Submissions
Bow’s Bookshelf is currently CLOSED for submissions.
Publishing with Bow’s
The services provided to authors whose manuscripts have been accepted
Editing
The Bow’s team will provide authors with minor developmental edits, line edits, copy edits, proofreading, and formatting.
Cover Design
Professionals at Bow’s Bookshelf will create and design covers.
Promotion
Authors and their stories will be promoted on social media accounts prior to, during, and after their book launches.
Launch + Distribution
Books will be announced on social media, put on the sites of major distributors, and submitted to be put in physical retail locations.
Expectations for submitted manuscripts
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Has a well-developed storyline
Needs minimal, if any, editing
Contains appropriate themes that are in alignment with the target age group
Is in Standard Manuscript Format
Submitted as a Word Document or PDF
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Has both an illustrator and an author (unless the author is also the illustrator). Royalties will be split equally between both parties unless a different arrangement is agreed upon.
Well-developed storyline
Needs minimal, if any, editing
Must have cover art made by the illustrator (Bow’s Bookshelf team will handle cover design)
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Well-developed storyline
Needs minimal, if any, editing
Must have permission from a guardian (a permission form will be sent over if the manuscript is accepted)
Only applicable to picture books:
Has both an illustrator and an author (unless the author is also the illustrator). Royalties will be split equally between both parties unless a different arrangement is agreed upon.
Must have cover art made by the illustrator (Bow’s Bookshelf team will handle cover design)