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Shaw
Books
12265 Oracle Blvd. Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
719-590-4999
719-590-8977 (fax)
Listed below are many of
the questions we are asked most frequently, followed by an
email submission form. Please take a minute to look through
the FAQ list before writing to us—you will get an answer
to your questions much more quickly that way.
GENERAL
EDITORIAL
PERMISSIONS
& REVIEWS
PURCHASING
& RIGHTS
GENERAL
How do I write to an author?
Send your letter to the author in care of our publicity department
at the address above. Your letter will be forwarded.
Unfortunately, we cannot forward e-mail to authors, nor can
we give out authors' e-mail or postal addresses. You may want
to check the "About Our Authors" page to link to some of authors'
websites where you may be able to e-mail the author directly.
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EDITORIAL
Can
I submit my manuscript to Shaw Books ?
Due to limited openings
in our editorial list, Shaw Books, as well as WaterBrook Press,
is no longer giving consideration to unsolicited materials
unless presented to us by literary agents.
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If
I describe my book in an e-mail message, can you tell me if
you want to look at it?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. We do not accept queries
via e-mail or otherwise.
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Can
you recommend an agent for my work?
We do not make agent recommendations. If you are looking
for an agent, two good resources to start your search with
are The Literary Marketplace and Sally Stuart's
Christian Writers Market Guide.
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Can
you tell me more about how to get published?
The best thing you can do is learn as much as you can
about how publishing actually works. One of the best resources
for information is your local library. There, you should be
able to find books that explain the publishing process from
beginning to end.
We know you put a great deal
of effort into your work. As you pursue other avenues of publication,
we recommend these resources to assist your efforts:
Sally Stuart's Christian
Writers Market Guide
A resource listing Christian markets open to writers.
Includes book publishers, periodicals, and Christian literary
agents.
http://www.stuartmarket.com
The Writer's Edge Manuscript
Service
Manuscripts that
meet basic publishing standards are included in a monthly
listing sent to more than 45 Christian publishers. There is
a fee for this service. The Writer's Edge, P.O. Box 1266,
Wheaton, IL 60189.
Email: writersedge@usa.net
http://members.xoom.com/WRITERSEDGE
American Christian Writers
A ministry providing
educational and motivational resources to writers and speakers.
There is a fee for the writers conferences and critique services.
American Christian Writers, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville, TN
37222. Phone: 615-834-0450 or 800-21-WRITE.
http://www.ecpa.org/ACW
First Edition: The ECPA
Manuscript Service
Post your proposals
on-line in a private environment for ECPA publishers' viewing.
There is a fee for this service. Electronic submissions only.
http://www.ecpa.org/FE
The Christian Communicator
Manuscript Critique Service
Providing Christian
writers with manuscript and/or proposal critiques, e-mail
and audio writing courses, books and pamphlets. There is a
fee for these services. Susan Titus Osborn, 3133 Puente Street,
Fullerton, CA 92835.
Email: Susanosb@aol.com.
http://www.christiancommunicator.com
www.xlibris.com
A leading online provider of direct publishing access for
authors.
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Do
you employ freelance readers?
No, we do not use freelance readers.
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PERMISSIONS
& REVIEWS
How
can I get permission to use part of a book?
In order to process your request as quickly as possible,
please provide us with the following information:
- Title and author of Shaw
Books publication
- Page numbers from Shaw Books
title where excerpted material appears. You may also send
us photocopies of the pages where the excerpted portions
appear
- How the material will be used
(i.e. Bible study handout; an excerpt in a book, newsletter,
or magazine)
- For groups and individuals:
total number of copies you wish to make
- For magazines, newsletters:
total circulation of your magazine
- For books: total anticipated
print run of your publication in which our material will
appear
- For books, magazines, newsletters:
your retail price or subscription fee, if any
- Nonprofit status, if applicable
- Any time considerations we
should be aware of
- Any other information that
may be unique to your request
A permission fee may apply
based upon the quantity of material excerpted and the total
print run.
Please send your written request
with above information to the attention of the Permissions
Department at our address or fax to 719-590-8977. Please allow
2-3 weeks for processing.
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I
write for a newspaper (online service, etc.), and I'd like
to request a review copy of a book.
To request review copies and author information from individual
imprints, you may send requests to our publicity department
at the address above.
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PURCHASING
& RIGHTS
How
can I order books?
Shaw Books are available wherever books are sold. We do
not sell books directly to consumers, but we can help you
find a bookstore online or in your neighborhood. For information
on ordering online see How
To Purchase.
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How
do I find an out-of-print book?
Our online catalog only carries a listing of Shaw Books
currently in print. A good source for information on out-of-print
books is Bibliofind.
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Who
do I talk to about the translation rights for one of your
books?
If you are a publisher with international language interests
in one of our publications, please forward requests for information
to the International Rights department at the main address.
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If
you've made it through all this information and still have
a comment or question, you may e-mail us using the form below.
Please make sure your e-mail address is correct if you want
us to reply. Questions that are answered in the FAQ above
may not receive an answer. We try to answer all the e-mail
we receive within 2-4 weeks.
Please read our
Privacy Policy before
you begin.
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