IBM PRESS
PUBLISHING PROPOSAL
[Please see the IBM Press Publishing Proposal Guidelines for instructions on how to complete each
section thoroughly]
Proposed Title:
Subtitle:
Author(s):
1. Topic Summary
2. Brief Description
3. One Line Sell Line
4. Sales Features
5. Planned format
Estimated Page Count:
Estimated # of figures (line art, screen captures, photos):
Color illustrations required? How many and in how many chapters?
Online supplemental material:
Suggested Price:
Manuscript delivery date:
Milestone
First Quarter of Manuscript
Second Quarter of Manuscript
Third Quarter of Manuscript
Final Quarter of Manuscript
Submission date
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6. Related Titles (books on the same topic or for the same audience but not directly competitive)
Title #1
Title #2
Title #3
Title #4
Title
Author
Publisher
ISBN
Pub Date
Page Count
Trim Size
Price
Differentiators
Competitive Titles (books on the same topic, for the same audience, addressing the same problems)
Title #1
Title #2
Title #3
Title #4
Title
Author
Publisher
ISBN
Pub Date
Page Count
Trim Size
Price
Differentiators
7. Target Audience
8. Market Information
9. Complete Book Outline/Table of Contents
10. About the Author(s)
a. Professional Biography
b. Contact information
Full Name:
Company Name:
Job Title:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Work Address:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone Number:
Fax Number:
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Email:
Full Name:
Company Name:
Job Title:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Work Address:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email:
11. Promotion/Sales
 Speaking engagements
 Social Media
o Blog
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o Facebook (if professional)
o Other
Bulk and bundling opportunities
12. Suggested Reviewers
Reviewer’s Name Email
Title/Company/Qualifications
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