Updated: May 14, 2010
Lobster Press publishes high-quality fiction and nonfiction books for children, tweens, teens, and their families. Our publishing program includes board books, picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction books for all ages. We are currently only accepting submissions from Canadian authors (including permanent residents of Canada) at this time. We are only able to accept English-language submissions at this time.
Due to the high number of submissions we receive, Lobster Press only responds to queries if we are interested in your work. Please do not contact us about the status of unsolicited manuscripts. We try to respond to submissions that interest us within three to six months. NEW EDITORIAL CALL:Lobster Press is currently soliciting original submissions for:
- Readers 9-12 and YA (14+). We would like to see comedy, chick lit, mystery, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic submissions. We would especially be interested in hockey-themed submissions.
- High-interest fiction for reluctant readers, ages 9-12 and also 13+. Strong submissions will feature fast-paced plotlines and will use a widely accessible vocabulary.
- Graphic novel submissions, any age group.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Mailed submissions will not be considered. Send your submission by email only to LobsterPressSubmissions@gmail.com. Simultaneous submissions will be accepted, on the condition that it is clearly stated in your cover letter that another publisher is considering your work. Multiple submissions of up to five manuscripts are welcome.
Clearly indicate the genre of your submission in the Subject Line. Use 12-point Times New Roman black font and include the following information in the body of the message for all submissions (please do not send attachments as they will not be opened):
- Cover letter, with current contact information (including email address)
- CV/Bio that includes previous writing credits, if any
In addition:For fiction submissions (not including picture books):
- Include the word count of the full manuscript
- Include a synopsis (maximum: 200 words) of your novel (reveal the ending)
- Include (in the body of the email) the first three chapters
For nonfiction submissions:
- Include a detailed proposal and a sample chapter
- Include a full Table of Contents and chapter-by-chapter outline
For picture book submissions:
- Include the text of the entire picture book within the body of the e-mail
For illustrator submissions:
- Include a link to your online portfolio, but do not send any emailed attachments
- If we are interested in your work, we will keep your information on file.
