Submitting manuscripts to Mouritz

Authors should be aware that specialised literature on the Alexander Technique sell very slowly (a single print-run typically lasts 20+ years) and therefore books need to have a long "life-span," i.e. not be too topical, have many references to current events or structured around scientific research which is likely to be superseded within a few years. Any submitted manuscript should reflect this fact.

Mouritz will not consider unsolicited manuscripts. Please e-mail first or phone (020) 3490 2716 to check that the subject matter falls within Mouritz's publishing parameters.

Please see details below for how to submit a manuscript. A copy (not original) by post or a pdf via email are both acceptable methods of submissions; note that neither will be returned.

There is no need to submit a complete manuscript unless asked to do so. Enclose a synopsis of the work, a list of contents, and two or three sample chapters, with a preliminary letter.

Please format the manuscript as follows:

• For 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, set all margins to 1 inch or wider
• For A4 paper, set bottom margin to 2.5 cm or larger, other margins to 2 cm or larger
• Set font size to 12 points or larger
• Set line spacing to 2.0 or larger
• Please include all figures, tables, and references.
  

It is not recommended to submit to other publisher at the same time; if done, this fact has to be clearly stated in the preliminary letter.

Please allow 4-8 weeks for a reply.

For details of how to approach publishers in general, please see the Bloomsbury Guide for Unpublished Writers.