Contact usAt present we are unable to process enquiries sent directly to us through this site. Please call or contact us by email on sales@nbrealey-books.com.Please scroll down - below the addresses - for details of how to submit proposals to Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
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Submitting a Proposal for PublicationNicholas Brealey Publishing welcomes fresh ideas and new insights for distinctive and original books with a broad international appeal. If you would like to submit a proposal for consideration please follow the guidelines below and send it to Nicholas Brealey at the London address above. You may also send your proposal electronically to rights@nbrealey-books.com. Note that our review process may take several weeks and we are not able to return your materials unless you send a stamped, self-addressed envelope for that purpose. Please do not send complete manuscripts.
Guidelines for a Book ProposalThe proposal is one of the most important parts of the publishing process, designed to clarify your thoughts and the viability of your project. We find the following key pieces of information helpful in making our publishing decisions. Please include: Working title: Suggest a title that clearly expresses the essence of your work. Include possible alternatives as well. Estimated length: Estimate the number of double-spaced pages in your typewritten or word-processed manuscript. Estimated delivery date and format Synopsis: Provide a paragraph or two that describes the subject and overall contents of the work. Need: Explain what the work intends to do for the readers and how it will accomplish that goal. Knowledge base: What unique features of the book contribute to the field? What new insights, models or research add to current thinking and practice? Audience: Describe the primary and secondary audiences for the book. Is the project designed for general readers, business people, consultants, trainers, students, educators, government agencies or non-government organisations? Is the audience global, European, British or regional? Competing and related works: Please list the primary competition for your work and any titles that are similar to yours. What are the major differences? How is your work more useful or authoritative? Table of contents: Provide an outline of the contents with a sentence or two summarising each chapter or section. Sample chapters are helpful, but not essential at the proposal stage. A single chapter that is indicative of the contents and shows your writing style is extremely useful in our decision process. Please, no complete manuscripts at this stage. Author information: Your biography, curriculum vitae or resumé should include relevant professional experience and your qualifications for writing this book. Marketing Opportunities: How would you be able to promote your work within your community or professional organisation, through speaking engagements, through your own mailing list and connections, at your training sessions? Publishing is a partnership, and we would like to understand your ability to help us market the book. Other publishers: It is helpful to know if you have submitted this work to other publishers for consideration.
Topics of interest to Nicholas Brealey PublishingNicholas Brealey Publishing welcomes fresh ideas and new insights for distinctive and original books with broad international appeal. These are some of our areas of interest. You can get a good idea of our publishing programme by taking a look at our complete catalogue on this website.
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