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Who We Are & What We Publish
PESI Publishing is a small, independent publisher specializing in behavioral health resources. A sister company to PESI inc., we are joined in the mission to connect knowledge with need, meeting clinicians where they are and helping them do what they do best. Our publications are known for having a straightforward, conversational style with reproducible, easy-to-use exercises, strategies, and guides for the general consumer as well as for practitioners to use with clients.
PESI Publishing specializes in clinical books, workbooks, card decks, flip charts, and children’s books in the behavioral health, education, and self-help genres.
Bridge City Books, our "self-help" imprint, bridges the gap between therapeutic expertise and the everyday person with books written by respected experts and professionals in the fields of psychology, wellness, parenting, personal growth, and more to help people live happier, more meaningful lives.
What We're Looking For
- Workbooks — Designed to teach and increase proficiencies, workbooks should include straight-forward explanations and useful, easy-to-use exercises, checklists and practice guide to make the skills accessible to clients. Reproducible forms are a key component.
- Professional Books — Our books are targeted to a wide variety of professionals seeking straightforward, practical and user-friendly information. Audience would include counselors, therapists, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation professionals, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and school professionals looking to expand their knowledge.
- Other Clinical Resources — In-session tools such as flip charts and card decks are designed to strengthen your connection with clients, help them better understand therapeutic concepts, and increase engagement during your time together.
- Self-Help Books — The goal is to captivate, inspire, motivate, and guide everyday people into better understanding themselves, their habits, their relationships with others, and more so they can create a happier, more meaningful life.
Become an Author
Proposal Guidelines
*Note: Due to saturated markets and increased print prices, we are currently limiting the number of children's books, card decks, and flip charts that we'll consider for publication.
To help us conceptualize your vision for this book, please include the following information in one PDF or word document:
Working Title and Your Name
One Sentence Description of the Book
Overview
2-3 pages that address the following:
- Key selling points: what makes your book unique in the marketplace?
- What is the general content and objective of your work?
- Why is this book needed? What specific problems does your book aim to solve?
- Are you writing about any new techniques or groundbreaking research?
- Who will benefit from reading this book and why?
- What other books are competing with yours?
Table of Contents and Chapter Synopses
Brief summaries or bullet points about what will be included in each chapter
Sample Worksheets, Exercises, Case Examples, or Illustrations (if applicable)
Length and Schedule
What is the estimated length (number of words) of your book at this stage? Does this include references and endnotes? At this stage, when do you realistically anticipate being ready to deliver the final manuscript?
Biography
We want to know about you! List your current employment status, credentials, accolades, associations you belong to, previous publishing works, and other biographical information.
Marketing Opportunities
Marketing is key in a highly competitive book market. You could write the best book in the world but if no one knows about it, no one benefits from its content. Our most successful publications are those that benefit from collaborative promotion by both PESI Publishing and our authors. Any opportunities to promote your book are encouraged!
Tell us how you can help us promote your book:
- What does your professional network look like? Which people (or entities) might review, endorse, or help promote your book?
- Do you have a large, engaged social media following or email list? Are you connected to people who have a large following?
- Do you write for any print or online publications?
- What about speaking engagements, trainings, or podcasts?
- How will you help sell your book for months or years after it’s published?
Introduction and a Sample Chapter
The introduction should include an inviting, yet concise, framework for the book, including:
- The problem-solution “hook”: a discussion of (1) the problem out there that this book solves and (2) a clear outline of how this book provides a solution to that problem
- A clear indication of who the book is for (clinicians, educators, general audience) and what target population/symptoms/behaviors it addresses
- A brief walk-through of what to expect in each chapter, or a more general summary of the structure of the book as a whole
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About Us
PESI Publishing's treatment guides, books, flip charts, and card decks are carefully crafted by behavioral health experts and undergo thorough review and approval by experienced clinicians on our team. Each resource is not only designed with the highest standards of clinical expertise, but is also therapist-recommended and therapist-approved, ensuring they meet the practical needs of professionals in the field.
Bridge City Books, an imprint of PESI Publishing, is on a mission to “bridge” the gap between therapeutic expertise and the everyday person seeking to improve their life, their relationships, and their overall well-being. Written by respected experts and professionals in the fields of psychology, wellness, parenting, personal growth (and more!), Bridge City Books creates credible resources that make feeling better and living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life accessible for all.