Book Proposal Form
Aloka Publications welcomes proposals for authored monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, practical handbooks and reference works in pharmacy, medicine, the life sciences and engineering. Please use the form below so that the editorial team has everything it needs to assess your book.
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How to submit a proposal
- Download the Word form and type your answers in the white boxes. The grey notes are guidance and can be deleted.
- Email the completed form as a Word file to info@alokapublications.com with the subject line Book Proposal – <working title>.
- Attach a short CV of each author or editor and, if available, one sample chapter (or the preface and a chapter outline).
What the proposal covers
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| 1. Book details | Working title, type of book, subject area, series, edition, estimated length, figures and tables, preferred formats and keywords. |
| 2. Authors / editors | Name, degrees, designation, institution, contact details, ORCID iD, professional profiles and a 100–150-word biography for each person. |
| 3. Target audience | Primary and secondary readers, course or syllabus fit (e.g. PCI, NMC, UGC, AICTE), level and market. |
| 4. Background and purpose | Back-cover description, purpose of the book, why it is needed now, the problem it solves and its distinctive features. |
| 5. Competing titles | The three to five closest existing books, their strengths and gaps, and why readers will choose yours. |
| 6. Book structure | Table of contents with sections, chapter titles, contributors (for edited volumes) and estimated pages; sample material attached. |
| 7. Manuscript timeline | Dates for chapter invitations, first draft, internal review, final manuscript and preferred publication. |
| 8. Marketing and promotion | Conferences, societies, adopting institutions, your networks and possible endorsers. |
| 9. Originality and permissions | Any previous publication, third-party material needing permission, use of AI tools, and ethics approval where applicable. |
| 10. Suggested reviewers | Optional: two or three independent subject experts. |
| 11. Additional information | Funding, companion material or special requirements. |
| 12. Declaration | Confirmation of originality and that the work is not under consideration elsewhere, signed by the corresponding author. |
What happens next
The editorial team acknowledges every proposal and assesses it for scope, quality and readership. Proposals may be sent to independent subject experts for review. We will then write to you with a decision: accept, revise and resubmit, or decline. Accepted proposals are offered the Aloka Copyright Assignment and Publishing Agreement.
Publishing costs
Aloka Publications bears the cost of publication. Authors and editors pay no publication fee. Royalty terms are set out in the publishing agreement.
Questions
Write to us at info@alokapublications.com. You can also read more on our Publish with us page.
