Proposal Checklist
College Press Publishing looks forward to reviewing your book proposal. Before your submit your proposal, please check (√) to ensure it includes all the applicable items below.
Does this proposal contain these basic elements?
____Cover letter with return address and/or e-mail address
____Vita or resume
____A sample chapter or two
____Outline of the book proposed or table of contents
____Appropriate postage if material is to be returned
Does this proposal contain the following?
____Working Title/Subtitle
____Stated purpose of proposed book
____Basic description of the work
____Author / Contributor Background
____Book Annotated Outline
____Description of its target audience and potential uses
____Tell why the book idea is unique and how it meets a need that others do not
____Tell why the idea is particularly suitable for College Press Publishing
____Indication that permission for using copyrighted materials has or will be obtained
____Names of noted experts or others who could endorse the proposal
____Timetable for Completion
____Author has a copy of what was sent to College Press (Can CP destroy it if rejected? – if not, be sure to include a SASE.)
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