Book Proposals

We recommend you purchase Write That Book Already!, available in our bookstore.

Submitting a Book Proposal

Adams Media is always looking for great book proposals! We accept submissions directly from authors (including first time authors) and also from literary agents.

Mail your book proposals to:

Book Proposals
Adams Media
57 Littlefield Street
Avon, MA 02322

Email your book proposals to:

AdamsMediaSubmissions@fwmedia.com

Your book proposal should include the following:

  • A description of the intended market for the book
  • An explanation of why someone would want to buy the book
  • A summary of the author’s background
  • A table of contents, as detailed as possible
  • A sample chapter

Additional requests:

  • Do not send in the whole manuscript.
  • We will contact you only if we are interested in your proposal.
  • If you wish to have any material returned, include a self-addressed and stamped envelope. We accept no responsibility for proposals and manuscripts.
  • The volume of submissions does not allow us to accept phone calls or e-mail or other inquiries, or to provide comments or feedback on unsolicited manuscripts.

Thank you for your interest in Adams Media!