Prospective Author Application

An Invitation to Conservatism Prospective Author Application We invite all interested authors to apply to be a part of An Invitation to Conservatism. The editorial board encourages all prospective authors to read the materials provided in this packet, particularly the 3-page introductory essay. This will ensure that you understand the conservative philosophy that the editorial board espouses and also that you understand how to frame your essay. A complete application will include the following: 1) A completed copy of the next page of this Prospective Author Application to serve as the coversheet for your submission. It also serves as your acknowledgment of the terms of submission. 2) Short answers (no more than 250 words each) to the following questions: -

Briefly describe your educational and professional background. Why are you a conservative? On what topic would you like to write and why do you feel you are best suited for this topic?

3) A writing sample of 750 words or less that responds to the following prompt. This should be a summary/short version of the essay that you would write if selected. Discuss the appropriate roles of the government and the private sector in relation to your chosen topic. (Note: The best essays will discuss how society should approach the policy area and address why a government dedicated to securing and protecting individual liberties stewards over a more successful societal outcome.) Please send all materials via email to [email protected] or to the following physical address: An Invitation to Conservatism c/o Robert Wheeler 3906 Huntingdon Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305

An Invitation to Conservatism Prospective Author Application Name: ___________________________________

Age: ____________________

Email Address: ____________________________

Phone Number: _______________

Desired Topic: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________________________ Please read the following statement. By Submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following: I am applying to have my work published in An Invitation to Conservatism. I understand that all decisions regarding the inclusion or exclusion of my work will be made solely by the editorial board of the project. I understand that all work that I submit for consideration will become the property of the editorial board and will not be returned. However, in the event that my work is not selected for publication, the editorial board of An Invitation to Conservatism agrees that none of my work will be used in the project. I understand that I will not be financially compensated unless my work is selected for publication by the editorial board and that An Invitation to Conservatism is published. In the event that my work is selected and published in An Invitation to Conservatism, I agree to be financially compensated in the form of a fixed percentage of the project’s royalties to be negotiated between myself and the editorial board prior to the publication of my work. In return for this contingent financial compensation, the editorial board of An Invitation to Conservatism acquires all rights to any work that I submit. I waive all right to any other form of financial compensation for the work I submit for this project. Furthermore, I agree that all deliberations and decisions regarding the selection of a publisher for An Invitation to Conservatism will be conducted by the editorial board. Finally, the royalty structure for An Invitation to Conservatism will be negotiated and agreed upon solely between the editorial board and the publisher.