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Denkenhouse Press welcomes proposals for scholarly and serious nonfiction trade works in history, religion, culture, society, politics, international relations, biography, and related fields. Denkenhouse is building a catalogue which combines intellectual substance, methodological rigor and evidentiary-based conclusions with readable style and clarity of expression suitable for a broad and educated readership. We take special interest in proposals which engage important and enduring issues of both past and present in ways that provoke thoughtful reflection from diverse world perspectives. We welcome works that challenge prevailing assumptions, explore contested questions, or present fresh interpretations.
We are especially interested in submissions from mid- to later career scholars, seasoned journalists and other experienced public intellectuals with both a demonstrated record of publication and recognized expertise in their respective field(s). While all manuscripts must meet integral standards of independent external review by qualified readers in the subject matter, authors retain final say over and responsibility for choices regarding the contents of their works in relation to editorial and blind reader feedback once their work is accepted for publication.
All submissions considered for publication are subject to an independent external review process appropriate to the nature, aims, and audience of the particular manuscript. All manuscripts are assessed based on the quality of sources and evidence, soundness of methodology and reasoning, clarity of aims and argument, and crafting of narrative with a view to achieving both academic rigor and public reach.
To submit a proposal, please send the following:
The title & subtitle of the proposed work
A short 'back cover' description/abstract (150-200 words)
An extended description of the project (5-7 paragraphs)
A detailed Table of Contents
An overview of each chapter, with chapter titles and one-paragraph abstracts for each chapter (250-400 words each)
The main fields of contribution in the humanities and/or social sciences
A brief review of the 3-5 works which most closely overlap with your proposed volume, making clear what your proposed work uniquely contributes beyond these works in terms of both (1) ongoing scholarly inquiry and (2) public understanding, dialogue and debate.
Author bio (150-200 words), with publication history (at least one prior book with a press that follows a comparable independent review process is required for consideration by Denkenhouse; this includes co-authored and/or edited volumes)
A list of 4-5 potential independent (blind) reviewers with qualified expertise in the subject area of the proposed volume (include their name, brief (50-word) bio, email address and a brief clarification of your past and present relations with each)
*Do not send completed manuscripts or any completed chapters until/unless requested, only the proposal materials requested above. Proposals should not be submitted until at least 80% of the draft manuscript is completed, with the ability to submit a full initial draft within 3 months (90 days) of acceptance of your proposal.
*Note that while Denkenhouse conducts their own independent reviews, once accepted for publication, authors are responsible for the production of their own manuscript, i.e., type-setting and preparing a PDF of their own manuscript ('internal text') for publication, inclusive of a bibliography and index. Denkenhouse provides all templates and guidelines. This unqique approach does not compromise independent review, it rather enables Denkenhouse and its authors to minimize overhead and thus cost while maximizing the production speed of their works.
*Also note that once accpeted for publication (i.e., once passing the independent review process), authors must also commit to being available for independent review of a future Denkenhouse proposal and manuscript. These authorial commitments to serving the public educational cause of Denkenhouse are foundational to how Denkenouse maintains minimal overhead, minimal cost and author-controlled production speed for all Denkenhouse publications. This includes 'non-commercial open access' rights for authors for their own works, wth Denkenhouse retaining exclusive rights of publication and worldwide distribution.
Please direct submissions and inquiries to: Denkenhouse@gmail.com
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