Thank you for thinking of Savas Beatie. Please carefully read the instructions below. This is a process that demonstrates who we can work with, and who is willing to work with us.
Keep in mind that we receive queries, submissions, and manuscripts each day, and it takes time to sift through them. We try to respond in some fashion within 30 days. If you do not hear back within that timeframe, please feel free to email us again so we can respond to your query.
1. Do you know what type of books we publish? You must know this before you query us. If we do not publish in the area of what you are writing, we will not take the time to reply.
We publish non-fiction military history, and specifically focus on American wars (Revolution, Civil War, World War II, etc.). We are not seeking fiction or any other genres at this time. If your manuscript falls outside these parameters, please do not send us your query.
2. Do NOT send your manuscript. Inquire first whether we are interested in viewing it. Send us a brief query letter via e-mail. This letter must include the following information:
- Your name and where you live;
- Working title and topic area (American Revolution, Civil War, WWII, etc.);
- Thesis paragraph (what your work is about);
- Projected length in words (including footnotes);
- Estimated date of completion;
- A discussion of the sources you are using to produce your manuscript. If you have a bibliography prepared you may attach it as a word or PDF file.
- A brief bio about you (education, background, and why you are qualified to write this book);
- Whether you have submitted your query to another press, and whether it has been rejected (and if so, why), and whether any other publisher is currently reviewing your manuscript;
- Other books on the same or a similar topic and why yours is different and we should publish it;
- Finally what are YOU willing to do to help market and sell your book? What is your social media presence? Are you on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, etc? If no, tell us why not.
In today's book world, author assistance is critical to a book's success. Authors who are active on social media, speak to various groups, and are willing to conduct tours or do book signings move to the head of the line.
NOTE: We do NOT accept multiple submissions, so if you want us to review your query, you will have to agree to give us an exclusive 60-day window to do so, with the right to extend it another 60 days if we ask.
3. DO NOT include any attachments with this first e-mail unless it is your bibliography, as mentioned above. We do not need to see any of your work at this point unless otherwise noted above.
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We appreciate you following these guidelines. It is the only way we can filter through the volume.
Savas Beatie