In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

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 ...

Writing a book proposal may not be exactly like appearing on a reality-TV show, but thinking about it in that way might help to remind you what you’re up against. In case you spend your Monday nights ...

We are excited to announce a call for chapter proposals in a forthcoming book that examines the impact and needs of global education on the field. The editors seek a diverse group of scholars to ...

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, and wondered what a successful proposal looks like, wonder no longer. In a unique experiment, the publisher Palgrave Macmillan is posting proposals for ...