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Rocky Nook publishes beautiful, practical books on creative topics that range from photography to drawing to painting to illustration—and more! Our books educate and inspire artists of all levels, from hobbyists to professionals. Though the subject matter and audience are diverse, all of our books share a common characteristic: they all help artists master the art, craft, and technology of their field.
We view the relationship between the publisher and the author as a true partnership. Together, we work hard to bring your vision to market and then connect the book to a community of readers. The best fit is an author who is:
- An accomplished artist
- A go-to expert on teaching the subject matter
- Active and known in your industry (e.g., you have a successful blog, social media following, workshop series, and/or podcast)
If that sounds like you and you have a great idea for an educational book, we’d love to hear from you!
Before you start
The proposal form takes about 20–30 minutes. It helps to have these ready:
- About you: links to your website and social channels, a summary of your teaching experience, and a short bio (including any previous books)
- About the book: a one-page pitch, three key selling points, who the book is for, a list of competing titles, and a target completion date
- Files: your book outline and a sample chapter (PDF or Word), plus 5–10 low-resolution sample images (JPG or PNG)
We review every proposal in our weekly editorial and marketing meeting, then get in touch with a response. Questions before you submit? Email us at editorial@rockynook.com.