Publishing with Plural

Plural Publishing is a well-regarded, independent publisher with more than 800 published titles. We publish approximately 35-40 books a year in print and electronic formats. We produce innovative, high-quality content authored by influential, leading experts and experienced practicing clinicians and educators. To learn more about the company, visit our Who We Are page.

Plural welcomes original book proposals on topics across the disciplines listed below. We seek to publish high-quality, evidence-based content in various formats, including but not limited to textbooks (academic texts for undergraduate and graduate courses) and helpful resources for professional clinicians and educators. Please note that Plural primarily publishes content intended for academic, clinical, and professional audiences. In general, we do not publish books written specifically for patients, parents, or caregivers

Below, you will find detailed information on our publishing program and instructions on how to submit a book proposal. If you haven’t already done so, please also browse through our website to familiarize yourself with the types of books we publish to see if your book idea is a good fit with our publishing program. If you are unsure whether your idea may be a good fit for our publishing program, you are also welcome to query our Editorial team before preparing a full proposal.

Our publishing program focuses on the following disciplines:

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders (content coverage covering speech, language, and hearing)
  • Audiology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Special Education - We are launching a new portfolio of textbooks in this discipline. View our brochure.
  • American Sign Language and Deaf Education
  • Music: Voice/Singing 

Submit a Book Proposal

If you would like us to consider your manuscript or book idea, please download the appropriate Editorial and Marketing Questionnaire (EMQ) below.

Please describe your vision, purpose, intended audience, and any competitive books available on the market. Be sure to complete all sections as comprehensively
as possible. In addition to your proposal, other items you may wish to submit, or that we may request later, include:

  • A draft manuscript of the proposed book (if available) OR a sample chapter giving us an idea of the content, features, and writing style; and
  • A curriculum vitae for each author and/or editor.

Note that even if you send us a draft manuscript or a substantial proportion of the work, we still require a complete proposal.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy:
As an academic and professional publisher, Plural Publishing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly integrity, transparency, and accountability. Plural recognizes that human expertise, creativity, critical thinking, professional judgment, and original scholarship are fundamental to the educational value of the works we publish. We believe the unique knowledge and perspectives that our authors bring to their work cannot be replaced by AI. Therefore, Plural does not accept AI-generated new book proposals or manuscripts. AI may be used in a limited supporting role, such as brainstorming, organization, or grammar review. Certain AI-generated artwork may be considered for publication provided it meets Plural's quality and professional standards. AI-generated images of photorealistic people or images intended to be medically accurate will not be accepted. You are required to disclose the use of any AI tools or services that contributed to the development of your proposal and manuscript.

Editorial Contacts

Academic Textbooks for College Courses:

  • Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Deaf Education:  Valerie Johns, Editorial Director (valerie@pluralpublishing.com)
  • Special Education and Voice/Singing:  Elisa Andersen, Associate Acquisitions Editor (elisa@pluralpublishing.com)

Professional Books:

  • Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology:  Valerie Johns, Editorial Director (valerie@pluralpublishing.com)
  • Music (Voice/Singing):  Elisa Andersen, Associate Acquisitions Editor (elisa@pluralpublishing.com)

What to Expect After You Submit Your Proposal

We aim to send you a decision on your proposal within 6 weeks after receipt. Your proposal will be evaluated by our publishing team, our editorial advisory board, and often select peer reviewers. We will assess the content, quality, fit with our publishing program, and potential market demand. If the proposal is accepted, your acquisitions editor will contact you with a contract outlining the terms and conditions of publication as well as an agreed-upon manuscript length and submission deadline. Our editorial team prides itself on maintaining close contact with our authors through their manuscript process and is on hand to help with any questions and to provide assistance.

Once the manuscript has been written and delivered according to the agreed-upon conditions, it is passed to our production team, who supervise the copy editing and print production process. Plural places great emphasis on bringing books rapidly to market, and this should not take more than 6-8 months. We will then publish, market, and sell the book. For more information on how we promote our titles, visit our Sales and Marketing page.