Proposal Guidelines

As separate documents, the following materials should be supplied, in electronic format (Carey_Newman@baylor.edu), to begin the formal, proposal process at Baylor University Press.

1. The title of the proposed volume.
2. The Table of Contents (including estimates of chapter size in either manuscript or printed pages) for the proposed volume.
3. A list of and full publication information for already published material that is to be included in the proposed volume, identifying how this material fits into the book.
4. An estimate of the work already completed and a proposed submission date. Please also include a statement of other academic work already under contract.
5. A 25 word book description.
6. A 250 word book summary. The summary should identify the project's subject, thesis, method, scope, limitations, intended audience, and potential significance.
7. A "road map" to the proposed book which summarizes the contents and accomplishments of each chapter in two to three sentences.
8. The book's introduction and two to three sample chapters or full manuscript
9. A review of research into the subject.
10. A list of 3-5 scholars who would provide a back ad endorsement for the book

11. A list of 5 academic journals that MUST review the book.
12. A current CV, listing education, all academic and professional positions, and major academic publications (i.e., peer-reviewed books and articles).