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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