Book authors
We know selecting a publisher for your work can be a difficult decision. At Elsevier, we build relationships with our authors in order to understand, anticipate and respond to their diverse needs.
Get to know us better. We are a world-leading publisher with a reputation for quality, innovation, expertise and integrity. From our rigorous production process to a seamless global marketing network, our authors benefit from a widely read and respected forum for their work.
These pages contain information on:
- Developing and submitting a book proposal
- Proposal formatting requirements
- The steps required to submit a manuscript to Elsevier
- Information for Book Editors
- Book promotion
- Book royalties
Our author welcome brochure is available to download
Health Sciences
Instructions on how to annotate PDF proofs
View PDF version
Other online resources
- Medical Book Authors - Learn more about our experts in the field. The site includes author bios, video interviews, and the latest hot topics
- Science & Technology Book Authors
- Health Sciences Book Authors (please note, when you have clicked on this link you can choose the relevant country at the top of the screen)
Related information
CRC (camera ready copy)
CRC submission - detailed instructions
Compuscripts
Royalties
Book authors receive royalty payments and royalty statements as agreed in their contracts.
The Global Book Royalties department handles all royalties for Elsevier Inc., Limited and BV contracts. You can contact this department with any questions you may have regarding your royalty statement and payment.
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Global Book Royalties
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Local: 1 (314) 447-8044
St. Louis Office Switchboard: 1 (314) 447-8000
Direct Dial:
Alicia Vernon, Manager: 1 (314) 447-8231
Shana Knight, Supervisor: 1 (314) 447-8234
Debbie Pease, Supervisor: 1 (314) 447-8222
Gail Robertson, Journal Editorial Fees: 1 (314) 447-8236
Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM until 17:00 PM CET
For more information, please see our Royalty FAQ page.
Authors' proposals
Elsevier welcomes authors' proposals for books; we publish in a wide variety of scientific fields. For more information on how you can submit your proposal, please visit www.elsevierdirect.com/authors.
Further information
Are you editing a book? Then please see our Guide for Editors.
Are you promoting your book? Then discover how Elsevier promotes and distributes its publications.
Book Discounts
As a book author or book editor, you are eligible to receive a 25% discount on many Elsevier books, serials, references, textbooks, stand-alone CD-ROMs, and a 10% discount on multi-volume reference works.
This offer only applies to credit card orders made directly with Elsevier.
How to receive your discount
1. Contact Customer Service to create your 'Author' account
Please be prepared to provide a copy of your contract and the names of the Elsevier books or journals to which you have contributed.
Customer Service telephone numbers for Authors in:
North America (USA & Canada): +1 800 782 4927Europe, Middle East and Africa: +44 (0)1865 844 640
South America, Central America, Asia: +1 800 460 3110 or 314 453 7010
Australia: +1 800 263 951
New Zealand: 0 800 170 165
2. Place your order
After your account has been set up, you can pick your books and order online or via email and you will automatically receive your discount every time.
Email: author.contributor@elsevier.com
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Please note that shipping charges and sales tax will be applied separately. This offer DOES NOT apply to journal subscriptions, reprint orders, or to electronic products, and cannot be combined with any other discounts.
