Cardiotext Publishing :: Authors: Proposal Guidelines

Authors: Proposal Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in Cardiotext Publishing, a new choice for authors in the cardiovascular community.

Please include the following information in your proposal:

the name(s) of the author(s) or editor(s) (for multiauthor project) and contact information, including mailing address, e-mail address, and phone numbers
curriculum vitae of the author(s) or editor(s)
for a multiauthor volume, a list of proposed contributors (this need not be complete or finalized)
the project's working title
an abstract (5-7 sentences) of the project's contents
the approximate length in ms. pages (12 pt. Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double spaced) or number of words
if a manuscript is complete, two sample chapters and an annotated table of contents (summarize each chapter or section)
if a manuscript is in process, an outline, including a draft table of contents
if the project updates a previously published work, a copy of the most recent edition and an outline of the proposed updates
the proposed medium of the project: book, electronic product (e-book, website, CD, DVD, etc.), or combination
special features of the project:
- illustrations, including tables, charts, photos, other graphics: approximate number of each type and source (e.g., published work, author-created, in need of creation by graphic artist)
- unique information and/or perspective
- interactive features (for electronic products)
market/audience of the project (please be as specific as possible)
the titles of major competing books or other products and how your project differs from and improves on the competition

Send your proposal by mail or e-mail to:

If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact Mike Crouchet at (612) 925-2053 or [mike.crouchet at cardiotext.com].