Submission Guidelines

We welcome the opportunity to consider a book proposal – or audio/video program concept – that supports our mission, and we encourage you to submit a proposal.

Preparing Your Proposal

We have provided the following list of questions and guidelines to assist you in preparing your materials for submission…

  1. What is the format of your project – is this a book, an audio program or a video program? If a book, approximately how many pages; trim size; hard cover or soft cover?
  2. What is the focus of your proposal; where does it fit within the seven quality of life categories? In 20 words or less, what is the essence of your project?
  3. Who will be your primary audience; who might be expected to buy your work?
  4. What is the rationale behind this work; what makes it special; what are its unique features and benefits?
  5. What competing products are currently available; what are the comparisons to similar works?
  6. What are your qualifications to author this work?
  7. What is the current status of this project; when do you anticipate it will be completed?
  8. Prepare a Table of Contents and provide as much chapter detail as you can.

Submitting Your Proposal

Submit your proposal and any supporting materials to the following address. DO NOT SEND A MANUSCRIPT with this first submission.

Director of Acquisitions
The Stafford Press, LLC
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Danville, California 94526

Upon receiving your proposal we will send you an e-mail acknowledging receipt. Because our review process is very comprehensive, you may not hear from us for up to 90 days from the date we receive your materials.

If you have any questions about your proposal, please feel free to contact the Director of Acquisitions by e-mailing DirAcquisitions@TheStaffordPress.com.