Preparing A Book Proposal

In order to make a decision on whether to publish a book we need the following information:

• A detailed draft list of contents, consisting of chapter headings and a short paragraph about each chapter.
• A draft preface or introduction.
• An estimate of the book's length, in numbers of words.
• A description of why the book is being written and for whom.
• An explanation of how your book compares with possible competing titles.
• Your CV.
• Affiliations for yourself and all co-authors, co-editors or contributors.
• Any sample or draft material that is available.
• Anything else you think might help us in making a publishing decision.
• An estimate of the date by which the final typescript could be delivered to Springer.

Once the decision to publish has been made, a formal agreement will be drawn up between yourself (and any co-authors or co-editors) and Springer-Verlag London Limited, setting out terms and conditions and the responsibilities of both sides.