Become a Book Editor with Scripown Publications
Take academic leadership by editing a scholarly book, collaborating with authors, and contributing to quality academic publishing.
Who is a Book Editor?
A Book Editor is responsible for conceptualizing, coordinating and managing an edited academic book within their subject area.
Editors work closely with contributing authors and the publisher to ensure academic relevance, structure and quality of the book.
Who Can Become a Book Editor?
This role is suitable for:
- Assistant Professors, Associate Professors & Professors.
- Researchers and subject experts.
- Ph.D scholars with academic and research experience.
- Academicians with prior publication exposure.
Prior editorial experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Editorial Responsibilities & Role
As a Book Editor, your role includes both academic coordination and scholarly outreach. Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting the edited book within your academic and professional network to invite quality chapter contributions.
- Supporting the completion of book volumes by coordinating with contributing authors.
- Organizing, managing and arranging chapter submissions as per the approved book scope.
- Ensuring thematic relevance, structure and coherence of chapters.
- Coordinating with the publisher during chapter collection and editorial review.
How to Apply to Become a Book Editor
Editor Application Process
Please follow the steps below to apply:
Step 1: Book Title Proposal
You may apply in either of the following ways:
- Propose your own edited book title.
- Select a title from our currently running edited book titles.
Step 2: Proposed Book Scope
Share a brief scope of the proposed book, including:
- Subject area & focus.
- Key themes or chapter areas.
- Intended academic audience.
Step 3: Academic Profile Submission
Attach your updated resume / CV, highlighting:
- Academic qualifications.
- Research interests.
- Publications or editorial experience (if any).
Step 4: Editor Details
In your application email, clearly mention:
- Full Name.
- Institutional Affiliation.
- Official Email ID.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
Step 5: Consent Form Submission
- Download the Editor Consent Form from the link below.
- Fill and sign the form.
- Send the completed consent form along with all required documents to: scripownbooks@gmail.com
Editorial & Publication Workflow
1️⃣ Application review and confirmation.
2️⃣ Finalization of book title and scope.
3️⃣ Call for chapters and collection.
4️⃣ Editorial and peer-level review.
5️⃣ Book publication with ISBN & DOI.
6️⃣ Editor Certificate issued.
Why Become a Book Editor with Scripown Publications?
- Recognition as Editor / Co-Editor in ISBN & DOI assigned books.
- Official Editor Certificate.
- Academic visibility and professional recognition.
- Ethical and transparent publishing practices.
- Support for single-volume and multi-volume edited books.
- Complete technical and publishing assistance.