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| As with any publisher, a publication project is initiated by the author with a book proposal. Each proposal is given full consideration by our staff.
Proposals should cover: • Authorship – provide your qualifications. This will add credibility to the publication. You can write the book yourself. Or be the project editor and solicit contributed chapters from other experts. • Scope – explain the topic, purpose, and uniqueness of the proposed publication. • Table of Contents – list topics covered and organization of materials. • Schedule – project the start up and completion dates.
• Special Features – describe any special format or production needs essential for the project, e.g., extensive mathematical equations, color, inclusion of software, etc. • Marketability – explain what unique approach or content makes your book appealing. • Audience – specify the primary and secondary readers. • Strengths – identify the strengths your book will have over others. List any competing books. For more information or to discuss publishing ideas contact: Kathy Dernoga 100 Barr Harbor Drive • PO Box C700 ASTM is one of the world’s largest developers of technical information. From over 11,000 voluntary consensus standards to the latest technical publications, industries, governments, and academicians around the world reference and rely on ASTM documents for their high technical quality. |
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