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Prior to a contract:
1. The manuscript must be a completed original work.
2. Children's literature page length should be in multiples of 16 pages.
3. Adult fiction average novel length should be less than 180,000 words.
4. Assume 325 words/page on average for adult fiction.
5. A valid U.S. Library of Congress copyright registration must be obtained.
6. Registration with the Writer's Guild of America is encouraged.
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Submission Format:*
1. Submit a query letter or a 2-page synopsis with the first 25 pages.
2. Include your name, phone, street and e-mail address, along with a brief author bio or resume.
3. Text pages should be numbered and identified by title and/or author.
4. Hard copy or electronic submissions are accepted.
5. PDF or MSWord are the preferred applications for electronic submission.
6. Use 11-pt standard font, 1" margins all around, 1.5 spaced lines.
7. To receive a hard-copy response or return of materials, please enclose a self-addressed container or envelope with proper postage along with the request.
*Non-conforming materials will not be read and may be discarded without notice.
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We try to respond to all conforming submissions.
Please allow several months for a response.
Allison Books,
LLC
is not responsible for loss or damage
to submitted materials. Please do not send originals.
Mail hard-copy materials to:
Allison Books,
LLC
Submissions
P.O. Box 1335
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-1335
Submit material electronically to:
submissions@allisonbooks.com
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