Welcome to Oak Paw Publishing’s general submission information page, your one-stop shop for answering the question of if you think we want to see your work!
We accept submissions from new & experienced authors, with or without agent representation.
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Things we will NOT accept:
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Racism, sexism, or discrimination are presented in a positive light.
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Pedophilia or sex with characters under the age of 18 is presented in a positive light.
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Rape, torture, dubious consent, and forced seduction are presented in a positive light.
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Snuff, necrophilia, or bestiality presented in a positive light
If you are in doubt, ASK.
Better to ask than to get rejected!
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When submitting, please have the following included:
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A brief 1-2 paragraph synopsis
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Writer bio
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Estimated length of manuscript in words & pages if not submitting full manuscript
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A description of the target audience
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Titles of books that you feel are similar to yours
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2-3 sample chapters (not the first one)
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Potential trigger warnings, if you feel they are necessary
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Social media handles
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*When submitting, please expect 6-8 weeks for a response. The team wants to give your work the proper time it deserves!
