Book Submission Guidelines
ForeWord magazine, a bi-monthly review journal, publishes reviews of great books from independent publishers to coincide with their publication dates. We require galleys, advance review copies, or an electronic query three to four months prior to the date of publication.
For hardcopy ARCs and galleys, submit one copy of the book with the following fact sheet information: category, title, subtitle, author, publisher, number of illustrations, pages, prices, binding, number of CDs, hours/minutes, ISBNs of formats, and pub dates. Include the publisher’s name, address, phone, and fax on the fact sheet.
For electronic submissions, send a query, fact sheet, cover art, and the first three chapters of the book. Send queries to teresa@forewordmagazine.com.
We also accept submissions through NetGalley.
ForeWord receives more than 1,400 galleys/books, audios, PODs, and eBooks during every publishing period and can only select approximately 5% for review. Of the titles reviewed, 60% are nonfiction. Selection factors for nonfiction include current interest, editorial calendar, distinctiveness, preparation, and credibility. Fiction and mystery consideration is given to well-written books with interesting plots, settings, and characters. Other considerations for review include layout, audience, competition, and review space.
The readership of ForeWord magazine is comprised of 26,000 librarians, booksellers, literary agents, and other trade professionals who require a reliable source of reviews of books from independent and university presses.
Send your book and fact sheet (described above) to:
Teresa Scollon
ForeWord Reviews
129 1/2 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Unfortunately, ForeWord is unable to confirm the receipt of every book by phone or e-mail. If you wish to be notified when your book arrives, we suggest you include with your book a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the title of your book. We will drop the postcard in the mail when your book arrives.
