Raven Publishing, Inc.Raven Publishing, Inc. specializes in, but is not limited to, “True Fiction” for readers ages 8 and up. We are now also accepting submissions for adult fiction and memoir that follow similar guidelines.We prefer submissions in the form of a query letter, a two-page synopsis, and the first chapter sent by e-mail to our acquisition editor (fore@3rivers.net). We will also accept queries with a cover letter, synopsis and sample chapter by mail: Florence Ore, Raven Publishing, Inc., PO Box 2866, Norris, MT 59745. DO NOT send queries or proposals by fax! Following are criteria we look for:
- A story that snags the reader's attention on the first page and doesn't let go until the last page
- Stories that address issues that readers may face in their own lives, today
- Esteem-building and encouraging, and or educational themes wrapped in a story without the slightest hint of didacticism or religiosity
- Authentic portrayal of natural human emotion and reactions
- No degrading implications to any culture, lifestyle, or group of people
- Fully developed characters
- A satisfying and believable ending
- Concise writing in active voice with careful attention to point of view
For Nesting Tree Books (books by kids for kids) add the following guidelines:
A child, seventeen or under, must be the author. (It's all right to have an adult help with editing, but the story must be the work of the child.)
The story must be of interest to other children and/or adults.
Submit your book or story according to the guidelines above if a chapter book. If less than twenty pages, you may send the complete manuscript. When you send your manuscript by mail, be sure to send a self-adressed, stamped envelope for our reply. If you want your manuscript returned, include enough postage on the envelope. For very short works, hand-written manuscripts are okay.
