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Manuscript guidelines
We welcome proposals from K–12 secondary, higher education, and professional learning authors. Read the guidelines below, then submit your proposal through the form — you'll be able to track its status in your account.
1. Scope
RUI Press publishes educational scholarship and practitioner works at the intersection of andragogy, heutagogy, performance improvement, and emerging technologies.
We welcome proposals from K–12 secondary, higher education, and professional learning authors. Titles are released electronically and in paperback exclusively.
We prioritize work that is methodologically sound, clearly written, and immediately usable by educators, administrators, and professional learners.
2. Manuscript preparation
Submit a single Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) — no PDFs — double-spaced, 12pt, with continuous page numbers and a title page listing all contributors.
Use APA 7th edition for citations unless your field requires otherwise; note any deviation in your cover message.
Tables and figures should be numbered, captioned, and referenced in text. Supply figures at 300 dpi or better as separate files upon acceptance.
Typical lengths: monographs 60,000–110,000 words; handbooks 40,000–80,000 words; workbooks 15,000–40,000 words.
3. What to include with your proposal
A 250–500 word abstract stating the argument, method, and contribution.
An annotated table of contents and one or two sample chapters.
A short statement on audience, comparable titles, and course adoption potential.
Author biography, credentials, and affiliation.
4. Review process
Editorial screening: within two weeks of submission we confirm fit and completeness.
Peer review: two independent reviewers, typically six to ten weeks. Reviews are shared with the author in full, anonymized.
Decision: accept, accept with revisions, revise and resubmit, or decline. Revision windows are set with the author.
Production: copyediting, design, proofing, and ISBN assignment. Authors approve final proofs before release.
5. Publishing program & fees
We charge a one-time setup fee of $600 to prepare your book for publication. This includes ISBN assignment, online registration, and listing the title for retail, library, and institutional ordering.
Titles are published electronically and in paperback exclusively. Authors order their own copies directly through RUI Press at 15% over the wholesale printing price.
Books sold through the RUI Press website pay authors 80% of the sale and retain a 20% administrative fee per sale. We do not provide marketing services; authors are responsible for promoting their own work.
6. Rights, royalties and distribution
Authors retain copyright and grant RUI Press an exclusive publication license for the agreed electronic and paperback formats.
Royalties are paid on the published schedule defined in the publication agreement, based on the 80/20 revenue split for direct website sales.
RUI Press is a registered publisher with Amazon, Ingram and Bowker; titles receive ISBNs and are available for retail, library, and institutional ordering worldwide.
7. Ethics
Submissions must be original, not under review elsewhere, and free of undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Human-subjects research must state IRB or equivalent approval. Any AI assistance in drafting must be disclosed.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate submission ends consideration.
Submit your manuscript
Submissions run through a secure author account so your files stay private and you can track the editorial decision at every stage. Creating an account takes a moment and is free.
Have this ready
- Manuscript or sample chapters as a single Word .doc or .docx file (max 20 MB)
- A 250–500 word abstract
- Working title, subject area, and approximate word count
- Author name, credentials, affiliation, email, and phone
Uploaded manuscripts are stored privately and are visible only to you and the RUI Press editorial team. Prefer email? Reach the editors from our contact page.