Author/Local Historian Wanted

Arcadia Publishing, the leading local history publisher in the United States, is currently searching for an author to work on a new photographic history project on Mauldin, SC.

•Arcadia works with many first-time authors, as well as seasoned writers.

•New book proposals are accepted year-round.

•Editors seek proposals on local history topics and are able to provide authors with detailed information about publishing criteria and book proposal submission guidelines.

OUR HISTORY

We have created high-quality historical publications in small local niches since 1993.

•More than 7,000 Arcadia titles are in print.

•Hundreds of new titles are released every year.

•Arcadia has partnered with thousands of historians across the nation.

FULL-SERVICE PUBLISHER

As a full-service trade publisher, Arcadia covers the entire cost of book production, including experienced editorial, marketing, and sales support.

•Editors work closely with authors and provide support throughout the book development process.

•Step-by-step tools and detailed author guidelines and layout planners are provided and serve as comprehensive guides for book organization and development.

•An in-house marketing department maintains an extensive list of media contacts and works closely with authors to explore all promotional opportunities, including interviews and book signings.

•Arcadia’s sales team manages the needs of book buyers at independent, national, and online bookstores; museum stores; pharmacies; gift shops; and other local outlets.

BENEFITS

Working with Arcadia Publishing provides a way for organizations and individual historians to earn royalties on each book sold without any financial investment on their part.

•Royalties are paid twice a year, and the recipients of the royalty payments are determined by the authors themselves.

•Many nonprofit groups choose to buy quantities at a high discount to resell at community events for fundraising purposes.

•Books promote the work of historians and historical groups and are an effective vehicle for community outreach.

MADE IN THE USA

Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Arcadia Publishing operates its publishing program exclusively in the United States. (WA)

•All books are manufactured entirely in South Carolina on American-made paper.

•Each title prominently features a “Made in the USA” mark to highlight the company’s commitment to American manufacturing.

WORK WITH US

Join the thousands of historical organizations and historians who have preserved their community’s history in an Arcadia Publishing local history book.

CONTACT:

Caitrin Cunningham

Acquisitions Editor

Arcadia Publishing

ccunningham@arcadiapublishing.com

(843) 853-2070 x217