Please describe in paragraph form a general description of your book:
Please check the subject/category that your book most applies (check all that apply):
Please check the age/grade category that most applies to your book:
Please check all features of the book that you propose to include in your book.
Please include or send an outline of your book (if applicable). For children's picture books, please include entire manuscript.
THE MARKET FOR YOUR BOOK
Describe, as specifically as possible, the audience(s) you think will be interested in your book (Jewish educators, bar/bat mitzvah students, etc) and highlight the major features and benefits that will motivate the reader to buy (for each market; if the book has multi-market appeal).
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Features & Benefits |
Example: Rabbinical students |
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Please list any professional organizations, institutions, or other groups that might purchase your book in quantity. Do you have access to or know of any membership lists that would be a potential audience for your book?
Please describe any thoughts you have on linking the book with other events or holidays during the Jewish calendar?
The URJ PRESS is the publishing division of the Reform movement. How, in your estimation, does this book fit in with the vision of the Reform movement?
INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION
To your knowledge, what books compete with or are similar to the book you propose? Please list below using the following guidelines:
Please describe below how your book will be superior to each competitor in terms of benefits to the reader?
MANUSCRIPT INFORMATION
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Please provide a brief biographical sketch of your professional career. If you have a current resume or curriculum vitae, you may fax or mail that instead of the bio.
If addition, please provide a sample of your writing. An article from a journal or previous publication is ideal.
Thank you for your interest in the URJ PRESS.
