WoodenBoat Books

Submission Guidelines



We focus on books about boatbuilding, design, repair, nautical history, and woodworking.


If your book fits in that area, please send:


  1. • an overview, in approximately 30 words

  2. • a detailed outline / extended table of contents

  3. • sample chapters / photos / drawings

  4. • target audience

  5. • like-books on the topic

  6. • anticipated page count, types and number of illustrations

  7. • specialty market suggestions

  8. • your contact information, email address, as well as background

  9. • postage paid envelope, if you would like materials returned



Send materials to:


WoodenBoat Books

Attn: Scot Bell

Naskeag Road, 84 Great Cove Drive

Post Office Box 78

Brooklin, Maine 04616 USA

Email: scot@woodenboat.com

WoodenBoat Books 1.800.273.SHIP (7447)   wbbooks@woodenboat.com