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Home ChicagoWriter.com Current Booklist Order Books	Featured Title Here is a sample from the 5th edition of *A Guide to Chicago's Book Publishers. Introduction* This guide is a compilation of the book publishers in the Chicago area. The companies are listed alphabetically, by name. How the Guide Was Created The initial list of whom to include in this guide was determined using the latest edition of Literary Market Place. Although they, too, attempt to be as accurate as possible, we found that between final revisions and publication, a number of publishers had changed hands or ceased business. All address and contact information was verified before we proceeded. A questionnaire was then mailed to each publisher. They were asked to confirm basic publication information and add, if they wished, additional information about their current publishing needs, employment opportunities, and use of freelance talent. We have also added—where available—email contact information and web site URLs. Please note that many publishers have email available for inquiry or business communications only. Most do not accept submissions or job inquiries electronically. With this 4^th edition, we have asked each publisher about whether they accept unsolicited/unagented work and how they prefer to receive queries. We hope this additional information will better help you target your market. Using the Guide The intent of this guide is to provide you—the prospective employee, author, or freelancer—advance intelligence about your market. Use this guide to target your skills and interests to a publisher’s scope and needs. There are over 200 publishers listed in this guide. Most of them hire on a regular basis—particular skill sets for their particular needs. Use this guide to research a publisher’s releases. With active web links, if you open this ebook on your desktop while you have an open Internet connection, you can connect to the company’s web site with one click of the mouse. The publishers’ sites provide more in-depth profile of the companies, as well as information such as: job opportunities, writer’s guidelines, current publishing lists, and additional contact information. Sample Listing for : Chicago Review Press 814 N. Franklin Street , Chicago , Illinois 60610 (312) 337 0747 Established: 1973 Number of Employees: - Titles in Print: 200 Published Annually: 35 What They Publish Publishes nonfiction topics under three imprints: Chicago Review Press: general nonfiction and a growing line of children’s activity books. A Cappella Books: nonfiction, primarily on music. Lawrence Hill Books: progressive political and Black interest. Representative Titles/Projects American Revolution for Kids When Race Becomes Real Snake Hips Who They Hire Writers: Pays sliding royalty rate 7½ to 12½ percent/advances $2,000–$6,000. Retains all rights, but splits subsidiary rights. Also assigns writers to prepare manuscripts for book concepts developed internally. Submit current résumé. Copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers: All must be familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style. Rates negotiable. Submit current résumé. Internships/Summer Jobs: Internships available: Yes Summer Jobs Available: No How to Get Connected Contact: Cynthia Sherry, Editorial Director, Chicago Review Press imprint manuscript queries Yuval Taylor, Acquisitions Editor, Lawrence Hill imprint manuscript queries Gerilee Hundt, Managing Editor, all freelance inquiries Accepts unsolicited/unagented manuscripts: Yes Accepts queries by: Letter Send query letter with outline and sample chapter. Must include an SASE. Do not send fiction, computer disks, or self-help manuscripts. Replies within six to eight weeks. Email: csherry@ipgbook.com or publish@ipgbook.com (for mss queries only) Web Site: http://www.ipgbook.com


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