Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NOVA Publish?

Nova publishes a wide array of non-fiction titles, that can be broken down into three categories: Science and Technology, Medicine and Health and the Social Sciences. We rarely publish memoirs, cookbooks or other types of non-fiction. If you are thinking about publishing with us, or need a recommendation on a different publisher, please contact Alexandra Columbus at a.columbus@novapublishers.com.

Why is my book not in Barnes & Nobles?

We provide all our Titles to Barnes & Nobles and similar retailers. It is then up to the bookstore to decide whether or not they would like to have the book available in their bookshops. In generally, since the books we publish are very specialized, our books normally fit better and are more likely to be adopted by more specialized bookstores, such as certain University bookshops. If there is a specific bookshop in which you would like your book included, please contact Lisa Gambino at marketing@novapublishers.com.

How do I request permission to use material from one of your titles?

We have partnered with Copyright Clearance Center for permission requests. Please go to Copyright.com and search by ISBN. For any additional requests, please contact Alexandra Columbus at a.columbus@novapublishers.com.

How long will it take for my book to be published?

From manuscript submission to having a book available normally takes a 4-6 month period. If an author needs a book available in time for a specific conference or event, please contact Alexandra Columbus at a.columbus@novapublishers.com.

I have a book idea. Who do I contact?

We always look forward to hearing from you! Please fill out the Book Idea Form (under Available Forms) and you will receive a reply within 48-72 hours. You can also contact Stella Rosa directly at nova.main@novapublishers.com with any questions or for additional information.

How do I submit my ideas for my book cover?

During the publication process, we will ask you to submit any book cover ideas that you may have. You can also email the Art Department at any time at art@novapublishers.com. Once the artists create a mockup of the cover, you will be sent an email with the image to approve/reject or modify. Please note that we cannot always accommodate your requests as there are certain limitations to the artwork/images we can use (for example, with copyright). However, we always do our best to accommodate.

Your company contacted me for a review. How long and how much time do I have?

We prefer a review between 650 and 700 words. We understand this might be unlikely without the loss of important content. Thus, we leave the length of the review up to you. We kindly request to submit the review to us within 14 days of having received the request if you would like it to be included in the book. If not, you can submit the review within 90 days.

What kind of bulk discount may I receive?

For bulk orders, we offer the following discounts:
3-5 copies – 10% discount plus shipping
6-14 copies – 20% discount plus shipping
15-30 copies – 30% discount plus shipping
31-99 copies – 35% discount plus shipping
100-200 copies – 40% discount plus shipping

To take advantage of this offer, please contact Lorraine Kelly at billing@novapublishers.com with the title of the book and the number of requested copies you are interested in. Thank you.

Can I post a post-production PDF of my chapter on my website?

Yes, 6-12 months after the book is available.

How do I access my complimentary eBook?

You will receive an email which will include a link and download instructions once the eBook is available for distribution.

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