Manuscript Submission

Purpose

In an effort to better evaluate the numerous submissions we receive, we ask those who wish to submit manuscripts to Quick Publishing follow the guidelines detailed below. Doing so will make it easier for us to evaluate the submission and more quickly be able to provide the important feedback that authors deserve from a prospective publisher.

Format

Although we prefer to receive complete manuscripts, excerpts or sample chapters are acceptable.

1. Typed with a clean typewriter ribbon or printed from a computer using Times New Roman or similar serif font with a 12-point type size. Do not hand-write or hand-print your submission.
2. Double-spaced with one-inch margins.
3. No extra spaces between paragraphs. Indent each new paragraph 1/2 inch (standard tab length).
4. Consecutively numbered pages throughout. Do not begin renumbering with each chapter.
5. Use only one side of quality 8.5 x 11 inch white bond paper. If submitting a photocopy of the manuscript, submit only clean and easily readable photocopies.
6. Bind submission with rubber bands or an oversized binder clip. Do not staple, paste-up, or attach anything.

What to Include with the Manuscript

Please type your name, address, and telephone number on each additional document you submit.

1. DO NOT send any ORIGINAL illustration, artwork, photos, etc., as we CANNOT be responsible for their handling or guarantee their return.
2. We cannot be responsible for or guarantee the return of any manuscript. If proper postage and packaging is provided, we will return your materials, but will not insure, track, or otherwise accept responisbility for their safe arrival.
3. Manuscript Submission Form, Print out, complete, and attach to the first page of your manuscript.
4. A cover letter that answers the following questions:
   1. How many words are in the book (if unable to provide accurate count, please estimate)?
   2. What is the book's subject matter and approach?
   3. Specifically for whom is the book intended? Please be precise.
   4. What distinguishes your book from others on the same subject?
   5. What need or purpose does your book fulfill that the others do not?
   6. What are your qualifications for writing this book?
   7. What other books have you published?
5. Why is your book appropriate for Quick Publishing LC?
6. A one-paragraph synopsis of each chapter.
7. One or two sample chapters (if only sending excerpts or an outline).

How To Ship

Ship via the U.S. Postal Service's Express Mail or Priority Mail. The Post Office will sell you a box, or you can use the box your computer paper or typing paper came in. Do not fold your submission.
If you wish your manuscript or other materials to be returned, be sure to include the appropriate postage.
Ship to:

Acquisitions Editor
Quick Publishing LC
1610 Long Leaf Cir
St Louis, MO 63146
U.S.A.