The letter should be no more than two pages long and should tell how your manuscript contributes to its field and what makes it unique. As specifically as you can, tell us who the audience is for your book. There is no need to send a complete manuscript unless it is specifically asked for. Proposals including the above materials are reviewed much faster than thick manuscripts sent unsolicited. We cannot return proposals or manuscripts unless they are accompanied by a self-addressed envelope stamped with sufficient postage.
Some prospective authors write or e-mail a query letter before sending a proposal.
This is a good idea and can save time and postage, especially when you are not familiar with the books we publish. A list of our four imprints follows, please read these before sending us a query letter or proposal. E-mail our Acquisitions Editor. While this imprint is directed to a wider audience than are the other three imprints, it focuses on subjects that enhance our understanding of the world in which we live and that improve our quality of life. E-mail our Acquisitions Editor.