Guidelines for the Submission of Manuscripts
Creative Book Publishing welcomes submissions of original works by
Canadian residents in areas under three imprints.
Creative Publishers imprint includes histories (Newfoundland, military,
marine, political, and community), biographies, pictorials, cookbooks,
humour, and travel/guide books. Under this imprint, the Company
publishes books, which contribute to preserving the heritage of
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Killick Press imprint pursues exceptional literary material which assists
it in fulfilling its cultural mandate. Its literary genres include poetry,
fiction, drama, creative non-fiction, belles, letters, essays, feminist
literature, and fine art production.
Tuckamore Books imprint is devoted to children’s publications and
young adult literature.
All submissions must include the following:
- Cover letter, which should include genre of manuscript and
intended audience
- Resume of the author along with a list of credentials, awards, etc.
- Synopsis of your proposed idea for a published work
- Brief overview of the target market
- Self-addressed envelope with return Canadian postage
Please ensure to include your full mailing address, contact number, and
e-mail address. Also ensure it is stated clearly on cover letter the title
and genre of your submission.
If all of these conditions are not met, the publisher reserves the
right to discard the submission. Submissions for consideration should
be addressed to the Publisher using the address below. Creative Book
Publishing cannot assume responsibility for original manuscripts.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Final decisions are made based on the evaluation of the Creative Book
Publishing staff and an editorial committee. If you would like your
manuscript returned to you, please include a self-addressed envelope
with sufficient postage.
Creative is not responsible for lost
manuscripts nor is Creative responsible for manuscripts that have
been rejected, with no clear request from prospective author to have
manuscript returned.
Creative Book Publishing
P.O. Box 8660
St. John’s, NL A1B 3T7
(709)748-0813
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMITTING MANUSCRIPTS
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I have included a cover letter stating genre of manuscript and
intended audience.
I have included my resume along with a list of credentials, awards,
etc.
I have included a manuscript summary (two pages maximum).
I have enclosed my full manuscript (typed, double-spaced, onesided on white paper).
Should I wish the manuscript returned, a self-addressed envelope
with sufficient postage is enclosed.
I have included a brief overview of the target market.
Below please include all your personal contact information:
Name:
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Address:
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Tele:
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Fax:
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Email:
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Yes, if Creative is not interested in publishing my works please
return my manuscript. Please ensure that a self-addressed
envelope with sufficient postage is enclosed.
No, please don’t return my manuscript.
Office Use Only:
Returned: _______________________
Recycled: _______________________