Submit the
Manuscript

You can submit a manuscript to be considered for publication by emailing us on Publishing@al-Buraq.org.
Please send a book proposal which includes a short description of the book, table of contents, the first chapter of the book and a short author biography.

We
Review

We carefully review each submission and check for quality of the work, accuracy of historical facts, and whether the work fits well with other titles on our list.

The
Meeting

Once a manuscript passes the review stage, we like to meet our authors in person, (or if this is not possible, then virtually). This gives both parties an opportunity to discuss the work and any changes that need to be made. We can also discuss what to expect for your work from the next stages of the publication process. A timeline and launch date can also be proposed.
At this point we also discuss and sign the author contract. This is a contract between al-Burãq Publications and the author, including rights to the book, due compensation for both parties, and any other key points that need to be agreed upon. Here, the author grants the publisher the rights to the book, (including the right to publish, print and distribute the book) and the publisher officially agrees to publish the book.

Editing

An experienced, professional copy-editor will be assigned to the book. The level of editing we request varies according to the needs of the project. It is usual for the copy editor to: Correct grammar, spelling, bibliographies for omissions, and inconsistencies of style. Bring any suspected errors, omissions, or duplications to attention. Queries will be sent.to the author by the copy editor and it is the author's responsibility to supply answers by the requested deadline. All changes are then incorporated into the electronic text.

Commissions

If illustrations, maps, or other diagrams need to be commissioned, they shall be done so at this poit by the publisher.

Note: The submitter of the manuscript will be charged for any and all commissioned items after receiving due notice by the publisher before continuing n the publication process.

Design
& Layout

Once the text and illustrations (1f any) are complete, high-quality cover and interior page design is created specifically tailored to the target audience. The typeset document is produced in a special program and your manuscript will start to look like a book.

Proofreading &
Printing

The typeset manuscript is then carefully proof read by al-Burãq Publications as well as the author for any final corrections. Once revised proofs have been approved, we can then send the electronic files to.the printers.

Note: 1f significant changes are needed and the book needs to be retypeset, the manuscript submitter will be charged for any new typesetting work before we continue.

EBook
Conversion

Some books are available as eBooks. We send the completed interior and cover fils to an eBook convetor who prepares the files, ready for ebook distribution. al-Burāq Publications works with an eBook distributor who then ensures the eBooks are distributed to hundreds of eBook providers.

Points to Consider
While Writing Your

House Style Guidelines A generic version is available for reference. Please email Publishing@al-Buraq.org to be sent a copy. For some, specific guidelines may also be required so please consult the editor.

We recommend that our house style is implemented from the outset, since the task of re-editing your manuscript to comply at the last stage can be very laborious and costly.

Permissions Permission from the copyright owner must be obtained for any third-party materials cited that fall outside the remit of 'fair dealing' or 'fair use' conventions. For information on the interpretation of fair dealing law, please consult the Society of Authors website.

If you have translated a text, al-Burāq Publications will require written proof from the original author (or his/her estate) to publish the work.

Note: We may verify the written proof at our our discretion before proceeding.