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Publish with Panorama Scholarly Books
Information for authors and editors seeking to publish with Panorama Scholarly Books.
What We Publish
Panorama Scholarly Books publishes original, peer-considered academic works across a broad range of humanistic, social scientific, educational, and interdisciplinary fields. We are committed to high scholarly standards, rigorous argumentation, and accessible academic writing.
Scholarly Monographs
Original research works by one or more authors presenting a sustained argument or investigation.
Edited Volumes
Collections of original chapters by multiple contributors, organised and introduced by one or more editors.
Academic Textbooks
Pedagogically structured works designed for use in higher education curricula.
Research Reports
Structured reports presenting findings from research projects, systematic reviews, or policy investigations.
Conference Proceedings
Collections of peer-reviewed papers presented at academic conferences.
Doctoral Dissertation-Based Books
Substantially revised and expanded works based on doctoral theses.
Interdisciplinary Research Books
Works that cross conventional disciplinary boundaries and engage multiple fields of inquiry.
Who Can Submit
We welcome proposals from:
- -Academic authors at any career stage, including early-career researchers
- -Editors assembling interdisciplinary or field-specific edited volumes
- -Researchers working independently or affiliated with academic institutions
- -Research groups and policy institutes seeking to disseminate findings
- -Conference organisers wishing to publish proceedings
- -Doctoral graduates seeking to revise and publish their dissertations
Required Documents
Submissions must include the following:
- 01Book proposal (see below for content requirements)
- 02Author or editor CV
- 03Sample chapters or full manuscript
- 04Table of contents
- 05Abstract and book description (200-400 words)
- 06Statement of target readership
- 07Statement of publication purpose and scholarly contribution
- 08Declaration of originality
- 09Permission documents for third-party materials, where applicable
Book Proposal Content
The book proposal should be a document of 1,000-3,000 words and address the following:
- -Working title and subtitle
- -Author / editor details and institutional affiliation
- -Book type (monograph, edited volume, etc.)
- -Subject area and disciplinary focus
- -Description of the book and its central argument
- -Table of contents with chapter summaries
- -Target readership and course adoption potential, if relevant
- -Estimated word count and projected completion date
- -List of competing or complementary titles
- -Status of the manuscript (draft, in progress, complete)
Review and Publication Process
Proposal Submission
Submit the book proposal, author or editor CV, table of contents, sample chapters or complete manuscript, book description, target-readership statement, originality declaration, and relevant permissions information.
Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team assesses the project's subject scope, scholarly contribution, originality, ethical suitability, legal suitability, and basic production feasibility. This normally takes two to four weeks.
Editorial Evaluation
Suitable proposals proceed to detailed editorial evaluation. External academic assessment may be requested where appropriate.
Publication Decision
The author or editor receives one of the following decisions: accept; accept subject to revision; revise and resubmit; or decline. A fee quotation does not constitute editorial acceptance.
Publishing Agreement and Payment
Accepted projects proceed to a written publishing agreement specifying publication format, services, responsibilities, fees, payment schedule, rights and licences, production scope, correction rounds, estimated schedule, and printing and distribution arrangements.
Rights and Metadata Verification
The publisher verifies the final title and subtitle, author and editor names, contributor information, affiliations, copyright ownership, third-party permissions, edition and product format, publication language, book description, subject classification, and publisher information.
Production
The project proceeds through the agreed proofreading, editing, typesetting, cover design, file preparation, and correction process.
ISBN Assignment and Final Approval
Following approval of the publication format and bibliographic metadata, the publisher assigns the appropriate ISBN and completes the copyright-page and barcode information. ISBN assignment does not mean that unfinished or non-compliant files have received final publication approval.
Publication
After final approval and payment of all outstanding fees, the book receives final publisher approval, an official publication date, final bibliographic metadata, an official book webpage, a publisher publication record, and digital archiving.
Registration, Deposit, and Archiving
Where applicable, the publisher coordinates post-publication registration, statutory deposit arrangements, publisher records, and long-term digital archiving. The author or commissioning institution remains responsible for all separately invoiced printing, binding, deposit-copy, delivery, and third-party costs.
Manuscript Requirements
Language
Manuscripts may be submitted in English. Bilingual or non-English submissions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Authors are responsible for ensuring language quality.
Length
Typical monographs range from 60,000 to 120,000 words. Edited volumes range from 80,000 to 150,000 words. Research reports from 20,000 to 60,000 words. Please discuss specific length requirements with the editorial team.
Format
Manuscripts should be submitted as Microsoft Word files (.docx) with consistent formatting. Final production files will be requested at a later stage.
Style
Authors should follow a recognised citation style consistently throughout (APA 7, Chicago, or MLA). Footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies should be complete and accurate.
Permissions
Authors are responsible for obtaining and documenting permission for any third-party material reproduced in the manuscript, including figures, tables, photographs, and extended quotations.
Submit an Inquiry
To submit a book proposal or discuss a publishing project, please email the Books department. Include your proposal and relevant supporting documents as attachments.
Books Editorial Team
books@panorama-sg.comPlease allow 2-4 weeks for an initial response to proposals. The editorial team will contact you if additional information is required. For questions about services and fees, please also consult the Publishing Services page.