Oakleaf House Publishing Partnership Submission
Thank you for your interest in publishing in partnership with Oakleaf House. Our Publishing Partnerships provide professional editorial, production, and publishing support while allowing authors to retain ownership of their work, maintain control of their publishing accounts, and receive book-sale revenue directly from retailers and distributors. Each submission is reviewed individually to determine whether the manuscript aligns with Oakleaf House’s standards and which Publishing Partnership, if any, best fits the project. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
ABOUT YOU
Tell us who you are and how we can contact you regarding your submission.
Legal Name - Please enter the name you would use on agreements with Oakleaf House.
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First Name
Last Name
Author/Pen Name (if applicable) - Enter the name you publish under, if different from your legal name.
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City
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State / Province
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Author Website (if applicable)
Primary Social Media Profile (if applicable)
ABOUT YOUR BOOK
Book Title
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Subtitle (if applicable)
Is this manuscript fiction or nonfiction?
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Fiction
Nonfiction
What is the primary genre of your book?
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Please Select
Contemporary Fiction
Romance
Christian/Inspirational Fiction
Literary Fiction
Women’s Fiction
Urban/Street Fiction
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Children’s
Other Fiction
Christian/Inspirational
Memoir/Autobiography
Self-Help/Personal Development
Business/Leadership
Devotional
Poetry
Essays
Other Nonfiction
What is the current word count?
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Is the manuscript complete?
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Yes — the manuscript is complete
No — I am still writing/revising it
Has any version of this book been published before?
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No
Yes — currently published
Yes — previously published but no longer available
Yes — a previous edition/version was published
Briefly describe your book. Please provide a brief synopsis or overview of your manuscript, including its central story, message, or purpose. Approximately 150–300 words.
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Who is the intended reader for this book? Describe the reader who is most likely to connect with or benefit from your book.
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Do you have a desired publication or release date? A preferred release date is not guaranteed. Oakleaf House will establish the project timeline after manuscript review and acceptance.
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EDITORIAL HISTORY
Which editorial services have already been completed on this manuscript?
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Developmental Editing — evaluates the big-picture structure, plot/content, pacing, organization, character development, and overall effectiveness of the manuscript.
Line Editing — strengthens the writing at the sentence and paragraph level, including clarity, flow, voice, word choice, rhythm, and readability.
Copy Editing — corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, consistency, and other technical errors.
Line + Copy Editing — combines sentence-level refinement with technical correction.
Proofreading — provides a final review for remaining surface-level errors after editing is complete.
Beta Reading — provides reader-perspective feedback on the manuscript’s overall experience, strengths, weaknesses, and areas of confusion.
None of the above
Other
Who completed the editorial work?
Please include the editor/company name and any information you believe would help us understand the editorial work completed.
When was the most recent professional edit completed?
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Have you made significant changes to the manuscript since it was last professionally edited?
No
Yes — minor changes
Yes — substantial revisions or new material
Are there any editorial concerns you already have about the manuscript?
YOUR PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE
Have you published a book before?
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Yes — independently/self-published
Yes — through a traditional publisher
Yes — through a hybrid/assisted publishing company
Yes — through more than one of these pathways
No — this will be my first published book
Which publishing or distribution accounts do you currently have? Select all that apply.
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Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Draft2Digital
Lulu
Other
I do not currently have publishing/distribution accounts
Do you currently own ISBNs?
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Yes
No
I’m not sure
Do you currently publish under your own imprint?
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Yes
No
What the heck is an imprint?
What is the name of your imprint?
HOW CAN OAKLEAF SUPPORT YOU?
What areas would you like Oakleaf House to support you with? Select all that apply.
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Editorial guidance
Line + copy editing
Proofreading
Interior book design and formatting
Custom cover design
eBook production
Paperback production
Hardcover production
ISBN and barcode setup
Publishing account setup/guidance
Distribution setup
Metadata, categories, and keyword strategy
Book description/blurb development
ARC preparation
Book launch strategy
Promotional graphics
Author bio and media materials
Direct-sales strategy
I’m not sure what I need yet
Other
What is your biggest concern about getting this book published?
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What would a successful publishing experience look like for you?
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How involved would you like to be in the publishing process?
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Very involved — I want to understand and participate in each stage.
Collaborative — I want to make key decisions while Oakleaf manages the process.
Mostly hands-off — I prefer Oakleaf to manage the process and bring me in when decisions or approvals are needed.
I’m not sure yet.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Upload Your Complete Manuscript
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Is the manuscript you uploaded the complete and most current version of your book?
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Does this manuscript contain any material you do not own or have permission to use? This may include song lyrics, poems, photographs, illustrations, extended quotations, previously published material, or other copyrighted content created by someone else.
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Yes
No
I’m not sure
If you answered Yes or I’m not sure, please explain.
AI & ORIGINALITY DISCLOSURE
Did you personally author the manuscript you are submitting?
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Yes
No — I worked with a co-author
No — I worked with a ghostwriter
Other
Was generative AI used in the creation of this manuscript or any materials being submitted with it?
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Yes
No
I’m not sure
How was generative AI used?
Brainstorming or idea development
Outline development
Generating manuscript text
Substantially rewriting manuscript text
Research assistance
Translation
Cover or illustration creation
Marketing/book-description materials
Other
WHY OAKLEAF HOUSE?
Why are you interested in working with Oakleaf House?
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How did you hear about Oakleaf House?
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Please Select
Oakleaf House website
Social media
Referral from an author
Referral from a friend or colleague
The Blk Shelf
Previous Oakleaf House editorial client
Event or conference
Search engine
Other
If someone referred you to Oakleaf House, who can we thank?
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT & EXPECTATIONS
Please confirm that you understand Oakleaf House Publishing Partnerships are paid services. Publishing Partnerships currently begin at $1,495, with final pricing determined by manuscript length, editorial needs, selected services, and the partnership recommended by Oakleaf House.
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Yes, I understand
If your manuscript is accepted, are you prepared to invest in the Publishing Partnership recommended for your project?
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Yes
Yes, but I would need to use the available payment schedule
I would need more information before deciding
No, I am not currently prepared to invest
Please confirm your understanding of the Oakleaf House Publishing Partnership model. Select all four.
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I understand that I retain copyright ownership of my work.
I understand that I will own and control my publishing and distribution accounts.
I understand that book-sale revenue will be paid directly to me by the applicable retailers/distributors.
I understand that Oakleaf House does not collect a percentage of my royalties through its Publishing Partnership packages.
Please confirm that you understand submission does not guarantee acceptance into an Oakleaf House Publishing Partnership.
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Yes, I understand
DECLARATIONS & SIGNATURE
Please confirm each statement below.
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I confirm that the information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I confirm that I own or control the rights necessary to submit this manuscript for consideration.
I confirm that I have disclosed any co-author, ghostwriter, or substantial generative AI involvement in the manuscript.
I understand that I am responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for copyrighted material included in my work.
I understand that submitting my manuscript does not guarantee acceptance into an Oakleaf House Publishing Partnership.
I understand that Oakleaf House may decline a project that does not align with its publishing standards, services, or current capacity.
I understand that if additional editorial work is required before my selected/recommended Publishing Partnership can begin, Oakleaf House will discuss that requirement and any additional cost with me before work proceeds.
I authorize Oakleaf House to review the manuscript and information submitted through this form for the purpose of evaluating my project for a potential Publishing Partnership.
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Yes, I authorize Oakleaf House to review my submission.
Author Signature: By signing below, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the acknowledgments contained in this submission.
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Date of Submission
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