Project Proposals
Lark Books seeks artists to submit proposals for earring projects that can be
made…start to finish…in 30 minutes flat.

30-Minute Earrings will showcase more than 50 incredibly stylish step-by-step projects that can
be created without investing too much of a valuable commodity—time! The selected earring
designs will be modern and sophisticated and encompass many different styles and techniques.
The common denominator will be fast projects that look terrific!

30-Minute Earrings won’t teach fundamental jewelry making techniques. Designers can assume
that their readers are already proficient (and quick!) at skills such as sawing, soldering, and
finishing.

Accepted Designs
Scheduled to publish in Spring 2010, this 128-page book will offer need-to-know information
unique to earrings. It will address topics like gauge, ear wire shapes, weight, and much more.
Winning jewelers will be paid between $150 and $250 to create their designs. We’ll require
written step-by-step instructions; a brief bio sent to Lark via email; a signed contract; a W-9 form for tax purposes; the project itself; and other supporting materials as may be requested.
We don’t reimburse for materials, but will return all projects after photographing them for the book, and designers may do whatever they like with them after that. Designers receive full credit in the book, a complimentary copy of it, and discounts on future purchases of it.

How to Submit

By January 26, 2009, submit to Lark one proposal form per proposed project. There is NO LIMIT to how many proposals you can submit. Each proposal must include:

• full-color sketch, photo, scan, or printout of your proposed design (you may submit already finished earrings)
• sample images of the materials you intend to use
• description of the techniques you plan to use

I look forward to seeing your proposal(s)! And if you know anyone who would also be especially
suited for working as a designer on this project, please feel free to pass on this information.
Gavin Young, Assistant Editor Lark Books