Got a Story?
Traditional Publishing Submissions
AlònTala accepts completed manuscripts for traditional publication.
We consider a range of genres and forms, but we are looking for work that is complete, self-edited, and ready to enter the publishing process.
For standalone fiction, we generally look for manuscripts above 30,000 words. Shorter works may be better suited to our anthologies, collections, or other projects when calls are open.
What to Send
Please send a pitch and the first three chapters of your manuscript.
Your pitch should include:
- Title, genre/form, and approximate word count
- A 2–3 paragraph summary of the complete story, including the ending
- A brief explanation of what makes the work distinct
- Why you are seeking traditional publication with AlònTala
Your manuscript must be complete before submission, but please do not send the full manuscript unless requested.
Manuscript Sample
Submit the first three chapters as a PDF.
Standard manuscript formatting is perfectly fine. Do not design or typeset the book for submission. Cover design, interior layout, and other production decisions happen after acquisition.
We care about the writing, not whether your manuscript already looks like a finished book.
What Publishing With AlònTala Means
If we acquire your manuscript, AlònTala takes primary responsibility for bringing it to publication. This includes editorial development, book design and production, release planning, printing, and other publishing decisions.
Authors do not pay AlònTala to publish their books.
Publishing with us is collaborative. Authors should be prepared to work through editing and revision, communicate professionally, and participate in supporting their book after publication.
Accepted authors receive a publishing contract outlining rights, royalties, publication terms, and other agreements before work begins.
For more information about the financial side of publishing, see Money Matters.
How to Submit
Please review our Terms & Conditions before submitting. Submission indicates agreement with these terms.
Send your pitch and sample to: submissions@alontala.com
Please:
- Introduce yourself and your work briefly in the email body. Do not send an empty email with attachments only
- Submit materials as PDF files
- Keep formatting clear and readable
- Include your pitch and sample in the same email
- Do not send the complete manuscript unless we request it
If we’re interested in reading more, we’ll contact you for the full manuscript.