Book Proposal Guidelines
The University of Arizona Press
355 South Euclid, Suite 103
Tucson, AZ 85719
www.uapress.arizona.edu
1. Title page
- Title
- Subtitle
- Author's Name(s)
- Three or four lines describing the book
2. Manuscript details
- A 150-word summary of the book
- Estimated length in number of words
- Estimated length in number of pages (double-spaced in 10 point Courier)
- Anticipated number and kind of illustrations
- Anticipated manuscript delivery date
3. Contents
- Table of contents
- Title and paragraph description of each of the chapters in the proposed book
- Approximate number of pages for each chapter in double-spaced format (10 point Courier)
4. Sample Chapters
- Introduction
- One or two sample chapters if completed
5. Author
- A brief narrative of your research
- If previously published, quotes from reviews of your work or sales figures of your earlier work
- Curriculum Vitae or resumé
6. Research and/or Voice and Style
- Current state of your research and why the book is needed
- Research yet to be undertaken and why
- Explain the voice and style of your narrative including organization, significance of ideas, enduring appeal, and timeliness
7. Audience
- For whom are you writing?
- Who will buy this book?
- Comparison and contrast with recent successful titles on similar subjects