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Guidelines for Proposal
Submissions
Dear Author,
Thank
you for your interest in Gurze Books. We are a small
company which publishes between 2-3 trade paperback
books per year on eating disorders and related issues,
including body image, size-acceptance, and self esteem.
Our books are sold through bookstores, our website (www.bulimia.com)
and eating disorder resource catalogue, as well as other
specialty markets. We have been in business since 1976.
In
order to consider publishing your book, we need the
following:
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Cover letter, including the title.
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Table of Contents: Provide an outline of your book,
with optional 1-2 paragraph summaries of each chapter.
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The Concept Statement: In 150 words or less, explain
what is unique about your book and how the reader
will benefit from reading it.
- About
the Author: Detail your qualifications to write the
book.
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About the Market, the Competition, and Promotion:
Describe your targeted reader, your market and how
to reach them. Summarize the competition. Outline
a plan for promoting your book.
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Sample Chapters: Send two edited chapters that best
showcase the contribution your book offers to make
in our field.
*Please
note: Allow for 1-2 months for us to get back to you.
If you would like your manuscript returned, please send
adequate postage.
Send
manuscripts to:
Lindsey Hall/Cohn
Gurze Books
5145 B. Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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