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Answers to Common Questions about Publishing with Wiley-IEEE Press

What is the royalty rate for authors?
We offer a competitive royalty commensurate with the sales expectations for the book and expenses of publication. It is determined during contract negotiation.

How long does it take to make a publishing decision?
Generally, once the proposal and sample materials are received it takes 4-6 weeks to secure proposal reviews, another 2-3 weeks for author's response to the reviews and project financial/marketing prep and presentation, and another 2 weeks for contract negotiation/signing. From beginning to end the entire process takes about 2-3 months, although some projects move more quickly and others more slowly.

When should I try to find a publisher for my book?
If you have identified an area in which you have expertise, believe that you have something new or better to contribute than other published books, and have a clear idea of what you want to write --- you should prepare a proposal. The IEEE Press Proposal Guidelines can be found on our website at this page. Completing the proposal guidelines and a detailed table of contents, plus writing a representative chapter results in a solid writing plan. The proposal reviews give you feedback on both the technical merit and market interest in your project. This way you will not have spent time writing material that might be eliminated or at a level of detail that is inappropriate to the needs of the market.

What are you looking for?
Mostly books that would be of interest to the typical IEEE member, although the better question is what are you qualified and interested in writing? IEEE Press staff and volunteers collaborate on a list of hot topics --- cutting-edge or under served areas where we believe there is both an interest and need for new books. The list is prepared to generate discussion and motivate volunteers who help us identify projects. Since it is highly subjective, it is not intended to exclude topics that are not on it. We welcome input on new topics that should be added to the list.

Who holds the copyright in the book? How is it ?branded??
Authors contract with the IEEE Press and the IEEE holds the copyright in the work. The IEEE Master Brand appears at the top of the spine and the Wiley Colophon at the bottom. Both brands appear elsewhere on the cover and inside the book. If the book is in a series, the series brand and identification appears on the cover and title page. If an IEEE Society sponsors the book, that information appears on the title page.

Do you offer full production services or does the author typeset the book?
All IEEE Press books are technically reviewed prior to acceptance for publication. Through our agreement with John Wiley and Sons, we offer our authors full production services: copyediting, art preparation, page make-up, and collaboration on all aspects that affect the aesthetics of the final, printed book. For authors that desire to typeset their own books, Wiley copyedits the book and prepares the cover design.

How are the books promoted?
Wiley is primarily responsible for the marketing of our publications through the same tactics and channels as their other publications. Additionally, the IEEE and individual IEEE Societies support Wiley?s efforts by including our publications in member marketing efforts and space available advertising. Wiley has created a special page at www.wiley.com/ieee that highlights our publications and IEEE entities are encouraged to link to this site or to specific book pages.

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