Publications
Manuscript Guidelines for Potential Authors
We publish legislative,
budget, advocacy and media books.
TheCapitol.Net publishes practical, hands-on works for practitioners,
written by subject matter experts. We are always eager to find and work with writers who can meet our editorial
requirements and who are interested in forming a long-term editorial
relationship.
Our publications are designed,
edited and produced by people who have decades of professional
and legal publishing experience. Our books are distributed
across the globe, including in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and
Australia.
We are looking for books that help practitioners
more effectively serve their clients in law,
business, regulated industries, media relations and government affairs.
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Packed with practical guidance, tips,
techniques, resources, and annotated forms and documents where
appropriate.
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Filled with references to relevant people
and offices, authorities, web sites, laws and regulations, and
other resources.
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Designed to be used on a regular basis.
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Updated
periodically.
Many of our authors also teach for
us.
We do not publish fiction, festschriften, memoirs, or doctoral dissertations.
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Before you submit your
book
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Research your competition. Find
and review books similar to yours. You can find books in
libraries and Books In Print. How are they sold?
How are they selling?
Identify your market. Is there a need for another book on
your topic? Why? Describe specifically what your book does
that others do not. What makes your book unique?
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Describe the book
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We prefer to receive a letter
of proposal rather than a manuscript. Include the proposed
title, the purpose of the book, detailed table of contents,
introductory material, and a sample chapter if you have one.
If the book will include illustrations, annotated forms, or
photographs, please send samples. Do not send originals.
Clear photocopies are acceptable.
Why is this a book that practitioners want to own? Is it one
they will use every day or every week?
Who has reviewed or examined the material in your book?
Classes or workshops you have led? Experts in the
field?
How long do you estimate the book will
be? When will it be completed?
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Tell us about yourself
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What
is your background? Why did you write this book? How are
you qualified to write this book? Any previous publications?
How will you be able to promote your book?
Are you available and willing to talk with journalists about
your area of expertise? Willing to write procedural
op-eds relevant to your area of expertise? Is your firm
supportive of your efforts to increase visibility for
yourself and for your firm? Are you willing to teach at
professional workshops and speak at professional meetings
and write for public newspapers and periodicals and for
professional journals? Are you interested in participating
in training and seminars sponsored by us? What else?
If there are multiple authors, please
tell us about all proposed authors.
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What you should send us
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Please write a
letter answering the questions above. Also include a copy of the
detailed table of contents and a sample chapter if you have
one, as well as your resume or cv. If you want anything to
be returned, please include a stamped, self-addressed
envelope. Please note that materials unaccompanied by
a SASE will NOT be returned. We do not accept proposals
on disk, over the Internet, or by fax.
Send your proposal to:
Publisher
TheCapitol.Net
PO Box 25706
Alexandria, VA 22313-5706
703-739-3790
Thank you for your interest
in us.
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Member
URL: TheCapitol.Net/Publications/msguidelines.html
Last updated: June 11, 2010
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