Sustainability 

 The vision for Humanities-Ebooks has always been sustainable academic and educational publishing grounded on values driven innovative technology use. Ebooks are easy to revise and thus remain current as knowledge changes. They can enhance reader experience through scope for integrating audio, video and interactive multimedia elements. Our audiobooks are created with the latest machine reading technology coupled with personalised input creating excellent listening. We regularly review how to engage with artificial intelligence (notably large language models) due to its societal and environmental impact. Humanities-Ebooks fully supports publishing industry advocacy for policies on using artificial intelligence in content creation which ensures fair author compensation. 

Over the years and currently our vision has enabled fair author rewards, affordable quality books for readers and reduced carbon emissions through ebooks and audiobooks instead of printed copies. By saving on paper, printing, storage and distribution supply chains ebooks cut the cost and carbon footprint of book production and distribution. This widens opportunities for authors to be published and enables affordable books for readers so democratising publishing and reading. Currently Humanities-Ebooks content is available in over seventy countries worldwide with that number growing annually. Central to our vision is contributing to COP and net zero carbon economy targets. We hope that by setting an example of what is possible with a fundamentally digital model other publishers (especially independents) may be encouraged to change their business practices. Humanities-Ebooks also seeks to support sustainability by publishing books which encourage readers to reflect on ideas, culture and change.

What We Publish

Proposals for new ebooks across various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences are welcome. We aim to publish a diverse and inclusive range of academic authors (especially early career scholars) and established scholars. What matters is that titles we publish are engaging, grounded in deep subject knowledge and well written. In other words we would like authors and editors to create the kind of books they would enjoy reading. 

Authors receive a percentage of gross receipts which is significantly higher than the publishing industry average. Our peer reviewed process ensures quality publications which meet high academic standards. Humanities-Ebooks provides a platform for your work to reach a global audience. Currently we have readers in over seventy countries worldwide with that number growing annually. 

Monographs, Editions and Collections

Original peer reviewed monographs, scholarly editions and thematically unified collections are published at competitive prices. These are aimed at academics and libraries as an alternative to prohibitive printed book prices. 

Reprints of Monographs, Editions and Collections

Reprints of sought after monographs, scholarly editions and collections where there is reversion of copyright to the author are published. Such works are usually but not necessarily revised. Recent standard contracts will usually preclude formal copyright reversion. However, there may well be the right to ask for a new edition and take the book to another publisher if the request is declined.

Monograph Series

Each series of Humanities-Ebooks monographs makes a contribution to scholarship to a particular field of research and is edited to the highest standards. Monographs have equivalent standing to printed ones whilst offering considerable advantages with respect to affordability, availability, search-ability, and portability.

Contemporary American Literature

Proposals for this series on approaches to American literature since 1970 may cover but are not restricted to:

*genre or theme based studies of contemporary American writing (such as immigration and emigration narratives, new journalism, neo-slave narratives, travel writing, the short story, crime fiction, science fiction and fantasy writing)

*theoretical studies of contemporary American literature (such as approaches based on gender studies, circum-Atlanticism, environmentalism, postmodernism, race, ethnicity and class)

*critical studies of significant novelists, poets, dramatists and other artists in relation to contemporary American culture

Genre Fiction Monographs

General Editor: Professor John Lennard (University of Cambridge)

Proposals for this series on genre fiction which combines scholarly rigour with popular appeal may cover but are not restricted to:

*scholarly work or critical work at extended essay (about 12000 to 25000 words) or book length on authors and works covered by Genre Fiction Sightlines [add hyperlink] series

*essay collections whether by an individual author or edited ones

*work on crime, science fiction and children's writing (including the collisions between these) are particularly welcome

Humanities Insights and Genre Fiction Sightlines

Humanities Insights and Genre Fiction Sightlines are pedagogic series offering stimulating yet authoritative introductions to key topics in literature, history, philosophy and genre fiction. Titles in the series are designed to appeal to sixth formers and their teachers, college and university students who can read for themselves and do not want utilitarian text summaries or model answers. They are typically 25000~30000 words long and modestly priced.  Insights and Sightlines are by experts sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm to create introductions they would recommend to their own students and expect other academics to recommend to theirs.

The writing style is lucid and reader friendly style without assuming graduate level reading competence. In particular jargon is avoided or glossed, allusions made self explanatory; and technical terms defined as they appear. In place of summaries, model answers and notes of the kind found in teaching editions there is a more challenging and dialogic approach which introduces textual strategies, hermeneutic issues and contemporary debate in a lively manner. It is characteristic of the series that each title will raise rather more questions than it answers, and set readers thinking about questions before suggesting how they might be answered. 

Writing for either series is an opportunity for experts to crystallise ideas which have produced engagement, debate and insight  when teaching.  This template and handbook should be used when writing an Insight or Sightline.

Humanities-Ebooks Template 2024
Humanities Insights Authors' Handbook 2024

The template and handbook aim to be comprehensive  but if you have any questions  please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Philosophy Insights

• Literature Insights

• History Insights

• Genre Fiction Sightlines

Submitting a Proposal

All new titles go through a peer review process from initial proposal to assessment of the final manuscript. We work collaboratively with authors to develop high quality titles. If you are interested in specialist copy editing, proof reading, illustration and art working services to support publication of your manuscript please contact us. Our publication process allows authors to revise their titles for second and subsequent editions. 

Please contact us for all other proposals including but not restricted to:

*free standing monographs

*scholarly editions of texts 

*edited collections

*reprints of monographs, scholarly editions and edited collections 

* scholarly essays

*free standing podcasts 

*podcast series 

Opportunities To Work With Us

Humanities-Ebooks has a dynamic publishing system founded upon sustainability and innovation. We look forward to working with you to advance the future of academic and educational publishing. There are various collaborative opportunities for authors, editors, interns, freelancers, developers and technologists, content creation partners, distributors and libraries.

*Authors:

Please see [what we publish page hyperlink]

*Editors for existing and new series:

-experienced academics are invited to join our editorial team for existing and new series. Help shape your areas of expertise through impactful publication.

*Interns:

-specialist copy editing 

-illustration and art working 

-digital media marketing (including social media marketing and graphic design for marketing)

-digital content creation (including blogs) 

-general development and technology for innovative digital solutions 

-pioneering new methods of ebook production. Interest in applying cutting edge technologies (including artificial intelligence) to enhance the accessibility and functionality of our publications is particularly welcome. Help us develop ebooks which go beyond text by integrating multimedia elements such as audio, video, and interactive features to create engaging and immersive reading experiences.

-pioneering new methods of ebook distribution and licensing 

Interns should normally be current late stage undergraduates or postgraduates or recent graduates from a UK or international university. A wide range of humanities, social science and technology related disciplines are welcome. To date interns have worked with us on projects which have counted towards their degree. Applicants based outside the UK should be aware that an internship will have to be conducted remotely. This is because the publishing industry is not included in the current exemptions to UK visa salary thresholds.

*Freelancers:

-specialist copy editing and proof reading 

-illustration and art working 

-digital media marketing (including social media marketing and graphic design for marketing)

-digital content creation (including blogs) 

Freelancers should register their interest so we can try to match you with potential opportunities. 

*Developers and technologists:

-general development and technology for innovative digital solutions 

-pioneering new methods of ebook production. Interest in applying cutting edge technologies (including artificial intelligence) to enhance the accessibility and functionality of our publications is particularly welcome. Help us develop ebooks which go beyond text by integrating multimedia elements such as audio, video, and interactive features to create engaging and immersive reading experiences.

-pioneering new methods of ebook distribution and licensing 

Developers and technologists should register their interest so we can try to match you with potential opportunities. 

*Content creation partners:

-partner with us to develop customized educational materials for schools, colleges, and universities. Our flexible digital platform allows for the creation of tailored content that meets specific curriculum needs.

*Distributors: 

Please see [distributors page hyperlink]

*Libraries:

-explore our extensive catalog of ebooks available in various formats. We offer affordable access to high quality academic and educational publications making it easier for smaller libraries to expand their collections. 

-benefit from our worldwide distribution network ensuring that our publications are accessible to readers regardless of location. 

How to get Involved

Reach out via our Contact Form to discuss potential collaborations, ask questions or express an interest. We look forward to hearing from you.