Submission Guidelines: Tor, Lllewellyn, Flux

Llewellyn Publications Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest is Llewellyn Publications. Llewellyn is the oldest and largest

publisher specializing in books for personal growth and the transformation of body, mind,

and spirit and we are always looking for new book proposals. We accept submissions directly

from authors (including first time authors) and from literary agents.

Llewellyn’s best-selling subject areas include astrology, divination, tarot books and card

decks, magic/magick, Wicca, paganism, witchcraft, shamanism, self-help, alternative health,

herbs, religion, spirituality, tantra, paranormal, calendars, date books, almanacs, DVDs and

spoken word and meditation audio CDs.

Our emphasis is on the practical: how it works, how it is done and self-help material. The

book should appeal to readers with basic skills and knowledge and the information presented

should be well within the reach of the average reader.

Llewellyn accepts complete manuscripts and proposals. Outlined below is the procedure for

submitting your materials. Note: we do not accept proposals on disk or via email.

Your submission must include the following:

Cover letter containing a brief description of the project and the contents of the package.
An outline and/or annotated table of contents.
A description of the intended market in light of the subject matter including an explanation

of why someone would want to buy the book. Include a list of known competing titles and how

yours differs from the competition.
Brief summary of the author's background and credentials in light of the subject matter.
A full manuscript, if completed.
In the case of a proposal, three printed sample chapters.
Printed submissions must in English, double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point type on

white paper. Please number the pages.
Total word count for the proposed manuscript.
Your complete daytime contact information including telephone and email.
Only send copies of your material and keep the original for your records.

Art submissions
The volume of submissions does not allow us to return phone calls, e-mail or other

inquiries, or to provide comments or feedback on unsolicited portfolios. We will contact you

only if we are interested in your work and have a specific project in mind. Please download

the Art Submissions Guideline PDF file for additional information.

Author Submission information
Select the information package for the type of work you would like to submit.

flux

Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in Flux. We are always looking for new submissions and queries

from all writers. We accept submissions directly from authors (including first-time authors)

and from literary agents.

Flux accepts complete manuscripts and proposals for young-adult (ages 12 and up) fiction of

all genres. We are not considering middle-grade manuscripts at this time. We do NOT publish

picture books. Outlined below is the procedure for submitting your materials. Note: we do

not accept proposals on disk or by fax.

Querying with a brief e-mail to submissions@fluxnow.com is not essential but is always

appreciated. A query e-mail should briefly state what your proposed book is about, who the

market is, and why you're the author to write it. An editor will respond to your query and

ask for a submission in a timely manner if we’re interested in the project.

Your submission must include the following:

One-page cover letter containing a brief description of the book and its audience and a

brief bio.
A reasonably detailed synopsis of the book.
Complete manuscript, if possible. If the manuscript is not complete, send at least 30 pages.

All manuscripts must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point type on white paper.

Please number the pages.
Total word count for the book.
Your complete daytime contact information including telephone and e-mail.
Name, address and phone number of agent (if applicable).
Only send copies of your material and keep the original for your records.

Please inform us if this is a multiple submission and include the number of current

submissions.

If you wish to have any material returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If

desired, include a self-addressed, stamped blank postcard for acknowledgement of receipt of

materials. Submission of unsolicited materials is done at the author/artist’s risk of loss

or damage.

The volume of submissions does not allow us to respond to phone calls, e-mail, or other

inquiries, or to provide comments or feedback on unsolicited manuscripts. We will contact

you only if we are interested in your proposal. Please direct your proposal and any

additional questions to the address below.

Flux

Acquisitions Division

2143 Wooddale Drive

Woodbury, MN 55125

submissions@fluxnow.coim

Tor Submission Guidelines

Write For Us!

Here's how:

These are the general subcategories we are looking for under the general heading of

"paranormal romance":

science fiction / futuristic
fantasy
horror / otherworldly beings (i.e., vampires, goblins, faeries, ghosts, banshees, zombies,

golem, etc.)
shape-shifters (werewolves, etc.)
near-future / speculative fiction
time travel
possessed objects
alternate history / alternate timelines
reincarnation / love through time
witches / witchcraft
psychic abilities (clairvoyance, ESP, psychometrics, telekinesis, etc.)
As Tor Books is an award-winning, world-renowned science fiction and fantasy publisher,

please be advised that submissions in those areas will be held to our usual standards for

plausibility, world-building, character development, and the various elements that comprise

these genres.

We are not looking for:

fluffy comedies/slapstick
inspirational religious romantic fiction
category romance
Each novel should include at least two main plot elements: one, the romance and the conflict

inherent in that; two, another significant conflict. Both storylines should be crucial to

the overall novel, and the romantic elements should make up no more than half the entire

story.

We are open to non-traditional romances (i.e., multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-spiritual,

homosexual, etc.), as well as traditional ones. We are open to very erotic works as well as

less graphic ones; in any work the sex and romance should be believable and rational and

well-suited to the story.

Length: between 80,000 and 100,000 words.

We are primarily looking for original novels, but will consider works which have been self-

published or e-published. We are not actively seeking backlist at this time.

All works must follow the submission guidelines and be directed to Anna Genoese, Assistant

Editor.

How To Submit Your Work:

Both agented and unagented submissions are acceptable. If you have an agent, please have

your agent submit your work.

If your work is 100,000 words or less, please submit the first three chapters; if your work

is longer than 100,000 words, please submit the first sixty pages to the nearest chapter

break.

All submissions should be accompanied by a 1-2 page synopsis and a cover letter stating any

awards you have won and all previous publications (and your sales history, if you have it),

as well as the genre of your work.

Submissions sent via post should be in 12-point standard serif typeface and double-spaced.

We are no longer accepting email submissions.

You must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. In the event your work is not right for

us and if you would like your manuscript pages returned, your envelope must be big enough to

fit them. All rejected manuscripts not returned to their owners will be recycled.

Please submit only one work per envelope. If you are submitting a series, submit only the

first book in the series according to the above guidelines, and include a 1-2 page synopsis

for each following book as well.

We do not accept query letters, simultaneous submissions, or phone pitches. Do not call to

ask if we want to see your book.

Our turnaround time is currently approximately two to four months. If you do not hear from

us within four months of your submission date, please feel free to send an email or letter

(include your full name and the title of your submitted work).

For previously published fiction authors, we are open to buying on proposal (three chapters

and a longer synopsis). Unpublished authors should be prepared to complete the manuscript

before we execute a contract for the work.

All authors must be amenable to revisions.

Direct paranormal romance submissions to:

Anna Genoese
Tor Paranormal Romance
Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

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