Sunbmission Guidelines:
Picture book manuscripts may be up to six pages in length (1,000 words max, 1,200 for non-fiction). You may only submit ONE picture book manuscript per paid consultation, regardless of the length.
MG/YA novels may be up to 10 pages (2,500 words max). You may include a brief one page optional synopsis in addition to your 10 page sample. Note: if your submission is over 10 pages, only the first 10 pages will be forwarded to the faculty reader.
Format:
- Your name and contact info in the upper left corner of the first page
- Your manuscript’s title centered in the upper middle of the first page
- Text starting half-way down the first page, double spaced
- 1 inch margins all around with name, title and page number in the header or footer
- 12 point Courier, Times or Arial type
Once you have carefully proofed, spell checked and edited all text, please create ONE WORD FILE titled "[Title of Manuscript] - GG19" containing:
1. A cover letter (optional/recommended)
2. A synopsis page for MG/YA novels only (optional)
3. Your manuscript