| Library of Social Science works with a select number of publishers—through our 2016 Promotional Package—to distribute calls for book proposals.
Cambridge Scholars Publishing—one of our fastest-growing clients—has established a reputation as one of the top presses presenting scholarly monographs and edited collections.
We encourage readers of the LSS Newsletter to submit a book proposal. Complete details are below. Please send your proposal—or questions—to Camilla Harding, Commissioning Editor at Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
For additional information on Cambridge Scholars Publishing, click here. |
Perhaps no publisher represented by Library of Social Science has grown so quickly—and in such exciting ways—as Cambridge Scholars Publishing. They’ve established a reputation as one of the top presses presenting scholarly monographs and edited collections—championing original thought and putting authors at the heart of everything they do.
To get a feeling for Cambridge Scholars Publishing titles, click the links below to read the first chapter of selected volumes:
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Cambridge Scholars Publishing is committed to promoting its titles widely. Below is a photo of a recent Cambridge Scholars Publishing display at one of our conferences. Their titles have appeared at nearly every LSS book exhibit for the past seven years.
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Proposal submission
You are always welcome to submit a proposal
We publish monographs, edited volumes and conference proceedings on a wide range of specialist subjects. We also dedicate 10% of our publishing output each year to PhD dissertations by aspiring academics, in whose work we see particular potential.
You will receive a prompt response to your submission
All proposals are assessed by our Editorial Panel, which comprises leading academics with established publishing records and specialisms in their chosen field. We respond promptly to authors, typically within a four to six week period, because we believe that initiating the journey to publication should be as efficient as possible.
What we need
We recognise that research may be at varying stages of completion by academics considering publication, which is why we keep our proposal requirements as simple and flexible as possible. We have a short proposal form we ask authors to complete, covering the following areas:
- Proposal overview: This should detail the goals of your research, where the material fits with the current literature in your field, the range of topics to be covered and any additional information you believe is relevant to the case for publication. The overview should introduce your work, those involved in its development and the wider academic context in which it sits.
- Sample chapter: We do not require a full manuscript at proposal stage but a minimum of one sample chapter is essential to provide evidence of the academic quality of your writing. This enables our Editorial Panel to make an informed evaluation of the proposed work. The sample chapter should be taken from the main body of your work rather than an introduction or conclusion.
- Academic Profile: Your profile needs to present your academic credentials. It should include details of your specialist qualifications, outline your current position and the institution to which you are affiliated and provide a list of all previous publications, including articles in academic journals.
Where to send it
Please send all speculative proposals to Camilla Harding, Commissioning Editor. If you have a question about a submission you wish to make, please contact Camilla and a member of our commissioning team will respond as appropriate.
What happens next
We will acknowledge your submission as soon as we receive it. Our commissioning team will then review the submission to ensure that all the correct information has been provided and, if required, liaise with you to source any additional information to ensure we are in a position to proceed to a full editorial review. Proposals are passed to our Editorial Panel for a formal review, at which stage the scope, objectives and suitability for publication are assessed. Once a decision has been made, our commissioning team will either contact you to outline our reasons for rejecting the proposal or confirm that your proposal has been accepted. If your submission is successful, a member of our contracts team will then arrange for a contract to be prepared and agreed with you. |
About Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Cambridge Scholars Publishing is an independent academic publisher, championing original thought—putting authors at the heart of everything they do.
Founded by researchers from the University of Cambridge, they publish original academic work across a wide range of subjects, with a particular focus on The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Cambridge Scholars publishes monographs, edited volumes and conference proceedings on a wide range of specialist subjects. They also dedicate 10% of their publishing output each year to PhD dissertations by aspiring academics, in whose work they see particular potential.
This press is unique in the balance they establish between editorial guidance, and the level of control retained by each of authors. Authors working with Cambridge Scholars are able to present their work in a way that retains the integrity of their original argument.
Understanding the importance of making the publishing process a rewarding experience, Cambridge Scholars has a strong reputation for author satisfaction. Their publications are marketed worldwide, sold through international booksellers and distributors including Amazon, Blackwell, Baker & Taylor, YBP and Ingram, and widely purchased by academic libraries. Cambridge Scholars has distribution partnerships in key geographical territories such as the USA, China, India and the Middle East.
Their international Editorial Advisory Board is chaired by Professor Emeritus David Weir, and consists of established scholars and leading-edge thinkers who play a key role in helping them steer their commissioning focus. |