Here are our submission guidelines:

 

• Please send your formal query letter to editor@papersparrows.in. Please do not query via phone.

• The word “Query” must be in the subject line. Please include the category: YA, MG, adult; please also include the genre: fantasy fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, narrative non-fiction, self-help, personal essays, etc. and end with the title of your book.

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For example, subject line: Query, adult non-fiction, [your book title]

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• You may include up to 5 double-spaced sample pages within the body of the email. NO ATTACHMENTS, unless specifically requested.

• Include all necessary contact information.

• You will receive an auto-response confirming receipt of your query.

 

 

 

Please note:

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We only respond if we are interested in seeing your work.

Only query us for non-fiction when your proposal is COMPLETE.

Only query us for fiction when your manuscript is COMPLETE.

 

Once we receive a query, we will read through your letter and the sample pages. If we are interested in seeing more, we will contact you and request a partial/full manuscript.

If we have received your proposal and/or manuscript (partial or full) please do not contact us for updates any time before four weeks.

Please DO contact us if we are considering your work and you have received an offer from another agent or an editor.

 

Thank you!