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Fact publications are keen to consider proposals for new ideas of books. The following notes should help you prepare your proposal, and your co-operation in following our recommendations will ease the task of evaluation. The proposal you submit will be the basis on which we judge the book’s suitability for publication. Therefore it needs to be organized in a way that provides the right information to us and to referees. We would suggest a proposal between 2-3 pages in length, although this should be supplemented by sample chapters, or a draft manuscript, and curriculum vitae.
Four main areas need to be addressed: 1. A statement of aims including 2-3 paragraphs outlining the rationale behind the book. * Quite simply, what is your book about? * What are its main themes and objectives? * What are you doing differently, or in a more innovative way, or better than existing books? 2. A detailed synopsis and chapter headings with an indication of length and schedule. * Please list working chapter headings and provide a paragraph of explanation on what you intend to cover in each chapter. This may be all that the reviewer has to go on, so a list of chapter headings alone is not enough. * If sample chapters, or a draft manuscript are available, please send them or let us know when they will be available. * When will you be able to deliver the completed typescript? Please be as realistic as possible. 3. A description of the target market. * Who is your book primarily aimed at? Who will buy it? Who will read it? * Is it a research monograph that will sell primarily to academic libraries? * Is the subject area of the proposal widely taught, or researched? * Would this subject have international appeal outside your home country? If so, where? How We Evaluate Your Proposal, Or Manuscript * Evaluation by commissioning editor The proposal will be considered carefully by the most suitable editor. The editor will ask several questions: Is the content of this book of a high academic standard? Is there a market for a high quality book on this subject? What evidence is there for this market? If there is a gap in the market, is this the right book to fill it? Will the book sell internationally? If the editor is satisfied at this stage, then the proposal will then be evaluated by academic experts. * Contract, Desk editorial and Publication If your proposal is passed then we will issue a draft contract. Once we have agreed on terms you sign and return the contract with an agreed date for the delivery of the manuscript. Once the book has been written and delivered, you will liase with a desk-editor over the copy-editing and production process. We will then publish market and sell the book. If you would like to submit a proposal, or have any queries, or concerns, please contact: Fact Publications 14/B Ali Plaza Second Floor Temple Road Lahore, Pakistan Email:fp@factpublications.com.com factpublications@fact.com.pk Tel: -0345-4341445, 042-36375538
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