Submissions
Gauthier Publications is always looking for new talent. If you have a wonderful
manuscript you believe would be a good fit with our company we would love to hear
about it. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FULL MANUSCRIPT unless we ask for it, it saves time
and trees to query first. If we are interested we will request a few sample chapters and
outline. Since we do take the time to read and consider each piece response can take
up to 8 weeks. Mailed submissions without SASE included are destroyed if we are not
interested.
Young Adult
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Romance
Short Stories and Story Collections
Frog Legs Ink is always looking for new writers and illustrators.
We are currently looking for Horror/Thriller short stories for an upcoming collection.
Send queries and a SASE to:
Submissions department
Gauthier Publications
P.O. box 806241
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
Or e-mail at:
Submissions@Gauthierpublications.com
Please write query in the subject line.
Illustrators:
Please send a resume with professional experience and credentials along with copies
or tear-sheets of work. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. We will contact you if we will be
keeping your work on file or if it seems appropriate for a current project. If you do not
send a SASE your materials will be destroyed if we do not have a place for them.
Response time can take up to four weeks.
Talent does not always mean you have experience, we understand you have to start
from somewhere so if you are new at this please take a look at our Tips section.
Tips
Trying to break into the literary world can seem frustrating, even impossible. It is
particularly difficult if you have already spent countless hours writing and rewriting. It
may not be easy but it is worth it...after all an artist has no choice but to create. Here
are a few tips you might find helpful before submitting work.
Query Letter
A query is about a page where you introduce yourself, your experience if you have any
and most importantly your book. Keep it brief and to the point, remember the person
reading it sees hundreds a week. Think of it as writing the back of a book...pique
interest so the person will want to read more.
Do not call
It is very hard to wait for a response. However that is because the person reading your
query is giving you the courtesy they have given everyone else...they are reading it.
Calling or writing is definitely frowned upon and should only be done if it has passed
the normal response time.
SASE
If you are writing for a living or as a hobby become very familiar with this term. It stands
for Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Anything you want a response to or want back
should have one.
Learn from your rejections
You don't want to hear this but you will be rejected, probably more than once, more
than likely a lot. This does not mean you are a bad writer, it does not mean no one will
publish you. It means that your work was not appropriate for that particular publisher.
Your best chance is to follow all instructions on their submissions page, send your best
work, and don't be afraid to write and change your query or approach. KEEP TRYING!
Here are some great links to sites that you may find very helpful whether just starting
out or a professional writer:
SCBWI.org This is the Society of children's book writers and illustrators, they have
been around over thirty years and are an amazing resource for those interested in
learning about children's books. You don't need to join to look at the site.
WritersDigest.com Jam packed full of great articles and tips for new and expereinced
writers, this site is worth bookmarking.
www.literarymarketplace.com A well known place to look for publishers of all sizes as
well as agents.
If you know of another valuable site that would be of help to aspiring send us an e-mail
and we will consider adding it.
Have a tip you want to share?? Send it to Info@GauthierPublications.com
manuscript you believe would be a good fit with our company we would love to hear
about it. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FULL MANUSCRIPT unless we ask for it, it saves time
and trees to query first. If we are interested we will request a few sample chapters and
outline. Since we do take the time to read and consider each piece response can take
up to 8 weeks. Mailed submissions without SASE included are destroyed if we are not
interested.
Young Adult
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Romance
Short Stories and Story Collections
Frog Legs Ink is always looking for new writers and illustrators.
We are currently looking for Horror/Thriller short stories for an upcoming collection.
Send queries and a SASE to:
Submissions department
Gauthier Publications
P.O. box 806241
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
Or e-mail at:
Submissions@Gauthierpublications.com
Please write query in the subject line.
Illustrators:
Please send a resume with professional experience and credentials along with copies
or tear-sheets of work. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. We will contact you if we will be
keeping your work on file or if it seems appropriate for a current project. If you do not
send a SASE your materials will be destroyed if we do not have a place for them.
Response time can take up to four weeks.
Talent does not always mean you have experience, we understand you have to start
from somewhere so if you are new at this please take a look at our Tips section.
Tips
Trying to break into the literary world can seem frustrating, even impossible. It is
particularly difficult if you have already spent countless hours writing and rewriting. It
may not be easy but it is worth it...after all an artist has no choice but to create. Here
are a few tips you might find helpful before submitting work.
Query Letter
A query is about a page where you introduce yourself, your experience if you have any
and most importantly your book. Keep it brief and to the point, remember the person
reading it sees hundreds a week. Think of it as writing the back of a book...pique
interest so the person will want to read more.
Do not call
It is very hard to wait for a response. However that is because the person reading your
query is giving you the courtesy they have given everyone else...they are reading it.
Calling or writing is definitely frowned upon and should only be done if it has passed
the normal response time.
SASE
If you are writing for a living or as a hobby become very familiar with this term. It stands
for Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Anything you want a response to or want back
should have one.
Learn from your rejections
You don't want to hear this but you will be rejected, probably more than once, more
than likely a lot. This does not mean you are a bad writer, it does not mean no one will
publish you. It means that your work was not appropriate for that particular publisher.
Your best chance is to follow all instructions on their submissions page, send your best
work, and don't be afraid to write and change your query or approach. KEEP TRYING!
Here are some great links to sites that you may find very helpful whether just starting
out or a professional writer:
SCBWI.org This is the Society of children's book writers and illustrators, they have
been around over thirty years and are an amazing resource for those interested in
learning about children's books. You don't need to join to look at the site.
WritersDigest.com Jam packed full of great articles and tips for new and expereinced
writers, this site is worth bookmarking.
www.literarymarketplace.com A well known place to look for publishers of all sizes as
well as agents.
If you know of another valuable site that would be of help to aspiring send us an e-mail
and we will consider adding it.
Have a tip you want to share?? Send it to Info@GauthierPublications.com
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