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Submission Guidelines  

We are currently accepting manuscripts in the following genres:
  • Children's fiction and non-fiction, including picture books and youth chapter books.
  • Adult non-fiction, including subject matter that has a strong and powerful message.
  • We are very interested in regional subjects.

Currently we are not accepting manuscripts in the following genres:

  • Adult Fiction
  • Romance/Erotica
  • Science Fiction/Fantasy
  • Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

Each manuscript review is subject to the following fee:

$35.00 for Children’s Picture books
$50.00 for Youth Chapter books/Adult Non-fiction books

The fee includes a professional manuscript critique and feedback from our editing team for up to 3 chapters. A check or money order made payable to Nelson Publishing & Marketing should be included with your submission. If a contract is offered and accepted, the paid manuscript fee will be applied to contract costs. Please forward manuscripts and fee to:

Nelson Publishing & Marketing
366 Welch Road
Northville, MI 48167
Attn: Manuscript Review

If you prefer to pay via MasterCard or Visa, please contact our office at (248) 735-0418. Fees paid via credit card are eligible for submission via email. Please send your manuscript to the publisher at marian@nelsonpublishingandmarketing.com .

All manuscripts should be formatted as follows:
  • 12 point, Times New Roman
  • Double spaced
  • A header which includes the following: Title/AuthorName/Word Count and Page #
  • A Microsoft Word document
Please include the following for any genre in your submission:
  • A cover letter which includes a short synopsis of the story (make sure this catches the readers attention), author bio, target audience, and how the book will be marketed.
  • Include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) with enough postage to have all materials returned.
For Children's manuscripts please include the entire manuscript without illustrations.

For Adult Non-Fiction and Youth Chapter Book manuscripts, please include the first three chapters, and outline of the remaining chapters, and an outline of all characters.

A personal response will be made in a timely manner.