Call For Authors
Benefits of Publishing with RAPS
- Showcase your regulatory knowledge and experience
- Receive review feedback from industry experts
- Earn RAC recertification points for each book published during a recertification period (three years)
- 5 points for chapter authors, co-authors and article authors
- Up to 15 points for book authors or co-authors
- Reach RAPS’ target audience of 55,000+
- Enjoy cross-promotional opportunities with RAPS educational programs, newsletters, webinars, and RAPS Regulatory Focus
- Book authors and co-authors receive bi-annual royalties
Books
RAPS is the world's leading publisher for professionals dealing with regulated healthcare products, offering resources for every level of expertise across all product lines and lifecycles. All our books are written by regulatory professionals, for regulatory professionals.
Our customers expect the most up-to-date, accurate, and insightful information available, and we make every effort to ensure our books are of the highest quality. Every book is reviewed by experts in the field to ensure all content is accurate and relevant. Our volunteer Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC) oversees all submissions with an established editorial process. In addition, RAPS staff work collaboratively with authors throughout the publishing process.
Fundamentals Series
Our Fundamentals series is a collection of robust, comprehensive references on foundational regulatory knowledge, written for industry professionals at all career stages. The Fundamentals books are designed to provide the basics across the full product lifecycle and are updated every two years to ensure consistent integration of regulatory changes and industry innovation.
Topical Books
In addition to the Fundamentals series, RAPS books cover dynamic topics in regulatory affairs. Our catalog includes books on regulatory writing, regulatory intelligence, software as a medical device (SaMD), regulatory strategy, product labeling, and more.
Submission
RAPS Books team is open to reviewing book proposals on topics important to regulatory professionals. Proposals can be submitted online, or if you have any questions and would like to discuss your proposal prior to submission, you can email our publications team directly at [email protected].
We are happy to consider both completed manuscripts or outlines and ideas for books.
RF Quarterly and monthly peer-reviewed articles
RAPS Regulatory Focus publishes RF Quarterly and monthly peer-reviewed articles as well as daily news articles, giving RAPS members continuous access the latest developments and trends in the global regulatory setting. The long-form, research-based RF Quarterly and monthly peer-reviewed articles serve as valued guidance and resources for regional and global regulatory professionals and contribute to the existing regulatory literature.
View the 2026 Editorial Calendar.
Submission
If you are interested in writing on any of the above topics, have a proposal for a topic, or have questions and would like to discuss the editorial process prior to submission, please contact Renée Matthews at [email protected].
View the Guidelines for Authors.