Submit a Book Proposal

Over the years we have had the privilege and pleasure of meeting wonderful people with exciting and chilling ghost stories to share with the world. For many of them, writing a book was only a far off dream, something they hoped to do someday. With our encouragement they went on to produce electrifying, educational, and useful books.

New ghosts and authors are the lifeblood of what we do here. We have gathered together a team of people who will do everything they can to make the concept of a book become a reality.

If you are one of those people who always dreamed of writing a book about ghosts, we would love to hear from you. There are two ways you can contact us.

1. Write us by e-mail including an outline of your idea, along with the following information:

o Name
o Street Address (please use street address)
o City
o State
o Zip Code
o Home Phone
o Work Phone
o FAX number
o The basic idea of the book you are proposing, and your background in the field
o Where do you see your book being reviewed, marketed, and sold. (Include this in your marketing survey below.)
o When is the best time for us to call you if we are interested in your proposal.
o What we need is a brief description, enough to let us know what you are thinking, but not more than you wish to reveal at this early stage of conversation.
o A filled-out marketing survey.

2. FAX us at 610-593-2002 with the above information. We will then contact you to set up a phone appointment in order to speak with you further if there is interest in your proposal.

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The following marketing survey information should be cut and pasted into a word document where you will be able to take as much space as you need for your answers. It need not be typed, but this is preferred. The information can then be emailed, mailed, or faxed to us (See Contact Us page).

Note: If you do not have the book written as yet, we realize that this survey will be a working document through the development of your book. Just do the best you can! We will be talking more with you about marketing after contacting you.

Special Note: Filling out and submitting the survey does not constitute acceptance of your proposal. We will be in touch with you to let you know whether your idea will move forward to the next step.

Marketing Survey

What area(s) of the country would you like to write about? What city(s)?

Working Title of Book:

Please include as much information as possible; attach separate sheets if necessary

1. Your name:

2. Contact info (please update if needed):
Mailing address:

Phone/fax:

Email address:

Web page:



3. Other books you have written or contributed to:



4. Schiffer Publishing allows publications to excerpt up to 1,500 words and 10 to12 pictures provided the book is fully credited and promoted in their publication. Would you allow publications to draw excerpts from your book, along with photographs? Yes___No___
May we grant permission on your behalf? Yes___No___

5. How would you like to be contacted for interviews regarding the book? May we give reviewers/reporters your address Yes___No___, email Yes___No___, phone information Yes__No__?

6. How would you like readers to contact you? May we give readers your address Yes___No___, email Yes___No___, phone information Yes___No___?

7. Please list clubs or organizations with newsletters that might review the book (include street address, phone, and contact person).






8. List any magazines, and specialty publications that should receive press releases or review copies of your book (include street address, phone, and contact person).





9. List any local independent bookstores or other outlet which may be interested in carrying your book. (Include address, phone and contact person).





10. Are there any particular areas of the country that would be special target markets for the book? (i.e., hometown of product manufacturer, hotbed of fans)




11. List websites devoted to your book’s area of interest. Please include email addresses of sites. We will send them links to your book on our website along with ordering information.

14. List any shows, conventions or other major sales opportunities pertinent to the subject matter of your book. Include upcoming dates and contacts, if known. Will you be willing to participate in these events?

15. Do you give ghost tours or would you be willing to work with ghost tour and paranormal groups to promote your book?

16. Would you be willing to participate in book signings or other promotional activities?

_____Yes _____ No _____ Other (explain)

17. Any comments to us?