We are open to working with first-time authors who have a unique perspective on their approach to dealing with musculoskeletal health disorders. OrthoWellness Publications brings a voice and a meaningful message to its readers and encourages successful health professionals to take the necessary time from their busy schedules to communicate their knowledge and skills.

While OrthoWellness Publications will be pleased to suggest qualified health-oriented writers/editors who can assist you in producing the best written material, we will only accept manuscripts of professional quality. An Internet search or a visit to your local library or bookstore will provide new authors with excellent advice for improving writing skills and information regarding the publishing industry. Please contact us for further information.

OrthoWellness Publications is committed to publishing only books of the highest quality.

If you are an author looking for a publisher for your book in the area of musculoskeletal health, please submit a query letter first. We will review your query and let you know if we are interested in your full proposal. Your query should:

1. not to exceed two pages 2. detail the potential market of buyers 3. tell about competing books and other media 4. describe briefly the author's qualifications, credentials and/or publishing credits

When requested to submit a book proposal, please take the time to provide us with a book proposal that is professionally written, seeking assistance as necessary from book industry consultants.

It is recommended that your proposal contain:

• the most exciting or important feature of your book • basic book information including author, editor, artist or illustrator • length of book, proposed schedule, illustrations • detailed market information describing the profile of the book's buyers and readers • front and back matter: list of figures, forward if written by a well-known person • appendices, glossary, bibliography, index • biographical information relevant to the book and marketing • writing credits, interviews, experts used and other resources used by the author • competing books and media and how the book will be different or better • table of contents • detailed outline of each chapter • a handful of sample chapters, taken from different parts of the book • your promotional ideas, availability and prior experience with promotion, including media experience