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Book Publishing Process

While adhering to a strict, yet concise peer review process, we strive to offer authors and editors a seamless publishing experience by aiding in the conceptualization, development, production, marketing, and distribution of their research. Our personalized one-on-one support, expeditious publishing process, supportive technologies, sound ethical practice, and desire to see your research shared worldwide set us apart as a distinguished and reputable publishing house.

Benefits for Book Editors and Authors

By publishing with IGI Global, book editors and authors can benefit from:
Royalties for traditional, standard access publications
Personal editorial and promotional support
All content archived through the CLOCKSS and LOCKSS initiative
No submission or publication fees (with the exception of Open Access publishing
Numerous publication types in both edited and authored formats to choose from
XML typesetting and pagination and Web (PDF, HTML) and print file preparation
Rapid publishing models and flexible timelines that make research available faster (in as little as 6-9 months) while also tailored toward your schedule
Ability to choose between Platinum Open Access, Gold Open Access, or Standard/Traditional Publishing
Electronic citation and linking via DOI
Ethical publishing with mandated double-anonymized peer review on every publication
Strict ethical practices as IGI Global is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Free promotional support and materials provided upon the book’s release
Exclusive discounts and complimentary content
Submission of the publication to indexing and abstracting databases including Scopus® and Web of Science™
Global distribution of the book through the world’s top distributors
Free use of IGI Global’s eEditorial Discovery® submission system to easily manage projects
Connect your ORCID iD to your IGI Global Publications
Acquisition in top tier universities

Publication Formats

IGI Global books are published under an array of publication types. These types are available in either an edited format (consisting of chapter contributions from both the editorship and outside contributors) or authored format (consisting of chapter contributions of the book authorship alone). Please find eligible publication types below:
Edited Formats
Standard Edited Book
Case Book
Encyclopedia
Authored Formats
Standard Authored Book
Case Book*
*Special exceptions may be made for authors who wish to develop an authored case book. Please contact the Acquisitions Division at acquisition@igi-global.com.

Publication Models

Editors and authors publishing with IGI Global benefit from multiple access models, including both traditional publishing and open access (OA) publishing. To learn more about OA, please visit the Open Access Publishing page.
Standard Access/Traditional
Copyright transfers to publisher
No publishing fees of any kind
All content is published behind a paywall (readers must pay to access the content), with some fair use sharing capabilities
Gold Open Access
Copyright remains with authors under a CC BY License
Open access processing charges are paid by chapter authors
Content is fully and freely accessible to all without any paywall or login restrictions
Platinum Open Access
Copyright remains with authors under a CC BY License
Open access processing charge funding for entire project is covered by one or more funding sources
Content is freely accessible to all without any paywall or login restrictions

Edited Book Publishing Process

If a book is accepted by the Executive Editorial Board and the publication agreement has been signed by the leadership team of the book, the book enters development. This development process for edited books occurs as follows: Edited Book Publishing Process

Authored Book Publishing Process

If a book is accepted by the Executive Editorial Board and the publication agreement has been signed by the leadership team of the book, the book enters development. This development process for authored books occurs as follows: Authored Book Publishing Process

Peer Review Process

Every book and book chapter undergoes a double-anonymized peer review process before editorial decisions are made. As a full member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), IGI Global maintains documentation of every peer review conducted through the eEditorial Discovery Submission System. Books will not proceed to publication until IGI Global has records of a peer review for all chapters.

View IGI Global's Peer Review Process
Definition of the Double-Anonymized Peer Review:

Identity of both the author and reviewer is kept hidden from each other in order to focus on the evaluation and merit of the research.

Submit a Proposal

To get started with a potential new book project, please submit a book proposal form by clicking the button below. For guidelines on preparing your book proposal, please see the Prepare Your Book Proposal Page.
Submit a Book Proposal