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From proposals to publication and beyond, everything you need to know about publishing a book with us.
When you publish your book with us, you can relax in the knowledge that your contributions will reach the wider chemistry community and create an impact.
With a wide variety of chemical sciences covered in our book collections, your book will be at home under a reputable publisher with influence in the chemical sciences. Throughout the publishing journey, you will receive support and guidance from our experienced in-house team.
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Why publish with us?
Our editorial team combines both significant experience of the book publishing industry with subject expertise in the chemical sciences and related fields. As an editor or author, we will be consistently available to support and guide you through the full publication process for you book.
The relevance and quality of our books is important to us, and each proposed book undergoes a peer review process. Our commissioning editors work with editors and authors to develop their ideas for books, and ensure the published title will reach the relevant audience and fulfil its potential impact.
Once approved, we provide support through the writing and editing process, and then our specialised production staff take over once the manuscript is submitted.
We provide:
- assistance for gaining necessary permissions and understanding the sometimes complicated copyright challenges around re-use of figures
- full copy-editing, typesetting and indexing for manuscripts
- cover design service 鈥� working with you to develop the most appealing design for your book
- complimentary copies sent upon publication (as agreed in your contract).
Your book will be:
- available electronically across a range of formats (PDF, HTML, EPUB), and discoverable through multiple indexing and aggregating services and databases, such as Clarivate鈥檚 Books Citation Index, SciVerse Scopus, Google Books, Amazon Search Inside Service.
- marketed globally in our catalogues, through targeted email campaigns and at conferences. We can also provide promotional PowerPoint slides and flyers on request.
In addition, our book authors and editors are eligible for a 35% discount on the book they contributed to, and a 25% discount on all other 浪花直播 books.
Let's get started
You can use our step-by-step guide to give you a simple overview of the lifecycle of a book and explore more information on how to propose, prepare, submit and promote your book.
You can view our active book series that accepting proposals for inspiration for your next book proposal.
- Prepare a book proposal and submit. You complete our Book proposal form. The form will guide you through the information needed for proposing a book idea.
- Proposal sent for peer review. We arrange for the proposal to be reviewed by subject specialists and researchers working in the field. We discuss with you all feedback that we receive from the reviewers, working with you to address any concerns where necessary.
- Proposal presented to the RSC. The proposal, together with the reviewers鈥� comments and any response from you, is collated by the commissioning editor and presented to the RSC books review board for consideration and final acceptance.
- Contract offered. We offer you a contract for the book, which sets out your rights and responsibilities in detail.
- Book prepared. The book is written. Our editorial team is on hand to offer support and guidance during this time. The final and complete manuscript is submitted to us. Timescales for writing a book vary depending on the type of book and whether it is authored or edited.
- Typescript submitted. We assess the submitted manuscript and ensure all necessary materials have been supplied.
- Book enters production. The manuscript is passed to the production team. They will arrange for the manuscript to be copy-edited and typeset. Once this has been completed you will be sent the proofs to check and correct.
- Indexing. We arrange for an index to be created.
- Publication. The eBook and print book are published. The eBook versions available vary depending on the type of book.
- Sales & marketing. We market your book worldwide.
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