Authors

The Publishing Process

We have put together a step by step guide to the publishing process, including an explanation of key terms, for our authors. You can download a copy of this here. Publishing Process US (Word)

How to Submit a Book Proposal

You can either download our proposal form below or send a brief email detailing the proposed project to an editor in the appropriate subject area. The editor will request a full proposal, by mail, if he or she is interested in the project.  Continuum US Book Proposal Form

Style Guidelines

When a book is contracted, we provide our authors with a set of guidelines. This is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of submitting your manuscript, including the presentation of the manuscript and disc, guidelines for the text, headings, notes and references.

On matters of style and manuscript format, Continuum, like other publishers, follows the Chicago Manual of Style, 14th (or 15th) edition. Use Webster’s Dictionary (11th edition) for questions of spelling.

A copy of the guidelines can be downloaded here: US Submission Guidelines

T&T Clark's standard bibliographical abbreviations can be downloaded here: Bibliographical Abbreviations

T&T Clark's standard abbreviations for ancient sources can be downloaded here: Ancient Sources

Permissions & Copyright Help

For permission to use a Continuum title in another work:

Please fill out this form and return to one of the people listed below.Continuum Permissions Form

For US permissions, check first with the Copyright Clearance Center

Return the form to:

For all Continuum USA
Email: ally.grossan@bloomsbury.com
Fax: Attn: Ally Jane Grossan +1 212 953 5944
Continuum International Publishing Group, Inc, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 704, New York, NY 10038

For all Continuum UK
Fax: Attn: Academic Permission +44 (0) 20 7631 5800
Academic Permissions, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
Education and Academic: Francesca Bonner
General Trade, General Religion, Burns & Oates, Geoffrey Chapman (Cassell), Sheed & Ward UK, Morehouse and Mowbray: Nicola Rusk

For Continuum Authors:

Permission must be obtained if you want to quote at length from another author’s work or use an illustration previously published. Further details about permissions and copyright can be found in the attached document: Permissions & Copyright Guidelines

Additionally, a standard permission request letter is available to download here or you can obtain a copy by contacting your editor. This should be used when approaching the copyright holder: Permissions Letter Template

If you are requesting an alternate format text for a student with a disability, please fill out this form and return it to the appropriate person: License Contract

Author Questionnaire

The Author Questionnaire is a key tool used by the sales and marketing department, and the information you provide helps us to promote your book. Please give us as much detail as possible. The author questionnaire is divided into four sections. An explanation of these is provided below.

Section 1: Author Details
Please provide as much information as you can. This will assist in communication with you during the publishing process and will help provide background information that will be useful for sales and marketing.

Section 2: The Book
Information that you provide in this area will help us to create an Advanced Information sheet for your book. This is distributed to our sales force, overseas agents, bibliographic agencies and wholesalers and distributors in order to obtain advance orders.

Section 3: The Market
Please provide as much information as possible in this section as it will help us to market your book. This includes details of societies that are most likely to be interested in your book and forthcoming meetings at which your book could be displayed. We are always interested to hear about any events at which you will be speaking or participating. Please also provide us with details of newspapers or journals that may be interested in reviewing your title.

Section 4: Publicity
We are often approached by the media and booksellers regarding author interviews, signings and promotional activities. Please indicate what kinds of promotional activity you are happy to participate in.

Download a copy of the Author Questionnaire here: US Authors Questionnaire

Author's Discount

Continuum authors are entitled to a discount for individual purchase. A copy of the author's order form can be downloaded here: Author Order Form

If you have any queries please contact:

Customer Service
1-800-561-7704
orders@continuum-books.com

We accept orders via mail, telephone, fax or email:

The Continuum International Publishing Group
4775 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tel: 1 717-541-8130
Fax: 1 717-541-8128
E-mail: orders@continuum-books.com

Please remember to include your full name, delivery address and details of how you wish to pay. Please remember to include postage and packaging. Please also note that full payment is required before orders can be dispatched.

Author Signing and Conference-Related Book Orders

Advanced 60-day event notice and PO is recommended for a 40% discount on academic and 47% discount on trade titles. Books in salable condition may be returned up to 30 days after purchase. No returns will be accepted after this period.

Author event orders placed less than 60 days before the event are subject to stock availability. Orders will be processed as returnable with a 20% discount if stock is not available at our US warehouse at the time of the order and needs to be shipped from the UK. Books in salable condition may be returned up to 30 days after purchase. No returns will be accepted after this period.

All orders received in less than 10 business days of the event will receive a 20% discount. Books in salable condition may be returned up to 30 days after purchase. No returns will be accepted after this period.

Customers will be responsible for all expedited shipping and handling expenses. Orders should be placed through a Continuum employee. Please see the list of US contacts here to find the appropriate marketer for the subject area.

Contacts for Authors

Your commissioning editor will be your main point of contact throughout the publishing process and beyond. Click on your subject area below to see editorial contacts.

Biblical Studies, Theology and Religious Studies (inc T&T Clark)
Education
Philosophy (inc Thoemmes Continuum)
Literature and Linguistics
General Trade, History, Politics and Religion
Popular Culture, Film, Music and Media Studies

Or you can download a complete list of editorial contacts along with email addresses here: Editorial Contacts

Biblical Studies and Theology (inc. T&T Clark)

Education