How to Propose a Volume
If you are interested in editing or authoring a volume, please address the office of scholarly communication (scholcomm@mla.org).
In your letter of inquiry, please describe
- the need for the book
- what contribution it will make
- its intended audience
- why you might be an ideal editor or author for the project
- any details about your schedule that might affect the timeline of the project
Please also include a curriculum vitae of no more than five pages for each prospective volume editor or author.
You can expect to hear from us within two to four weeks.
Before proposing a volume, please acquaint yourself with what we publish and the values underlying the publishing program.