BOOK PUBLICATION TIMELINE - Human Kinetics

B O O K P U B L I C AT I O N T I M E L I N EProposal SubmissionProposal prepared and submittedAcquisition editor reviewsBased on review, proposal accepted for further study or declinedManuscript SelectionProposal reviewed by Acquisitions CommitteeAcquisitions meetingContract offered or proposal declinedManuscript writing begins with guidance from Acquisitions EditorManuscript AssignmentCompleted manuscript arrivesAcquisitions Editor reviewsManuscript accepted or returned for additional revisionsManuscript sent to external reviewersManuscript assigned to an editorial teamEditorial launch meeting heldManuscript review created and sentAuthor completes revisionsCopyeditingManuscript prepared for copyeditingCopyeditor makes correctionsAuthor checks and responds to copyeditor correctionsExterior and Interior Design and MarketingCover and title discussion begins cover processCover is designedAuthor approves coverDesign meeting held for interior designSample pages are createdAuthor approves sample pagesPage ProofsProject transmitted to productionGraphic artist completes layoutPages arrive for author to checkAuthor returns corrected pages on schedulePrintingCorrections are madePages are finalized by the assistant editorFiles are saved for the printerPrinting beginsWithin four to eight weeks printing completeOrders filled1

PROPOSALSUBMISSIONWe are pleased that you are interested in writing a book and publishing itwith Human Kinetics. Writing a book is a significant accomplishment!Our MissionOur mission at Human Kinetics is to publish quality books, journals,and ancillary products in physical education, sport sciences, sportsmedicine, sport techniques, aquatics, dance, health-related fitness,recreation, and leisure studies. We strive to help our authors writethe best books possible and to make the writing experience enjoyableand rewarding. We also strive to produce an attractive, well-designedproduct and market it extensively.Publishing DivisionsHuman Kinetics Publishers Inc. is our corporate name and we publish books under several divisions including our Trade, Active Living,2

3Proposal SubmissionAmerican Sport Education Program (ASEP), and the YMCA ProgramStore.This handbook covers processes and procedures specifically tailoredfor our academic divisions: HK Scientific, Technical, and Medical (STM) and Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance(HPERD). These divisions publish textbooks and reference books forstudents, scholars, and professionals in our fields of in-terest.Preparing Your ProposalIn order to effectively evaluate a potential manuscript we need a carefully prepared proposal from you. The following list outlines specificelements your book proposal needs to have in place in order for consideration.These elements include:Manuscript specificationsPrefaceTable of contentsAudience descriptionEvaluation of competitive titles and your qualifications as anauthor/editor (resume curriculum vitae)Manuscript SpecificationsEstimated number of typed double-spaced manuscript pagesbased on 300 words per page, excluding illustrations and tables,but including references. (Three manuscript pages equal two 6” x9” typeset pages and two manuscript pages equals one 8.5” x 11”typeset page.)Estimated number of photosEstimated number of line drawings/illustrationsEstimated number of tablesEstimated date you will submit the first complete draft of themanuscript, including photographs and illustrationsPrefacePlease prepare a double-spaced, typewritten statement of two to sixpages that describes the proposed book. Write your statement to thereaders of the book and make it as interesting and informative as possible. We review the preface carefully, not only to determine the pro-

4Proposal Submissionposed content of the book but also to get an indication of your writingskills. The preface should address the following:A clear statement of purpose (who the book is written for, the needfor it, and how your book meets this need)The unique contribution of the book to the literature on the subjectmatterThe scope of the book (both the breadth and depth of content)An explanation of how and why the book is organized as it isThe benefits of the book to the readerAny unique features of the bookContentsPrepare a comprehensive table of contents for the proposed book,indicating the chapter titles using descriptive language. Group thechapters into parts, with numbers and titles. For each chapter providea paragraph or two describing the content or an outline of the majorsubheads. If you have written any chapters, we encourage you tosubmit them with your proposal. If you have not written any chapters,please submit a sample that reflects your writing skills for the type ofbook proposed.AudienceThe publishing of a book is a substantial investment of time on yourpart and time and money on our part. You want the book to be aswidely read as possible, and so do we. Thus, we need your assistancein carefully identifying the various audiences that you think will beinterested in reading your book. Please be as specific and realistic aspossible (for example, audience groups might include exercise physiologists, fitness instructors, sport managers, elementary physical education teachers, athletic directors, dance teachers, high school volleyballcoaches, etc.), but it would be unrealistic for any one book to appeal toall of these specific audience groups.If your book will be used in a course, please submit a sample syllabus for the type of course that the text will be used for. If you donot have a syllabus that is readily available, please provide a samplecourse title and description. You may provide information for multiplecourses if applicable.CompetitionIdentify the author, title, publisher, date of publication, and price (ifyou know it) of any book that may compete with your proposed book.After each title, provide a brief description of how your book will differfrom this book. A search of Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com can

5Proposal Submissionhelp you get started. Visits to Web sites of Human Kinetics’ key competitors will also be of value.Author/Editor QualificationsPlease state your qualifications for writing your book. Do not considerthis statement as being a boast: the credibility and qualifications of theauthor are vital in our decision about publishing any proposed book.Also, please attach a curriculum vita or resume for each author.Completing Your ProposalPlease mail your complete proposal to the following address:Human Kinetics, Inc.1607 N. Market St.Champaign, IL 61825-5076217-351-5076The Next Step: Manuscript SelectionWe receive hundreds of inquiries, proposals, and manuscripts eachyear. We carefully evaluate each proposal following these steps:1. The proposal is first reviewed to determine if the informationis complete and within HK’s editorial scope.2. If a proposal fits our editorial mission, it is then reviewedinternally by the acquisitions editor and possibly by other membersof our staff. It may also be sent to one or two external reviewers.(Throughout this review process we consider your proposal to becopyrighted matter and respect your ownership of the expressedcontent.)3. If these reviews are favorable, the acquisitions editor completes a financial analysis and marketing plan for the project. Thisis an extensive process with a careful study of any competing bookson the subject.4. The acquisitions editor then presents your proposal, the financial analysis, and the marketing plan to our Acquisition Committee. Based on the review of this committee, we decide whether ornot we can successfully publish your proposed book.During this 4- to 8-week review period, the acquisitions editormay also request that you provide additional information or considermaking changes to the proposal.

A clear statement of purpose (who the book is written for, the need for it, and how your book meets this need) The unique contribution of the book to the literature on the subject matter The scope of the book (both the breadth and depth of content) An explanation of how and why the book is organized as it is The benefits of the book to the reader