Submissions
We open for submissions twice a year, in the spring and autumn.
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Submissions are currently closed.
How to Publish with Edina
We are interested in stories that:
Have strong LGBTQIA+ representation
The story must have significant representation(s) of queerness and/or queer communities.
Are diverse
We want our books to positively reflect racial, physical, and gender diversity.
Have themes of inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people
We would like to publish stories that reflect an overall sense of hope for a bright future.
Submission Guidelines
We do not require that you be represented by a literary agent. We welcome unsolicited manuscripts when submissions are open!
Please note the following requirements, and send all emails to submissions@edinapublishers.com.
1. Submit a query letter/cover letter that includes the following:
- Information about your manuscript, including the title, genre, intended audience, total word count, and a compelling 2–3 sentence blurb.
- A brief explanation of how this book is different from others in its genre(s).
- Your contact information and a bit about you as an author.
2. In your initial email, please include an outline/synopsis.
- Give us an overview of what your manuscript is about and where it’s going. An overall plot summary or chapter-by-chapter outline is sufficient.
- Be as brief as you can without leaving out anything important.
What Happens After I Submit?
Once you have sent your initial email, we will reach out to you.
If we want to see more, we will ask that you submit your first and last chapter.
When submitting anything to us, please observe the following guidelines:
- We do not accept AI-generated content of any kind.
- At this time, we can only accept manuscripts that have English as a primary language.
- Please do NOT submit your work in the body of your email. Attach everything as a PDF, Google Doc, or Word files.
- For text, use 12-point font with one-inch margins and indented first lines.
- Each page of the manuscript should be numbered in sequence (not by chapter.)
- Spellcheck and proofread your manuscript before submission. Ideally, it should be nearly ready to publish. Your submission should represent your best work; we do not want a first draft.
- If your book has illlustrations, please submit artwork along with your manuscript. If you do not have artwork but wish to submit anyway, we can discuss the illustrations via email. (We do not currently have an illustrator on staff.)
- If you are considered a minor in the US (under 18), parental/guardian approval is not necessary to submit a manuscript. However, if your manuscript is accepted for publication, parental/guardian consent will be required before we can move forward.
Once you have submitted your manuscript to us, we ask that you allow us at least four weeks for a response.
Copyright Protection & Permissions
If your submission includes material that is copyrighted by someone else, it is your responsibility to clear the use of all text, including lengthy prose quotations and all lyrics and poems.
Be cautious about using excerpts of works (including song lyrics) by established writers/artists. These can be very difficult to obtain permission to use and usually cost a lot of money.
If you are telling a nonfiction story, please secure permission from your sources, even if their names have been changed. (If a person can identify themself in a story you have written, you probably need their permission.)
Rest assured that we will not steal your idea or any part of your manuscript. Under current U.S. copyright law, your work is already protected the minute you write it down on paper. It is not necessary for you to register your manuscript for copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office before submitting it.
If your book is chosen for publication, we will submit the necessary forms to register the copyright in your name.
For further information and specific copyright questions, please review the Library of Congress Copyright Office's FAQ.
Submission FAQs
When will submissions reopen?
September or October 2024. To be the first to hear when submissions will be opening, sign up for our newsletter or follow us on our socials.
What genres do you accept?
We accept any and all genres.
How do I submit my work?
When submissions are open, send your query letter to submissions@edinapublishers.com. If we like what we see, we will ask for the first chapter and last chapter, and if we like those, we ask for the full manuscript.
Nope! A literary agent is not necessary. You must, however, submit a query letter before you send us any part of a manuscript.
Do I need a literary agent?
Do you accept submissions in other languages?
We are unable to take on projects with primary languages other than English at this time.
How long will it take for my submission to be reviewed?
We make every effort to review submissions within four weeks of receipt, but that isn't always possible. If you want to check up on where your work is in the submission process, you are welcome to email us.
How do I write a query letter?
A query letter has one purpose: to make us want to edit and publish your work. Think of it as a sales pitch for your book.
Here are a few things we love to see in a query letter:
- A compelling synopsis
- The intended audience
- A word count
- A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the book
- Comparable books
- A list of applicable tropes
A well-written query letter makes a huge difference in our desire to move forward with your submission.
Can I request a meeting with you?
Of course! If you wish to meet with us, you can email us and set up a time to meet (probably via Zoom). Our schedules vary, but we can find a time that works best for you.
Can I resubmit my work if it has been rejected?
We would love to see your work again provided that you've revised it with our suggestions in mind. If we do reject your work, you are welcome to reach out to an editor (including one of ours) at your own expense and ask them for additional feedback.
If your question hasn't been answered here, don't hesitate to contact us!
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