About Hazelden
Hazelden publishes information that helps build recovery in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by alcoholism, drug dependency and related diseases. Hazelden publications and services are intended to meet a full range of issues for alcoholics, drug addicts, families, counselors, educators, doctors, and other professionals. Hazelden publications support Twelve Step philosophy and a holistic approach that addresses the needs of the mind, body, and spirit.

What We Publish
Hazelden publishes content in several formats: print (books, pamphlets, workbooks, curricula), multi-media (video, audio, electronic), and live trainings. Our publications are sold to bookstores, treatment programs, hospitals, schools, churches, correctional facilities, government and military agencies, mental health and counseling agencies, and private corporations' employee-related programs.

Hazelden editors look for innovative materials that address issues relevant to substance abuse, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Topics include alcoholism, nicotine, and drug addictions; family and relationship issues; spirituality; eating disorders, gambling, other addictive and compulsive behaviors; mental health; and historical information on the Twelve Steps.

What We Don't Publish
Hazelden discourages submissions of poetry, fiction, memoirs and other unrelated non-fiction, dissertations, and art.

How to Submit a Proposal
It's not necessary to send an entire manuscript. A complete proposal includes the following:

• Overview: What is the general content and objective of your work? What do you intend to accomplish?
• Audience: Who or, what type of organization, is most likely to purchase your work?
• Market: Who, or what type of organization, is most likely to purchase your work?
• Competition: What competing publications are on the market? How is your work different?
• Contents: Include with your proposal a table of contents, a detailed chapter outline, an introduction, and two or three sample chapters.
• Author information: Provide information on yourself and your qualifications, including previous writing or relevant experience, and previously published works.

All submissions must be typed double-spaced. Photocopies are acceptable. If you want your submission returned, please include a self-addressed envelope with correct postage. Otherwise, your submission will not be returned.

We encourage you to review the products in the online bookstore for information on our current titles.

Manuscript Evaluation  

• The review process may take up to twelve weeks, during which time an editor will evaluate your proposal based on editorial, marketing, and philosophical criteria. The purpose of such evaluation is to determine whether your proposal fits with our editorial mission, market niche, and product plans.
  
• During this period, if conditions warrant, you might be asked to submit a complete manuscript for editorial review. As soon as a final decision has been made, you will be notified by mail or phone.

Literary Agencies
Having a literary agent represent your work is not necessary; however, our editors work with a wide network of agents.

Accepted Manuscripts
Authors are offered either a royalty contract or a work-for-hire agreement, according to the type of work and the market it serves. All manuscripts are subject to editing.

Send your proposal to

Editorial Department RW15
Hazelden Publishing
P.O. Box 176
Center City, MN 55012-0176