Research monographs
A sustained argument, original investigation or new synthesis that advances understanding within or across disciplines.
Publishing with OAPA
Your next book starts with an idea worth sharing.
OAPA Press publishes scholarly books for readers to discover, use and build upon. We welcome proposals that make a clear contribution to their field and explain why that contribution matters.
You do not need a completed manuscript to begin the conversation. A proposal helps us understand your book, its readers and the work needed to bring it to publication.
What kind of book are you developing?
Tell us what your book contributes, who it is for and why a book is the right form for the work.
Edited collections
Contributions brought together by a clear intellectual purpose, with an editorial approach that makes the collection more than a set of separate chapters.
Scholarly teaching books
Research-informed books that help readers learn, question and apply ideas, with a clear audience and a coherent approach to learning.
Start with the proposal.
A strong proposal makes the purpose of the book easy to understand. It also gives us a realistic picture of its scope and development.
Read the author guidelines- The central idea What will the book argue, explain or make possible?
- The intended readers Who will use it, and what will they gain?
- The contribution How does it relate to existing books and scholarship?
- The structure What is the proposed chapter plan and approximate length?
- The people and timetable Who is involved, what has been written and when could the manuscript be ready?
From an idea to a published book.
Proposal approval and acceptance for publication are separate decisions. The manuscript must still complete the press’s editorial and peer-review process.
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Proposal assessment
We consider the book’s contribution, intended readership, fit with the press and feasibility.
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Manuscript development
For projects taken forward, the author or editors and the press agree the scope, responsibilities and next steps.
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Peer review and revision
The manuscript undergoes independent scholarly assessment. Authors respond to feedback before a publication decision.
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Production and publication
Accepted manuscripts move through the agreed preparation, proofing and publication stages.
Think about the life of your book.
A book can be read from beginning to end, returned to for a particular argument or introduced to students one chapter at a time. Consider those uses as you develop its structure.
Clear chapter descriptions, accessible figures and carefully prepared references help readers find and use your work. Copyright, licensing and permissions also need attention early in the process.
Read our publishing policiesLet’s hear your idea.
Read the proposal requirements to get started, or contact the press if you would like to discuss whether your project fits.