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Submission Guidelines | Chickadee Prince Books
Thank you for your interest in submitting your manuscript to Chickadee Prince Books via Measure Media, its management company. We are an independent publishing house focused on delivering high-quality fiction (through our Chickadee Prince imprint) and nonfiction (through our Measure Publishing imprint) to readers worldwide.
We accept general trade adult and young adult (YA) fiction and nonfiction submissions.
What We Accept:
Fiction:
General trade adult fiction and YA fiction. We are open to a variety of genres, including literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, romance, thrillers, and more.
Nonfiction:
General trade nonfiction, including memoirs, biographies, narrative nonfiction, and other creative works that appeal to a broad audience.
What We Do Not Accept:
- Children’s books
- Poetry or short story formats
- Business, self-help, education, or reference books
Submission Process:
1. Cover Letter
Please include the following information (1 page max):
- The title of your manuscript
- The genre or category (e.g., adult fiction, YA fiction, memoir, etc.)
- A brief summary of the book (a hook that entices us to read more)
- Whether the book has been professionally reviewed (by Kirkus, an online reviewer/influencer, or a writing coach/professor, for example)
- A short bio (including relevant writing experience, prior publications, or any pertinent qualifications)
2. Manuscript Submission
Please upload the first three chapters of your manuscript (or the first 50 pages, whichever is shorter) along with a 1–2 page synopsis of the full manuscript. Nonfiction submissions should include a table of contents, if applicable.
File Format: .docx or .pdf only.
3. Manuscript Formatting
Ensure your manuscript meets the following requirements:
- Font: 12 pt. common font, like Times New Roman
- Spacing: Double-spaced with 1-inch margins
- Free of spelling and grammatical errors
4. Editing and Finishing
As a small, independent publisher, we give preference to manuscripts that have undergone a rigorous editing and finishing process. If your book has been professionally edited, copyedited, and proofread, the chances of publication increase greatly.
How to Submit:
Please send your submission as a single .docx or .pdf file to sa@cinn.com or use the form below.
You’ll receive an acknowledgment within 30 days that we’ve received your submission. We will respond within 3 months to let you know if we are interested in moving forward with your manuscript.
Additional Notes:
- We accept simultaneous submissions, but please inform us immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
- We do not accept reprints, including previously self-published works unless they have undergone significant revisions.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to offer feedback on manuscripts not selected for consideration.
Thank you! We look forward to reading your work.