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Submission Guidelines

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Welcome to Left Field Publishing! We’re excited to review your work and appreciate your interest in submitting to us. Please read the guidelines below carefully to ensure your submission is complete and in the correct format.

What We Publish

  • Genres: We accept fiction and non-fiction across a variety of genres, including but not limited to general fiction, literary fiction, mystery, science fiction, thriller, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, picture books, memoir, and historical works.
  • Formats: We publish print books, ebooks, and audiobooks.

Submission Rules

  • All submissions should come via email to kristen@left-field-publishing.com with the subject line: “Submission: [Title of Your Work] – [Your Name].
  • In the body of an email: Include a short synopsis of your work, a brief biography, and your contact information. Mention any previous publications or relevant writing experience.
  • Attach to email in PDF format:
    • For fiction: Submit the first three chapters or the first 50 pages, whichever is shorter.
    • For non-fiction: Submit a detailed proposal, including a chapter outline and the first two chapters.
  • All submissions must be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins. Include a header on each page with your last name, the title of your work. Include page numbers. 
  • Submissions not following these guidelines will not be considered.

Additional Information

  • Response Time: We strive to respond to all submissions within 12 weeks. If you have not heard from us after this period, feel free to send a follow-up email.
  • Please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
  • Previously published works: We generally do not consider previously published works unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
  • Left Field Publishing LLC holds no claim to the author’s work until an formal agreement has been made.

By submitting your work, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these guidelines.

Thank you for considering Left Field Publishing for your manuscript. We look forward to reading your work!