Welcome to HAU Books!
We’re excited to consider your work for publication. Here’s what we need to review your book proposal:
1. Cover Letter (max 3 paragraphs)
– Introduce yourself
– Explain your book’s purpose and key arguments
– Explain why HAU Books is the right home for your work
– State if you are submitting this proposal to other publishers simultaneously.
2. Book Proposal (max. 6 pages) This is the core of your submission. Please include:
– Project Overview: The purpose, key arguments, and contribution to the field.
– Audience & Market: Who is this book for? How does it compare to similar recent books?
– Word count and illustrations
– Timeline for completion
3. Table of Contents
– List your chapter titles. Include brief chapter descriptions
– Show how chapters build your argument
– Note any previously published material
4. One Sample Chapter
– Select the chapter that best represents your writing style and central argument (usually the Introduction or a strong body chapter).
5. CV
– Please include a list of your previous publications.
For Edited Collections:
– Instead of a single sample chapter, please provide: Abstracts for all included essays and CVs (or brief bios) for all contributors
Please note: We prefer book proposals rather than complete manuscripts, and typically don’t publish dissertations or theses.
Send your proposal to: books@hausociety.org