Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in publishing with us. To ensure your manuscript receives full consideration, please follow the submission instructions below carefully.

1. Manuscript Preparation

Format: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Font & Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
Pagination: Include page numbers on all pages.
Title Page: Include the manuscript title, author’s full name, contact information, and word count.
Header/Footer: Include the manuscript title and your last name in the header or footer of each page.

2. Submission Materials

Please include the following items with your manuscript:

Query Letter (1 page): A brief, professional introduction of yourself and your project.
Synopsis (1–2 pages): A summary of the book’s plot or main argument, including the ending (for fiction), or a clear outline of structure and thesis (for non-fiction).
Author Bio (1 paragraph): Relevant background, publications, and credentials.
Sample Chapters: For unsolicited submissions, submit the first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages unless otherwise stated.

3. Submission Method

Email Submissions: Send to submissions@franklinpearson.media with the subject line: Submission – [Book Title] by [Author Name].
Postal Submissions (if accepted): Mail to: Franklin Pearson Publishing, c/o Society of the First African Families of English America,
265 Turkeysag Trail Suite 102 #155, Palmyra, VA 22963-2653. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for a response if you would like materials returned.

4. Submission Policy

We accept both agented and unagented submissions.
Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please notify us immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
Response time is typically 8–12 weeks. We appreciate your patience.

5. Genres Accepted

We currently accept submissions in the following categories:

Fiction (literary, historical, mystery, etc.)
Non-fiction (biography, history, memoir, cultural studies)
Children’s and Young Adult literature

Please do not submit poetry, academic theses, or previously self-published works unless invited.

6. Additional Tips

Carefully proofread your manuscript before submission.
Be professional and concise in all correspondence.
Do not call to inquire about the status of your submission.

For updates on our publishing schedule or to learn more about our editorial focus, please visit our website at www.franklinpearson.media.

We look forward to reading your work!