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Wiley's proposal checklist

It's one of the most exciting moments in a professional career. You have a new idea for a book that you think could make a real difference to your discipline. The first step from idea to book: submitting a proposal to your Editor.

At Wiley, your Editor will be a subject specialist, and you can contact them directly with your proposal.

The proposal gives them key information to get the process started. And to make sure you give them everything they need, we've put together this checklist.

Our main piece of advice? Think about the who, the what, the why, and the how.

  • Subject discipline
  • Provisional title (and subtitle, if any)

Who will be writing the book?

  • Your name
  • Your position and affiliation
  • Your CV (Also include brief bios for any co-authors or contributing authors)
  • Your social media presence (if relevant to the project)
  • Your contact details:
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Mailing address

What are you writing?

  1. Overview. This is where you explain the publication's objective, and what it will be about. Think about:    
    • What's your vision? How will this book benefit the discipline or profession you work in?
    •  Why would someone buy this book? How will your selection of topics or treatment of the subject encourage readers to buy the publication?
    •  What are the book’s unique selling points? Think about what makes your book unique, its major themes and approach.
    •  How will it make a difference? Explain the unmet needs in your discipline, and the challenges you're trying to address.
  2. Table of contents. Include chapters and subdivisions within chapters, plus any special materials to be included in the appendices.
  3. Sample materials. If you've already produced a sample chapter, please include it. It will really help us to understand the proposed publication. If you’ve published other articles and books, please attach a list of those materials as well.

Why are you writing this? Who is this for?

  1.  Why is there a need for your proposed publication? Have there been changes in your field to cause a need for it, or is there a gap in the existing literature that needs to be filled?
  2. Who needs your book? Indicate the audience(s) for this material (e.g. academic/research, graduate students, professionals). Be as specific as possible. If the book is aimed at graduate students, please indicate whether it is a primary or supplemental text.
  3. Any information about the secondary market should be included; this should be a list of groups with an occasional need for this material.
  4. List in order of importance any professional societies or organizations that are likely to be part of the readership for your book.
  5. If you know of any similar or competitive publications to the one you propose, this is really helpful information for us. Think about their weaknesses and strengths, and how your publication stands out.

How you're planning to structure the manuscript

  • How many words do you anticipate to fully cover your topic?
  • Timetable: We target between 6-12 months for manuscript development to ensure we meet critical information needs as quickly as possible, and to provide titles with an advantage in competitive markets.

 

Once you've worked out the who, the what, the why, and the how, it's time to Submit your Proposal

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