get back to you in six to eight weeks. We receive proposals from various people -current authors and people recommended by current authors, current readers of our books, book agents, and people we meet at conferences, as well as authors approaching us for the first time with unsolicited manuscripts. We are always seeking new projects that use the power of words to awaken wisdom in readers. Thank you for your interest in publishing with The Crossroad Publishing Company. ![]() If you are an existing author or you have a fully backed projects please email Authors Due to wider uncertainties in the economy and the country we are currently accepting only very few projects. ![]()
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