Constable & Robinson Publishing

EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS

We are happy to read material from potential new authors. The following guidelines aim to help you with your submission. All submissions should be marked for the attention of the Publisher's Reader and sent to us by post at:

Constable & Robinson
3 The Lanchesters
162 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 9ER

GUIDELINES

• We currently welcome non-fiction and crime fiction book ideas and synopses.

• We require a one-page synopsis and one sample chapter (no typescripts), plus a covering letter outlining previous experience, expertise in the subject, etc. The letter should state precisely the readership at which you are aiming (it may help to cite a similar title in the field already successfully published), and it should also explain why you believe there is a gap in the market/the merits of your proposal versus titles already in print.

• Ideally, all material should be typed in double spacing on one side of the paper only, and chapter pages should be numbered.

• We don't accept submissions by fax or e-mail.

• We can only reply or return sample material if a stamped, addressed envelope or an international postage voucher is included.

Owing to pressure of submissions, we do not acknowledge receipt or give editorial guidance or advice on the material we reject. A writers' group/writing course may help with the latter.

We aim to respond within one month of receipt, although if we're especially busy this is not always possible. If you have any queries, please contact us at reader@constablerobinson.com

EMPLOYMENT

EDITORIAL FREELANCE

To apply for editorial freelance work only, please send a covering letter and full CV (to include details of experience, any specialism, training undertaken, and your previous clients/projects) to Nicola Jeanes, Managing Editor, by post to:

Constable & Robinson
3 The Lanchesters
162 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 9ER

It is our policy to send out a short test. Please note our minimum requirements include training from recognized establishments such as SfEP or the Publishing Training Centre.

WORK EXPERIENCE

To apply for work experience with Constable & Robinson please write to Becca Allen, Editorial Assistant, and post your application to:

Constable & Robinson
3 The Lanchesters
162 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 9ER

We do not accept employment applications by email.