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Submissions

To Submit an Inquiry:

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We do not require a query letter; however, we request a synopsis of your book. Please wait for us to reach out if we want to see your manuscript sample. Email your synopsis to:    j.johansen@hightidepublications.com

 

Click here to view a sample synopsis:​​

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If We Request a Sample of the Manuscript After Reviewing Your Inquiry:

 

If your submission meets the requirements for our current catalog, we will ask for the first 30 pages for vetting. Please ensure your manuscript is formatted according to the following specifications:

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines: 

 

Please ensure your manuscript is formatted according to the following specifications:  

  1. Your manuscript must be an MS Word file.  

  2. Use 8.5” x 11” paper, printed on one side only, with 1-inch margins on all sides and page numbers included.  

  3. The body text must be in 12-point Times New Roman, black font. 

  4. Include a title page with your contact information in the header. 

  5. Each chapter should have a chapter number or heading centered on the page.  

  6. Pages should be double-spaced and left-justified. Do not indent paragraphs or use the space bar to center or position text.  

  7. Place *** between scenes within a chapter.​

 

Click the button to see an example of a properly formatted document.

 

After reviewing your sample, we will request the full manuscript if it meets our current needs.

Our Six-Step Process:
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1. Review and Vetting:  

Our review board will carefully evaluate your submission. We maintain high standards for the manuscripts we accept and only consider those requested explicitly by HTP.

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2. Decision:  

Our team at High Tide Publications, Inc. will take up to 60 days to thoroughly review your material and promptly communicate our decision—whether it’s a positive acceptance or a constructive rejection—along with the reasons for our decision.

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3. Acceptance and Contract:  

 If your manuscript is accepted and you agree with our package pricing, you will receive a contract via email. At this stage, you must submit your finalized manuscript in an MS Word document (following our formatting guidelines) and a check for the package investment corresponding to your classification of fiction or nonfiction. You will also receive an Author Questionnaire to complete and return with your package.

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4. Editing:  

Our editorial team will review the finalized manuscript for content, flow, and grammar. If additional self-editing is required before professional editing begins, you must complete this process first.

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5. Pre-Publication:  

 Once the final editing is complete, your book will enter production. At this time, you will be required to:  

  • Submit any additional information, such as Acknowledgments, Dedication, Author Biography, and Author Headshot.  

  • Proof the final galley of the hard copy book and sign off before it goes to print.  

  • Submit any blurbs or endorsements received.  

  • Assist with writing the back cover copy.

 

6. Production and Printing​

When the book enters production, HTP will schedule a Zoom meeting with you and our staff to discuss the publication date and other details.

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