Do you write fiction and nonfiction picture books and books for middle grade readers? Then this information is for you.
Pelican Publishing Company primarily publishes fiction and nonfiction picture books and books for middle grade readers. They have a wide variety of categories such as; folktales, history, multicultural, stories related to the South and holiday stories.
All books should have that special “hook” that appeals to a specific audience which will set them apart from general fiction. Pelican Publishing Company is also interested in books that can grow into a series. However, they do not want any anthropomorphic stories, pet stories, fantasy, poetry, science fiction or romance. Picture books (ages 5-8) should not exceed 1100 words. Middle grade books (ages 8-12) should be at least 25,000 words.
Pelican Publishing Company does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
All writers should send a query letter and SASE, describing the project briefly and concisely.
Pelican Publishing Company primarily publishes fiction and nonfiction picture books and books for middle grade readers. They have a wide variety of categories such as; folktales, history, multicultural, stories related to the South and holiday stories.
All books should have that special “hook” that appeals to a specific audience which will set them apart from general fiction. Pelican Publishing Company is also interested in books that can grow into a series. However, they do not want any anthropomorphic stories, pet stories, fantasy, poetry, science fiction or romance. Picture books (ages 5-8) should not exceed 1100 words. Middle grade books (ages 8-12) should be at least 25,000 words.
Pelican Publishing Company does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
All writers should send a query letter and SASE, describing the project briefly and concisely.
The book’s title must be clearly stated at the top of the query letter or in the first sentence.
The letter should then discuss the following: the book’s content, its anticipated length (in double spaced pages or in words), its intended audience, the author’s writing and professional background and any promotional ideas and contacts the author may have.
If an author has been published by another firm please indicate why a change is sought.
A formal synopsis, chapter outline, and/or one or two sample chapters may be sent with a query letter, but these are not required. If absolutely necessary, very short manuscripts (four pages or less) may be sent in their entirety.
Pelican responds to queries in one month. If Pelican requests the manuscript, it must be submitted exclusively.
A formal synopsis, chapter outline, and/or one or two sample chapters may be sent with a query letter, but these are not required. If absolutely necessary, very short manuscripts (four pages or less) may be sent in their entirety.
Pelican responds to queries in one month. If Pelican requests the manuscript, it must be submitted exclusively.
Submit all queries with a SASE to Editorial Department, Pelican Publishing. Co., 1000 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053.
For more information visit their web site at http://www.pelicanpub.com/
For more information visit their web site at http://www.pelicanpub.com/
Write it down,
Carma
Carma,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this info on Pelican. I missed the comment in the Writer's Digest that said they didn't want Fantasy. Darn it. I'm pretty far through a manuscript.
Ah well.
Gayle McCain
http://gaylemccain.blogspot.com/
Hi Gayle,
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed that piece of info. I hope another publisher will take fantasy. I got my information from Children's Book Insider.
Carma
Hey, Carma,
ReplyDeleteNice post. Great information for writers looking for a publisher.
I love your blog and miss it when you don't post regularly, so I'm glad to see you've posted again.
Suzanne Lieurance
The Working Writer's Coach
http://www.workingwriterscoach.
"When Your Pen Won't Budge, Read The Morning Nudge"
Thanks Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI am happy to have you visit and leave a comment. It is a work in progress.