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While we are a small publisher that produces only a limited number of releases each year, we are happy to receive submissions from authors who have written a work that they would like to see published.
Submissions should include at least the following –
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An introduction to the author, including information on who they are, what they do and what they are passionate about.
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A complete list of contact details, including all phone numbers, email addresses and websites.
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A description of how the author would use the work, if published. Does the author have regular speaking/teaching/performance engagements? How many copies of the book would the author be likely to need to purchase themselves in the first 12 months?
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A detailed synopsis of the book, including
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Target market (who is the reader, what do they do and how old are they?) What is the author trying to achieve by writing this book?
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What needs in the Christian community are being filled by the book?
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How is the book laid out? Does it have study questions?
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What is the basic subject matter and what issues are covered?
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How many words are in the manuscript?
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Has it been edited and by whom? Are there illustrations or other graphic elements included? Are these supplied, or are you expecting the publisher to source these?
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You should include the first 2 chapters of the manuscript.
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Please note
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Submissions can be made by email to ( info@heartsoulmind.net ) or by mail to:
Executive Editor – HSM Publishing,
PO Box 519
Belmont, Vic 3216 Australia
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If you would like your submission returned, please include a stamped, self addressed post bag. We do not return submissions that do not include this.
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Please allow 3 months for us to view your submission.
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We do not provide critiques or reviews of submissions that we do not accept for publication.
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We do not provide reasons why a submission was rejected.
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Our policy is that if we are interested in a particular submission we will make contact with the author by email or phone.
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