How Our Publication Pipeline Works

Every title that reaches production has moved through the same general sequence of editorial stages. Understanding this process helps prospective authors and editors know where a project stands and what to expect if they get involved.

1. Concept and Scoping

A project usually begins either as an idea from our editorial team responding to a gap in the literature, or as a proposal submitted by an external academic, clinician, or researcher who wants to edit or contribute to a book, journal issue, or proceedings volume. At this stage we assess the scope, the intended audience, and whether the subject area has enough active research and potential contributors to sustain a full volume.

2. Editorial Commissioning

Once a project is approved internally, we commission an editor-in-chief or a small editorial team — typically established academics or clinicians in the relevant field — to shape the table of contents, define chapter or paper themes, and take responsibility for quality and coherence across the finished work.

3. Call for Contributions

With an outline in place, we open a call for chapter authors, contributing authors, or paper submissions, depending on the type of publication. This is the stage at which most of the titles listed on this page sit: the scope is defined, but individual sections are still open to be claimed by qualified contributors.

4. Peer Review and Revision

Submitted chapters, articles, or papers go through editorial and peer review before being accepted into the final volume. Reviewers assess scientific accuracy, originality, and fit with the project’s overall scope. Authors are typically asked to revise their work at least once in response to reviewer feedback.

5. Production, Indexing, and Distribution

Accepted content moves into copyediting, typesetting, and formal production. Depending on the publication type, this stage can include DOI assignment, ISBN registration, and applications to relevant abstracting and indexing services. Finished titles are then distributed through our catalogue and partner channels.

What Kinds of Publications We Produce

• Edited volumes and multi-author books — collections of chapters organised around a single theme, led by an editor-in-chief and written by multiple subject-matter contributors.
• Single- and multi-author monographs — full-length works by one author or a small author team.
• Journal issues and thematic collections — standard and special/thematic issues within our journal programme.
• Conference proceedings volumes — compiled papers from academic and scientific conferences, prepared for DOI registration and indexing.

How to Find Out About Current Opportunities

The listing above reflects projects that are currently open for contributions. Because titles move between stages regularly — new proposals are commissioned, calls for chapters open and close, and volumes move into production — we’d encourage you to check back periodically if nothing here matches your area right now. You’re also welcome to contact our editorial team directly to ask about projects in your specific field that may not yet be publicly listed.

Have a Project Idea of Your Own?

If you don’t see a title that matches your expertise, you can propose a new book, edited volume, or special issue rather than waiting for us to commission one. We regularly develop projects that originate from an external editor’s proposal. Details on how to put together a proposal, including what we look for in a strong pitch, are on our contribution page.