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From proposal to publication, Emerald is committed to providing a rewarding and successful publishing experience to all of our editors and authors.

Find out more with these dedicated guides.

How to submit a book/series proposal

Your proposal will be fully researched against market needs, demand and competition; evaluated internally alongside Emerald's publishing plan and strategy; and by external experts in the given field. Find out more...

How to prepare your manuscript

When your book/volume has been approved, your final manuscript should be prepared according to our guidelines. Prior to article submission, authors should clear permission to use any content that has not been created by them. Find out more...

How to write a book chapter

An edited volume is a collection of original, research-based chapters which is organized into a cohesive volume, often around a particular topic, in a structured way, possibly with parts, an introduction and conclusion. Find out more...

How to edit a multi-authored volume

A multi-authored work, in the scholarly academic context, is typically a book written on an academic topic by academics for academics, and perhaps also practitioners and students. Find out more...

How to promote your book/book series

Before your book is published, you can take steps to maximize its impact. You may be surprised how many people can help you reach a wider audience. A good start is to list the people and organizations involved in creating it. Find out more...

Why publish with Emerald?

From proposal to publication, Emerald is committed to providing a rewarding and successful publishing experience to all of our editors and authors. All editors and authors will be supported via dedicated editorial staff. Find out more...

Why a book series?

One of the key motivations behind an editor’s choice to work on a series over a journal is flexibility. Most of Emerald’s Book Series publish an annual volume, yet the demand is not as prescriptive as it can be for most journals, which can publish a minimum of three to four issues each year. Find out more...