Editors decide what we publish.  Listening to our customers, Editors identify gaps in the market and work with our authors to create compelling and useful content. They collaborate with authors to turn great ideas into great books. 

Editors take various factors into account when making their decision.

• Your book proposal - the most important piece of information.
• Market research - whether there's a market for the book.
• Cost analysis - whether it makes financial sense to publish it.

The editor brings this information to the publishing committee meeting. They'll consult with external advisers and our own local and international marketing and sales colleagues, who'll contribute to the book if we opt to publish. This meeting is generally where the decision on how to proceed is made.

Once a decision is made to publish, the editor will offer a contract. The contract will define the publication, how and when it will be delivered, and outlines yours and the publisher's rights and responsibilities, as well as confirming your remuneration.

Wiley's editors decide what we publish. They travel internationally to meet current and prospective authors and editors to discuss new publications or business projects. And they help authors turn great ideas into great books.

Reproducing copyrighted material?

Unless your contract says otherwise, as the author, you are responsible for obtaining permission and paying any fees to use any third-party copyright material that your book and supporting website resources contain. So, it's worth getting a sense now of any third-party copyright material that you're likely to need.

If you are an editor, you will need to ensure that your contributors understand the requirements in these guidelines and provide proof of permission obtained at the same time they send you their contribution.