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A: For general questions or comments, you can reach Lily Ruth Publishing by emailing your request through the Contact Us form located on the above tab.
A: We can offer the following advice on how to go about getting your book published.
A great place to start is your local library where you'll find a wealth of information on writers groups and plenty of books on writing and the publishing process.
When you feel your manuscript is ready for publishing, you may want to consider getting a Literary Agent. Agents can advise you on your book and will know which publisher is best suited to print your work. There are a lot of publishing companies that do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. An agent will be able to represent you and your book to these publishers. Most importantly, a good agent will be an author advocate, making sure that you get the best deal possible for your book.
If you prefer to submit to publishers yourself, we strongly recommend taking the time to research the market and what each publishing company is looking for. Refer to publisher websites; review their book lists to see if your book fits their current marketing goals. Look at the submission guidelines and follow them closely. Editors are often flooded with submissions, and more often than not, if a submission crosses their desk that does not meet the submission guidelines, it will end up in the recycling bin without a second glance. Take your time putting together your query, synopsis and other requested materials. Your submission packet is the first impression an editor has of you as an author. Be neat, be precise and be professional.
A: This is a very gray area. You want your manuscript to be at its best when you take the first step to find an agent or publisher. If you struggle with grammar and/or spelling, it may be to your advantage to find someone who can offer you editing services at a fair and reasonable price.
Rest assure, though, that if you have a well assembled manuscript and are confident that you have put your best work into your book, an agent or publisher will work with you to polish any rough spots.
A: An unsolicited manuscript is one that has not been requested by the agent or editor. If you submit an unsolicited manuscript to and agent or editor who does not accept them, it will not be reviewed or considered.
One way to get past the “unsolicited manuscript” barrier is to send a brief query letter asking if you can submit the manuscript or sample chapters for review. If they are interested, they will request your materials and it will no longer be unsolicited.
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A: We cannot give out personal mail or email addresses for our authors. However, we are happy to forward your letters directly to our authors.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a reply.
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