With the exception
of poetry, we do not accept submissions
by email. Please send us six poems,
three short stories, or a synoposis
and sample of a critical work,
which provide the best illustration
of your writing.
Please include a written proposal
for the book following the guidelines below.
Do not discuss the quality or value
of your writing in the proposal as we will be able
to determine this from the stories, poems or excerpts
themselves.
- What is your book called?
Having a great title is key to attracting our attention.
- What is your book about?
In no more than 100 words describe the essential
character of your book, and sell it to us.
- Who will buy it?
Describe as precisely as you can the intended readership,
or readerships, for your book.
- Why should we publish you?
This is your opportunity to sell yourself to Salt.
- Your publishing history.
Provide a brief list of when and where you have been
published.
- Some simple endorsements.
If possible, provide a brief list of single sentence
endorsements from writers who support you and your
work.
- With which Salt authors do you feel your work fits?
Tell us the authors you like in our list and how your writing relates to their existing Salt titles. - Contact details.
Include full contact details of how we can reach
you. We are happy to contact you by email. |