- Proposal & Abstract
A 1–2 page overview outlining your book’s scope, audience, and key take-aways. - Sample Chapter
One polished chapter (5,000–8,000 words) that showcases your voice, structure, and style. - Author Bio & Credentials
A brief bio (100–150 words) plus any relevant affiliations or prior publications. - Target Market & Positioning
A short note on who will read your book, why they’ll buy it, and how it differs from existing titles. - Originality & Permissions
Confirmation that your work is unpublished elsewhere, original, and that any third-party material is properly cleared or cited.
Content Requirements
At Bogoni Research & Publishing, we champion non-fiction works that combine scholarly rigor with real-world impact. To ensure your manuscript aligns with our mission and expertise, please observe the following content guidelines:
- Research-Driven Focus
- Your book should be grounded in systematic inquiry, whether empirical studies, theoretical analysis, case research, or mixed methods.
- Topics should tie back to our core themes, such as economic opportunity metrics, life-readiness programs, systems change, vocational and digital skills development, education policy, or community impact.
- Clear Structure & Depth
- Include a concise introduction that frames the problem and objectives.
- Provide a literature review or contextual background demonstrating how your work builds on existing knowledge.
- Detail your methodology or analytical approach, and present findings or case narratives with appropriate data or examples.
- Conclude with practical recommendations, lessons learned, or a roadmap for application.
- Scholarly Standards
- All claims must be supported by credible sources, peer-reviewed articles, primary data, fieldwork observations, or official reports.
- Use a consistent citation style (APA, Chicago, etc.) for footnotes/endnotes and a full bibliography.
- Ensure originality: your manuscript must not be under contract elsewhere and any third-party material must be properly licensed or cited.
- Local & Global Relevance
- While South African case studies and data are highly encouraged, your insights should speak to wider audiences and contexts.
- Demonstrate how local lessons can inform broader practice, policy, or scholarship.
- Accessibility & Engagement
- Write in a clear, engaging style—balance academic depth with readability for practitioners and policy-makers.
- Where appropriate, include figures, tables, or sidebars to highlight key data and “Hidden Worker” reflections.
- Manuscript Specifications
- Length: typically 40,000–80,000 words for a full-length book.
- Format: Word document, 12 pt font, double-spaced, with styled headings.
- Deliverables: complete manuscript draft; all figures and tables submitted as separate high-resolution files.
By adhering to these requirements, you help us maintain the high standards of Bogoni Research & Publishing—and ensure your work finds its way into the hands of readers who can put it to use. We look forward to exploring your proposal!
What to Expect
- Review Timeline: You’ll hear back within 4–6 weeks of receipt.
- Flexible Terms: If your work is accepted, we’ll send a straightforward publishing agreement outlining our terms and conditions, including any costs or revenue-share options, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Full Support: From developmental editing through cover design, metadata, and global distribution, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Ready to Submit?
Please email all of the above materials as attachments to:
Use the subject line: “Manuscript Submission – [Your Title]”
By emailing us your proposal, you agree to our terms and conditions
We look forward to bringing your ideas to life under the Bogoni banner!
