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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Dear Author:

We are looking for novels that are fiction.  The novels should be well-
crafted and should feature strong characters.  We accept novels that
explore suspense-driven, mystery/adventure, strong bonds of
sisterhood/brotherhood and relationship issues as well as those that
offer a realistic display of life in general.

We are pleased that you have chosen Lucy Rose Publishing as your
publishing choice.  As with all publishing companies we are flooded
with queries and submissions. Before you submit anything to Lucy
Rose Publishing please realize that our response time for queries is    
2 - 4 weeks and for manuscripts 1 - 2 months.  We understand how
frustrating it can be to have to wait on a response from prospective
publishers but we try to respond to all queries within a timely manner.

Lucy Rose Publishing prides itself on publishing quality novels
therefore we only publish two titles per month.

-Novels must be 50,000 - 100,000 words (approximately 200 – 400
pages) in length.  

-Books of Poetry submissions must have a minimum of 150 poems.

-We are not accepting Children Books at this time.

To submit to Lucy Rose Publishing:

  • Include a cover letter that mentions any previously published
    works.

  • Include a two or three page detailed synopsis covering the plot
    points.

  • Send the first three consecutive chapters of your manuscript for
    evaluation.  Your name and address must be on the first page
    of the manuscript.  Manuscripts should be typed in a legible font
    and double-spaced with one-inch margins.  DO NOT SEND
    COMPUTER DISKS or HANDWRITTEN MATERIALS.   
    ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

  • Include a marketing plan (i.e. Do you plan to do book signings?  
    Attend literary explosions?  Aggressively seek out publicity?  
    Promote your own book?)  This is important because each
    author must realize that once your book is published its success
    depends on how well the book is marketed to the public. You
    can not depend solely on the publisher for the marketing of your
    book.
    *Read below for Marketing Information for Book Submission that is
       required to be submitted with manuscripts.

  • Include an email address and telephone number with your
    submission.

  • A self-addressed stamp envelope or postcard can be included
    with your submission if you want confirmation that we received it.

  • You will be contacted once your manuscript has been reviewed
    so it is important that you DO NOT call our office to see if your
    manuscript was received, returned or to find out what we
    thought of it.

  • Please proof your work for any spelling and simple grammatical
    errors prior to submission.  Submissions with glaring mistakes
    will not be considered.  You want to make a good impression
    because your work says a lot about you.

Forward manuscript submissions to:
Lucy Rose Publishing
c/o Acquisitions Department
P.O. Box 3034
Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459

Submit queries to:  
acquisitions@lucyrosepublishing.com

MARKETING INFORMATION FOR BOOK SUBMISSION:

Should Include:

  • WHO IS THE AUDIENCE?

-What is the market for your book and how many potential
buyers?

-Who wants this book? Why do they want it? Why do they need
it?

-Do you have specific marketing ideas in mind?

  • DOES YOUR BOOK HELP THE READER?

-How will this book benefit the buyer?

-How will it help them?

-What need does it fill for your target market?

  • WHAT MAKES YOUR BOOK SPECIAL?

-What makes your book different from other such books?  (Are
there other such books?)

-Does your book have more information?

-Is it more comprehensive, easier to use?

-What advantages does it have over the competition?

-Why will people buy it instead of something else?

  • MARKETING NICHES / SPECIAL MARKETS (Please be thorough
    here.)

-List any special markets your book may have outside regular trade
book channels (book stores).

-Could sales result from your contacts-- associations, organizations
corporations, groups, hospitals, treatment centers, workshops
seminars or speaking engagements?

-Which magazines or professional/trade journals may review your book
or print articles by you which in turn promote the book?

-Do you have specific ideas for marketing your book?

-How willing are you to be active in marketing your book?

         *Thank you for your interest in Lucy Rose Publishing.*
                    "Publishing With A Touch Of Class"
"Publishing With A Touch Of Class"


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