Submission Guidelines - Kalmbach Publishing Co.

Submission Guidelines
About Kalmbach Books
We’re pleased that you’re considering submitting a book idea. Kalmbach Books
bracelets, and more. Learn how to
, including two-part rivets, filigree
ure hammers, and stamps.
is always excited to review concepts for how-to books and other resources on
FINDING STYLE
ts of Style
ensibility and expert skills shine in this
techniques and topics that engage and inform jewelry makers. Our products
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PROJECTS
showcase new jewelrymaking components.
Find your
style today!
ture
How to Use Today’s Versatile
Jewelry-Making Components
have a reputation for clear and accurate instructions. We have built strong
channels of distribution through retail bead stores, major craft chain distributors,
and bookstores, and we reach out to customers directly through our website and
other vehicles. In addition, our three sister publications, Bead & Button, Bead
Style, and Art Jewelry magazines, help us keep on top of trends and talent in the
MIECH
From the publisher of
Bead&Button, Bead Style,
and Art Jewelry magazines
Irina Miech
If you have a vision for a great book that beaders and jewelry makers would love
ING BLOCKS OF BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY
es for bead stitching encourage creative design and play. And no one is more
e when it comes to designing beautiful jewelry for you to stitch and wear than
beth Draeger.
’s shape gives it a special place in the structure of a jewelry piece, which
pares to architecture. That is what ties all the projects in this book together:
dual shapes combine into beautifully designed jewelry. As you stitch your
you’ll discover Anna’s secrets for engineering focal beads, components,
building blocks of design.
CREATIVE DESIGNS USING SHAPED BEADS
ped Beads!
ANNA ELIZABETH DRAEGER
Creative
Designs
Using Shaped Beads
Take your skills beyond
the projects
jewelry with the newest shapes.
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Each project explores a new way of
PROJECTS
shapes into a well-constructed,
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We’re happy to correspond with you a bit to fine-tune your focus. One of our
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editors will let you know within a couple of weeks whether your concept is a good
&
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r
How do you get started?
addressing subject, audience, techniques, project style, and other key elements.
DRAEGER
Start creating
today!
lovely piece.
your concepts, projects, and techniques.
ideas off us in the form of a query email or letter. Summarize your book proposal,
Make beaded beads, earrings,
uniting two or more different bead
to have in their collection, let us help you organize, edit, package, and promote
If you’re in the early stages of formulating your ideas, consider bouncing your
Develop skills for creating your own
Choose from all the
popular jewelry types
bracelets, necklaces, and rings!
world of jewelry making.
fit for our publishing plan.
Hot Cold
JE WELRY CONNECTIONS
Eager to move ahead?
how to make jewelry with and without a torch
“My goal is to teach you
n
ook
Great! It’s time to develop a proposal for us. Review the list below to ensure
about the materials, tools,
and techniques so you
can choose an approach
that works for you.”
you’ve covered all your bases.
~Kieu Pham Gray
From the publisher of Bead&Button,
Bead Style, and Art Jewelry magazines
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crystals, and pearls
a M. Sherman to
of-a-kind pendants,
re and Metal
our own goodies
Whether you want
to learn new techniques or
you’re craving fresh ideas for
incorporating your own natural
treasures into eye-catching jewelry,
Eva and Beth’s gorgeous designs
are sure to inspire.
Stunning Pieces
Made with
Sea Glass,
Stones, and
Crystals
MARTIN & SHERMAN
From the publisher of Bead&Button,
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ho is the audience? Our customers are beginner jewelry makers
interested in learning a range of techniques including stringing, stitching,
wireworking, and metalworking. Be sure your concept fits this profile.
• Will your book fill a gap in the market? How?
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from the book, including:
compare and contrast them with your project.
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book, identify the prospective audience, and explain what a reader will learn
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re other books on this subject available? Identify at least two others and
chniques, such as
ways
ndants,
Wire and Metal
Jewelry
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at what you can
create!
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working
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1. Briefly summarize your book idea. Describe the purpose and content of the
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• What are the key features of your book and how will they benefit readers?
(continued on reverse)
• Will your book introduce new techniques or use new materials?
• How many projects do you expect to include?
how to make beautiful braids for
ces, bracelets, key chains, and more.
ou’ll work with fiber, and then author
ca Combs will teach you how to
• What advantages do you as an artist/author offer, and in what ways do
orate your favorite beads—seed beads,
ished beads, and luminous borosilicate
eardrops.
mo braids are beautiful on their own
e a fabulous backdrop for focal beads,
you hope to promote the book? Do you teach classes in your techniques?
nts, and charms.
Do you have a website? An active blog? Are you available to travel to
ts go from start to finish in just 3–4 hours.
ovements are repetitive and rhythmic.
shows and other events for book signings and promotions?
our projects with you anywhere!
ssibilities. After you’ve mastered
ur imagination run wild.
2. Include a general table of contents with a chapter-by-chapter overview.
Additionally, it is helpful to divide chapters into subtopics or projects and
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provide a brief description of each.
3. Send at least two completed projects—we ask for actual jewelry, not just
create
three
dimensional
photos of the projects, so we can get an accurate impression of your work.
jewelry
welry
ional
(Our first impression of your work counts a lot, so make these as polished as
Combine stitching,
embellishing, layering,
and riveting
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“When I realized I didn’t have to string beads
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build my jewelry instead, it opened a new
cts.
realm of design capabilities. That’s what we’ll
you can.) Include a short introduction to the project, a list of required materials
Heather DeSimone
in one direction across my neck and I could
reative,
and tools, and detailed instructions for making the project from start to finish,
explore in this book.” —Heather DeSimone
DESIMONE
including text and accompanying photos. Send step-by-step photography
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of the process for making the sample projects on a CD along with your
CAN $22.99
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Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry
proposal. If your book needs accompanying illustrations instead of photos, let
temptation for any aspiring artist—
e Jewelry, author Kaska Firor guides
bracelets, earrings, and more.
Wire Jewelry
us know whether you can provide finished art (and please include samples).
A third completed project (accompanying instructions optional) is always
helpful to give us a better feel for the style and quality of your work.
Your proposal is important to us, and so members of many key departments
are involved in the review process; please allow 8–12 weeks. During this
Firor
time, an editor will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Step-by-step techniques,
20 versatile designs
For more information
Beautiful Leather Jewelry
Thanks for considering us. We’d love to be the first and only publisher with
Beautiful
Leather
your terrific ideas, so we ask that you do not submit your proposal to another
Jewelry
eather
elry?
company during our review process. We respect your original work, and you
can rest easy that we’ll keep your ideas in confidence. To learn more about
timeless techniques
for today’s trends
ake your own!
Kalmbach Books, visit our website at www.Kalmbach.com/Books. You’ll find
ears of teaching beginners and listening
her easy directions and clear step-byjewelry. Along the way, you’ll find lots
her types and styles; an explanation of
e, alternatives to traditional tools that
ls to grow with later; five unique styles
ique tutorials that put the basics in
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
work with a variety of leathers
and embellishments for colorful
results
• crystals and other beads
• metal accents
• Faux Bone
• felt
• wood
on,
ines
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background info on our current authors and can download a PDF version of
TODAY’S TRENDS
make today’s fashionable looks
part of your personal style
• cuffs
• pendants
• necklaces
• earrings
• & more
Melissa Cable
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Kalmbach Books
21027 Crossroads Circle | Waukesha, WI 53186 (parcel delivery)
PO Box 1612 | Waukesha WI 53187-1612 (postal delivery)
Phone: 262-796-8776, ext. 580
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