Author Hub | How to Submit a Book Proposal
You will be asked for a synopsis and a book abstract, irrespective of whether the manuscript/product is completed. There is no prescribed length for such outlines, but they should contain as much information as you would require to offer a meaningful evaluation of a new project. They should, in all cases, include the following information:
Charis Clarion Publishing House is always pleased to consider new proposals for print and/or digital projects in all the significant areas we publish. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, we recommend contacting the relevant editor in your field as early as possible. The specific information we require in a proposal may vary between subject areas, and the editor can send you guidelines appropriate to your particular field and the type of product you wish to propose. Please do not send in a complete hardcopy manuscript unless you have been asked to do so by an editor.
They should, in all cases, include the following information:
- The proposed title of the book/product.
- A description of its rationale, scope, and unique selling points; and (if a research volume) how it makes a significant and original contribution to the literature.
- A description of the intended readership/users.
- A breakdown of the detailed content (chapter descriptions/abstracts, table of contents, or digital specification).
- An explanation of how it relates to other publications on the topic published recently, whether by Charis Clarion or other publishers.
- Details of the proposed length, the required level and type of illustration, text and pedagogical features, digital functionality, and the intended completion date.
- Relevant credentials of the author/creator(s). A complete curriculum vitae ore resume is not required.
Identifying the target audience of the book, which may include:
General Readers
Academic & Research Professionals
Students
Educators & Teachers
Industry Professionals
Corporate & Business Leaders
Self-Help & Personal Development Seekers
Parents & Families
Children & Young Adults
Hobbyists & Enthusiasts
Religious & Spiritual Readers
Fiction Lovers
Health & Wellness Community
Activists & Social Change Advocates
Technology & Innovation Enthusiasts
History & Cultural Studies Enthusiasts