Please send a cover letter introducing yourself and your work-in-progress; a self-addressed, stamped envelope; and a book proposal that includes the following:
The working title, the estimated length, and a brief description of the book
A list of chapter contents or a detailed outline
A brief overview of the market for your book and its existing competition (which may take some thorough research on your part)
Your qualifications as author, including information on any previously published books, articles, or other materials, or relevant professional experience
Two or three sample chapters, and an introduction if applicable; no full manuscripts, please
Address all proposals to:
Attn.: Submissions
The Countryman Press
PO Box 748
Woodstock, VT 05091
What to Expect:
We do our best to respond promptly to all submissions. If your proposal is inappropriate for our publishing house, we will return a card in your self-addressed, stamped envelope within days of receipt. If we wish to consider the proposal further, you will hear from us in about 12 weeks, during which time we may request more information. If you have questions for us, or would like to receive a catalog, please call us at (802) 457-4826.
Photography Submission Guidelines and Terms:
Images:
High-resolution digital images (minimum 350 ppi for color images) at the full size needed for the final printed page. We no longer can accept transparencies or slides. Images must be submitted as RGB on CD or DVD formatted as Mac and PC compatible.
Vertical or horizontal, and generally suitable for cropping as square or slightly rectangular
Images must not be in the public domain
Our Review Process:
Any materials you submit will be logged upon receipt. Images will be reviewed and either returned or acknowledged (and retained) within three weeks of receipt. Images that are retained for use will usually be returned within ten months
Payment:
Payment terms are negotiable. We do not pay “research fees.” Please check with us prior to sending images if you or your company requires such a fee
Thank you for your interest in Countryman Press.
