Manuscript Submission Guidelines

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

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1.   Manuscript Preparation

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• 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:

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• 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

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• 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.

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4.   Submission Policy

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• 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

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

 

6.   Additional Tips

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• Carefully proofread your manuscript before submission.

• Be professional and concise in all correspondence.

• Do not call to inquire about the status of your submission.

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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!