Submissions to Affirm Press
Affirm Press encourages submissions from both authors and agents. We look at all genres with commercial potential - as long as the book aligns with our ethos. For non-fiction, we are interested in most subjects that have a market, BUT, you'll need to make a compelling case for why your book would have a positive impact and how it would influence by delight. So, include a cover letter outlining why your non-fiction manuscript would be a good fit.
For fiction, we're looking to focus on new and under-published authors and build long-term creative relationships. We like to think we distinguish ourselves through editorial commitment to authors. We will consider both literary and genre fiction.
Please allow a minimum of twelve weeks for a response, repeating the mantra ‘patience is a virtue, and at least when they do get back to me I can be assured they‘ll have given it serious thought'. We would appreciate no follow-up e-mails before this time.
Guidelines are as follows:
For non-fiction, as well as the above, please include a full proposal highlighting:
- market niche and competition
- why your book is different
- why you're qualified to write the book
- a short chapter-by-chapter outline
- testimonials (if you've got them)
- three sample chapters so we see that you've got the juice
- an author bio and past publishing credits, if any
For fiction, please include a short synopsis of the manuscript and include the first three chapters as a Word file (don't send the whole thing unless we specifically request it). Let us know why you think you'd be a good fit with Affirm Press. Include your author bio and past publishing credits, if any.
As of 2011 we will only be accepting email submissions. If you're punching out your masterpiece on the typewriter, sorry, you'll have to scan it. It's the future.
Please note: when we receive your manuscript, you will be automatically added to our newsletter subscriber list. If you don’t wish to be a subscriber, please state that clearly on your submission.
Send your submissions to: info@affirmpress.com.au. Please address non-fiction submissions to Martin Hughes, fiction to Rebecca Starford.
