What We Publish
Our company is dedicated to all aspects
of literacy development, with an
emphasis on developing the reflective and practical capacity of educators
to make effective professional decisions. As you browse our web site or
read our catalog, you will get a sense of the high-quality professional
books
we carry and continue to seek. We value writing that is supported by:
· Knowledge of current
learning theory
· Evidence from effective
classroom or school-wide practices
· Personal reflection
· Helpful and well-told
anecdotes.
We do not usually publish specific lesson
plans or books of activities
for literature studies or other content areas. We welcome ideas
and submissions from both novice and experienced writers who have
a passion for their work and topic.
What to Include
Note: Electronic submissions are
preferred.
1)
Cover Letter or Memo
that includes the following
information (2 pages maximum):
· Working title and summary
statement of book’s intent
· Reasons for writing this
book
· How this book will differ
from competing books on similar topic
· Intended audience
· Anticipated number of
manuscript pages
· Anticipated amount of
illustrative material (tentative number of tables,
diagrams, or pieces of teacher or student work you envision being included)
· Why you think your book may
be a good match with our company
·
Proposed time frame for
completing the manuscript
· Home and e-mail addresses,
business and home telephone numbers,
and fax numbers.
2) Proposal or Manuscript
Proposals:
· Word processed; double
spaced
· Table of contents with
short and clear explanation of intended/possible contents
· Sample of writing in
proposed genre and style
· Bibliographic references.
Manuscripts:
· Word processed; double
spaced
· Table of contents
· Bibliographic references.
3) Current résumé or vita
what happens to a Submission?
The acquisitions editor and a small
national editorial board review your
proposal for appropriate topic, content, writing style, and how your
submission fits with our current list. You will receive an acknowledgement
of your submission within a week of our receipt. Gathering necessary
feedback, however, may take several months. Please be patient.
WHERE TO Send Submissions
Richard Owen
Richard C. Owen Publishers
PO Box 585
Katonah, NY 10536
e-mail: richardowen@rcowen.com
telephone: 914-232-3903 (Eastern Standard time)
If you
wish to talk about an idea you have before submitting your work,
you are welcome to call or e-mail.
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