ForeWord Magazine, a bi-monthly review journal, publishes reviews of books (including Spanish language/bilingual books, audiobooks, print-on-demand books, and eBooks) from independent publishers and university presses in North America to coincide with their publication dates. We require galleys or advance review copies three to four months prior to the date of publication. Please be sure the publication date and subject categories are noted on the press release and fact sheet

Audiobooks, POD books, and eBooks should be sent as soon as they are available with a press release and fact sheet

Submit one copy of the book with the following fact sheet information: category, title, subtitle, author, publisher, number of illustrations, pages, prices, binding, number of CDs, hours/minutes, ISBNs of formats, and pub dates. Accompanying press releases should include a brief author bio and summary of why the title is distinctive. Include the publisher’s name, address, phone, and fax on both the fact sheet and the press release. (eBooks: send the copyright page, contents, preface, and first few pages; please don’t send the entire eBook until requested.)

ForeWord receives more than 1,400 galleys/books, audios, PODs, and eBooks during every publishing period and can only select approximately 5% for review. Of the titles reviewed, 75-80% are nonfiction. Selection factors for nonfiction include current interest, editorial calendar, distinctiveness, preparation, and credibility. Fiction and mystery consideration is given to well-written books with interesting plots, settings, and characters. Other considerations for review include layout, audience, competition, and review space.

The readership of ForeWord magazine is comprised of 26,000 librarians, booksellers, literary agents, and other trade professionals who require a reliable source of reviews of books from independent and university presses.