Cart1. Guidelines :
We at Amazing Reads are keen and excited to read new work. When you send through your submission, you’ll receive an automatic email acknowledging receipt. All manuscripts are carefully read and assessed, but we can only respond to those who fit our publishing programme. If we do not contact you within 2 months of submission, please assume that we have decided not to pursue your manuscript. Here are a few guidelines on how to submit your work :
1. Please send us:
• the first 3 chapters (if it is a work of fiction or non-fiction) or 3 short stories if it is a collection of short stories or an anthology
• a synopsis of the complete work
• a short note on the target reader, other comparative titles, and USP
• your CV
2. Let’s go paperless! Please submit your manuscript via the form given on the right hand side on this page. We do not return manuscripts despite the outcome of the review process. Amazing Reads will not be responsible for loss or damage to unsolicited material.
3. Let’s stick to simple, readable fonts like Times New Roman. Try to avoid sending your manuscript typed in italics.
FAQ’s :
Over th e years we have been asked thousands of questions by prospective authors about pub lishing and its process. We have compiled a list of 10 FAQs to help you in th is excit ing journey of publishing. We hope th ese will answer your quest ions and dispel you r doubts.
How does a publisher decide if a manuscript is worth publishing?
The publisher and editors read and evaluate the manuscript t horoughly and look for certain winning factors. The fi rst is always good writin g. If you know how to tell a st ory, you’ve won our hea rts immediately. The other factor is: potential. If your work has potential, we will accept your work and help you refine your manuscript to get the best out of it.
How many words should my book proposal be?
As many as your story or what you’ re trying to convey deem it necessary! There is genera lly no exact word count t hat an editor seeks. What we’ re looking for it great content, not a prescr ibed number of words.
What kind of book proposals will be evaluated?
Amazing Reads accepts submissions in English in the following genres:
• Fiction (novels, novellas, short stories)
• General and narrative non-fiction
• Children’s books
• Crea tive educat ion
• Travel
• Self help
• Management, business, fi nance
• Religion and spirituality
• Cookery
• Sports
• Poetry
• Biograph ies and memories
We do not publish academic works, t extbooks or t echnical and sc ientific resea rch
studies.
Should I visit the office to submit my proposal?
The editors at Amazing Reads evaluate every book proposal that they receive. You do not need to personalty come and submit your proposal.
How does the process of evaluation conducted?
The editorial team reads the first few chapters submitted by you and then decides if they want to read the complete manuscript or not. If the answer if yes, they will write to you to send in the complete manuscript. The manuscript is then assessed and read by the entire editorial team for literary value, originality, marketability and sa les potential. After thi s, you will be informed whether the manuscript is accepted for publishing or not.
How long does the process of evaluation take?
We will get back to you within a maximum period of 1 month after you have submitted the book proposal.
Can I send my book proposal to other publishers simultaneously?
Yes you can. However, we request you to intimate us about thi s. Please do inform us if your manuscript has been accepted by another publisher.
Can I send you more than one book proposals?
Yes you can!
Will you return my manuscript if it is rejected?
Due to the heavy number of book proposals submitted, we wi ll not be able to return your manu!'””ript. We urge you to keep a copy of your work.
If my book proposal is accepted, how long till does it t ake for it to hit the market?
The editorial process takes a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 if the schedule is adhered to.
2. Broad Guidelines on the Type of Book Proposals We are Seeking :
Fresh Voice and Perspective
We at Amazing Reads are looking for fresh voices and perspect ives in t he following categories: fiction (novels, novellas, short stories), general and narrative non-fiction, chi ldren’s books, creative education, travel, self help, management, business, finance, religion and spirituality, cookery, sports, poetry, biographies and memories. If you have a refreshing point of view or information of value, your manuscript will definitely find a home with
us.
Readability
We ca re greatly about the readability of a manuscript, so do ensure that you go through it thorough ly before sending it to us.
Originality
Another important factor is the originality of your work. Your work should not borrow or lift from previously published books. Plagiarism is a serious offence, and you have to ensure that your work is original.
Sales Potential
Publishing in India has seen a boom over the past few years, making it an extremely competitive indust ry. While evaluating you r book proposal, we take into consideration its sales potential. Your proposal may be exciting but if it is similar to books already published we may have to decline it because of the competition it will create for your work. Remember that this is not a refl ection of your writing skills.
Author Involvement
In today’s increasingly competitive publishing world, we look for authors who will go the extra mile to help us with the promotion and marketing of their work using their networks sim ultaneously with us. We appreciate authors who coordinate their efforts with ours to maximize the reach and sales of their books.
3. General Approach to Promoting and Nurturing Authors
Authors are the key ingredient in the publishing business. We at Amaz ing Reads va lue our authors and take utmost ca re to ensure that they are satisfied with the quality of their books and the publishing experience. Author care is one of our prime concerns and we endeavor to make the publishing process a fair and transparent one so that there is never a doubt about where they st and and involve them every step of the way.
During the Editing Process
All edits are done as track changes on the word document so that the author is aware of any changes made to the manuscript, however small. All suggestions are taken in after the author agrees to them.
Book Jackets
A book’s jacket plays an important role in its success. We at Amazing Reads appreciate ideas and concepts for book jackets from our authors. Together, we work towards together conceptualizing and bringing out the best jacket suitable for the work.
Promotion - Once the Book is Published
Marketing and publicity is cru cial in today’s highly competitive world to make your work stand out . Our marketing strategy differs with every book and genre. We promote our authors through book launches, short prom os, events related to the book, contests, and giveaways. But most importantly, we use social media (twitter, fa cebook, youtube, etc.) to highlight their book related activities and garner support from the reading audience.
We pitch our authors to national and in t ernat ional broadsheets, magazines and blogs so for a space in their zines. We promote them at the many book fairs held every year in the cou ntry (if it seems feasible) and urge them to also visit these events too.
On Call !
Most importantl y, we at Amazing Reads are always there for our authors no matter how small the query or doubt. We are always a phone call away to put to bed any anxieties they may have and help through any writing roadblocks they may face.
1. Guidelines :
We at Amazing Reads are keen and excited to read new work. When you send through your submission, you’ll receive an automatic email acknowledging receipt. All manuscripts are carefully read and assessed, but we can only respond to those who fit our publishing programme. If we do not contact you within 2 months of submission, please assume that we have decided not to pursue you r manuscript. Here are a few guidelines on how to submit your work :
1. Please send us:
• the first 3 chapters (if it is a work of fiction or non-fiction) or 3 short stories if it is a collection of short stories or an anthology
• a synopsis of the complete work
• a short note on the target reader, other comparative titles, and USP
• your CV
2. Let’s go paperless! Please submit your manuscript via the form give on the right hand side on this page. We do not return manuscripts despite the outcome of the review process. Amazing Reads will not be respon sible for loss or damage to unsolicited material.
3. Let’s stick to simple, readable fonts like Times New Roman. Try to avoid sending your manuscript typed in italics.
FAQ’s :
Over th e years we have been asked thousands of questions by prospective authors about pub lishing and its process. We have compiled a list of 10 FAQs to help you in th is excit ing journey of publishing. We hope th ese will answer your quest ions and dispel you r doubts.
How does a publisher decide if a manuscript is worth publishing?
The publisher and editors read and evaluate the manuscript t horoughly and look for certain winning factors. The fi rst is always good writin g. If you know how to tell a st ory, you’ve won our hea rts immediately. The other factor is: potential. If your work has potential, we will accept your work and help you refine your manuscript to get the best out of it.
How many words should my book proposal be?
As many as your story or what you’ re trying to convey deem it necessary! There is genera lly no exact word count t hat an editor seeks. What we’ re looking for it great content, not a prescr ibed number of words.
What kind of book proposals will be evaluated?
Amazing Reads accepts submissions in English in the following genres:
• Fiction (novels, novellas, short stories)
• General and narrative non-fiction
• Children’s books
• Crea tive educat ion
• Travel
• Self help
• Management, business, fi nance
• Religion and spirituality
• Cookery
• Sports
• Poetry
• Biograph ies and memories
We do not publish academic works, t extbooks or t echnical and sc ientific resea rch
studies.
Should I visit the office to submit my proposal?
The editors at Amazing Reads evaluate every book proposal that they receive. You do not need to personalty come and submit your proposal.
How does the process of evaluation conducted?
The editorial team reads the first few chapters submitted by you and then decides if they want to read the complete manuscript or not. If the answer if yes, they will write to you to send in the complete manuscript. The manuscript is then assessed and read by the entire editorial team for literary value, originality, marketability and sa les potential. After thi s, you will be informed whether the manuscript is accepted for publishing or not.
How long does the process of evaluation take?
We will get back to you within a maximum period of 1 month after you have submitted the book proposal.
Can I send my book proposal to other publishers simultaneously?
Yes you can. However, we request you to intimate us about thi s. Please do inform us if your manuscript has been accepted by another publisher.
Can I send you more than one book proposals?
Yes you can!
Will you return my manuscript if it is rejected?
Due to the heavy number of book proposals submitted, we wi ll not be able to return your manu!'””ript. We urge you to keep a copy of your work.
If my book proposal is accepted, how long till does it t ake for it to hit the market?
The editorial process takes a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 if the schedule is adhered to.
2. Broad Guidelines on the Type of Book Proposals We are Seeking :
Fresh Voice and Perspective
We at Amazing Reads are looking for fresh voices and perspect ives in t he following categories: fiction (novels, novellas, short stories), general and narrative non-fiction, chi ldren’s books, creative education, travel, self help, management, business, finance, religion and spirituality, cookery, sports, poetry, biographies and memories. If you have a refreshing point of view or information of value, your manuscript will definitely find a home with
us.
Readability
We ca re greatly about the readability of a manuscript, so do ensure that you go through it thorough ly before sending it to us.
Originality
Another important factor is the originality of your work. Your work should not borrow or lift from previously published books. Plagiarism is a serious offence, and you have to ensure that your work is original.
Sales Potential
Publishing in India has seen a boom over the past few years, making it an extremely competitive indust ry. While evaluating you r book proposal, we take into consideration its sales potential. Your proposal may be exciting but if it is similar to books already published we may have to decline it because of the competition it will create for your work. Remember that this is not a refl ection of your writing skills.
Author Involvement
In today’s increasingly competitive publishing world, we look for authors who will go the extra mile to help us with the promotion and marketing of their work using their networks sim ultaneously with us. We appreciate authors who coordinate their efforts with ours to maximize the reach and sales of their books.
3. General Approach to Promoting and Nurturing Authors
Authors are the key ingredient in the publishing business. We at Amaz ing Reads va lue our authors and take utmost ca re to ensure that they are satisfied with the quality of their books and the publishing experience. Author care is one of our prime concerns and we endeavor to make the publishing process a fair and transparent one so that there is never a doubt about where they st and and involve them every step of the way.
During the Editing Process
All edits are done as track changes on the word document so that the author is aware of any changes made to the manuscript, however small. All suggestions are taken in after the author agrees to them.
Book Jackets
A book’s jacket plays an important role in its success. We at Amazing Reads appreciate ideas and concepts for book jackets from our authors. Together, we work towards together conceptualizing and bringing out the best jacket suitable for the work.
Promotion - Once the Book is Published
Marketing and publicity is cru cial in today’s highly competitive world to make your work stand out . Our marketing strategy differs with every book and genre. We promote our authors through book launches, short prom os, events related to the book, contests, and giveaways. But most importantly, we use social media (twitter, fa cebook, youtube, etc.) to highlight their book related activities and garner support from the reading audience.
We pitch our authors to national and in t ernat ional broadsheets, magazines and blogs so for a space in their zines. We promote them at the many book fairs held every year in the cou ntry (if it seems feasible) and urge them to also visit these events too.
On Call !
Most importantl y, we at Amazing Reads are always there for our authors no matter how small the query or doubt. We are always a phone call away to put to bed any anxieties they may have and help through any writing roadblocks they may face.