Bookhaven looks for interesting titles to compliment our
product lines. We publish for a select group of authors that write business,
career, finance and environmental compliance books. We do not publish fiction or any
other books that do not fit into the these categories. Most of our
career books focus on government or health care employment, however we would
be open to expanding to other areas that compliment our current list.
Authors must be computer literate and submit the final
manuscript formatted in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or ASCII Text. We also
require authors to actively promote their books and to assist with
editing during production. If we accept your book a contract will be sent
for your approval and signature. Bookhaven Replies within 8 weeks if an SASE
is included with your submission. If you have a book that you would like us
to consider follow the guidelines listed below:
NOTE: If you are finding it
difficult to locate an interested publisher I highly recommend that you
pick up a copy of Dan Poynter's Self Publishing Manual. I used one of
his early editions in 1985 to start Bookhaven Press. His sage advice may
be just what you need to get your book published.
Another valuable resource to help you submit queries
to publishers is Writer's Market 2007 (Writer's Market)
. You will find sample submissions, detailed
guidance, and a comprehensive list of publishers by genre that are accepting new
manuscripts. A MUST HAVE resource for any writer.
- Comprehensive outline of the book
- Draft table of contents
- Sample chapter
- Detailed author bio, credentials, affiliations, etc (See
form)
- Computer word processors you work with (Word or WordPerfect)
- Target marketing perspective (who would buy this book)
Note: We do not accept queries via the internet. We need to see the
material listed above in hard copy to assess your title and to see if it
will fit into our list. We look at organization, content and style.
AUTHOR QUESTIONNAIRE
Date:
1)
Working Title:
2)
Author:
3)
Home Address:
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Phone:
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Email:
4)
Business Address:
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Phone & Fax:
5)
Date and place of birth:
6)
Present Occupation:
7)
Previous Occupations:
8)
Professional affiliations that might have a bearing on the marketing of my
book:
9)
Local newspapers:
10) Provide a short biographical
sketch which might be useful in the promotion of your book:
11) Please give full titles,
publication dates and publishers of any previously published works:
12)
Please write 75 to 100 words on the book's theme, intent and underlying
concept:
13)
Who is the audience for your book?
14)
Name the specific ways it benefits the reader.
15)
What is unique about it?
16)
Do you have any personal contacts at magazines, film companies or book clubs
who might assist in exploring subsidiary rights sales of your book?
17)
Are there any reviewers, columnists or other media people who might be
particularly receptive to your book and might give it media attention?
18)
What publications should be considered as advertising media to reach the
most interested readers for your book?
19)
Please list any previous radio or television appearances:
20)
List any bookshops in your neighborhood that might give your book special
display, etc. If possible, include the name of the manager.
21)
Will you be attending any conferences in the coming year at which it might
be appropriate to display and/or offer for sale copies of your book?
22)
List any cities or areas where there might be special interest in your book:
23)
List any companies or stores which might be interested in a bulk purchase of
your book:
24)
Are mailing lists available of the key people who would buy your book? Where
can these lists be obtained?
25)
Are there any special interest web sites, magazines, journals or
associations that may want to sell your book to their readers or members?
26)
Please suggest any special non-bookstore markets or ideas that we might
consider to help the sale of your book:
