Submit a Proposal
The goal of the Psychology and the Other Book Series and Essays in Psychological Humanities Book Series is to foster the publication of interdisciplinary works that enrich and challenge clinical and scholarly exploration, focusing on human identity, suffering, and potential. We invite manuscripts that contribute to our understanding of these areas. Reviewing past conference programs can offer insights into the range of topics we typically explore.
60,000 to 120,000 word academic volumes and monographs.
The proposal needs to include the following elements:
- Write a 2-page maximum summary of the proposed book.
- Explain in 1-2 paragraphs how the book aligns with the series' interdisciplinary vision.
- Provide a rationale for the book, including target audience, interdisciplinary nature, needs it fulfills, and market competition, with evidence.
- List the table of contents.
- Offer a chapter-by-chapter outline with key references.
- Specify the number of tables, diagrams, or illustrations and if they require redrawing.
- Create a short, market-ready blurb (about 350 words) describing the book's significance.
- Indicate when the manuscript will likely be complete.
- Estimate the total word count of the manuscript (targeting 60,000 to 120,000 words).
To include in the submission portal:
- Completed Proposal Document (refer to previous steps).
- A brief CV for all authors, editors, and contributors, detailing professional qualifications and publishing history.
- Sample chapter(s): At least 1, but no more than 2.
Submission Notes:
- By submitting a manuscript with the Psychology and the Other, the author ensures that the manuscript is not under consideration by any other publishers.
- All proposals will be reviewed within 2 months of their receipt.
- For additional questions, contact us at psychumanities@bc.edu.
40,000 to 80,000 word trade-style publications.
The proposal needs to include the following elements:
- Write a 2-page maximum summary of the proposed book.
- Explain in 1-2 paragraphs how the book aligns with the series' interdisciplinary vision.
- Provide a rationale for the book, including target audience, interdisciplinary nature, needs it fulfills, and market competition, with evidence.List the table of contents.
- Offer a chapter-by-chapter outline with key references.
- Specify the number of tables, diagrams, or illustrations and if they require redrawing.
- Create a short, market-ready blurb (about 350 words) describing the book's significance.
- Indicate when the manuscript will likely be complete.
- Estimate the total word count of the manuscript (targeting 40,000 to 80,000 words).
To include in the submission portal:
- Completed Proposal Document (refer to previous steps).
- A brief CV for all authors, editors, and contributors, detailing professional qualifications and publishing history.
- Sample chapter(s): At least 1, but no more than 2.
Submission Notes:
- By submitting a manuscript with the Psychology and the Other, the author ensures that the manuscript is not under consideration by any other publishers.
- All proposals will be reviewed within 2 months of their receipt.
- For additional questions, contact us at psychumanities@bc.edu.