AUTHOR
GUIDELINES
Thank
you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children
ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
Here are
a few things to remember when submitting materials to us:
Annick
Press is committed to publishing CANADIAN authors.
Sorry, but we cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts from outside Canada.
Picture
books: We are not accepting picture book manuscripts at the
present time.
Teen Fiction: Annick Press invites writers to submit proposals for teen novels which possess a high degree of originality and capture strong and distinctive contemporary voices. There should be creativity in the use of language—language that is lively, dramatic and vivid. The story must involve and stimulate the reader. It is essential that it have authentic dialogue and richly visualized settings. The reader must see the real teen experience reflected through the story line. We encourage the use of appropriate and well-timed
humor. Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if
you wish a response.
Middle Reader Fiction: Annick Press seeks middle reader fiction (8 – 11) which captures the imagination of readers and readily engages their interest. The story must be memorable, well-written and notable for its originality.
Humor, even if used occasionally, is an asset. The characters in the novel should come to life for the reader and the settings must be vivid and rich in detail. We look for gripping action, even though it may be delivered in a subtle form. Stories should involve the reader while simultaneously provoking thought and reflection.
Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if
you wish a response.
Middle reader and Teen Non-Fiction: The degree of originality in an idea or in the approach to a subject is key to our non-fiction program. The subject matter must have inherent appeal to the readership. The key is to combine the skills of a fiction writer, including narrative techniques, to draw the reader into the text. At the same time, there must be a dedication to accuracy—fictionalization is not a stylistic option. The text should encourage the reader’s natural sense of wonder, and avoid any tendency to become didactic. Attention should be given to little-known details that serve to fascinate the reader and encourage further exploration. The work should have a distinctive voice that uses language in an engaging and lively manner. The topic must be thoroughly researched and a passion for the subject matter must be evident. The writing level must be age appropriate.
Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if
you wish a response.
Please
do not send manuscripts by e-mail or fax.
•
All submissions should be type written.
• If you choose to submit your work to Annick, remember to include a
covering letter and a stamped, self-addressed envelope, large enough,
with sufficient Canadian postage, to safely return your manuscript. Never
send originals!
• If you do not wish your material to be returned, we still require a
self-addressed stamped envelope to send you a response.
• Please
note that we cannot return material with international postage stamps.
All responses or material being returned requires Canadian postage.
Contact your local post office for information on international postal
coupons.
Address
all submissions to “The Editors”, so that we can properly register
your manuscript in our logbook/tracking system. Kindly mail your
manuscript to:
Annick
Press Ltd.
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, ON
M2M 1H9
Thank
you for your interest in Annick Press.
ILLUSTRATOR
GUIDELINES
Thank
you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children
ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
Here are a few things to remember when submitting materials to us:
•
Our books are aimed at children ages six months to young adults.
•
The main characters in our books are children. When submitting
illustrations we need to see how you portray children, especially
children’s faces and children in action.
•
The art director’s preference is to receive good color prints by
mail. Include your website address if you have one. Never send
originals. If you wish to send samples of your work by email
please be aware that any artwork sent in this way is not currently
being filed and you will only be sent a standard email response to
notify you that your submission has been received.
•
If we decide that your work might be suitable for future projects,
your samples will be kept in our illustrators’ file.
•
Due to the high volume of samples received we apologize for not
being able to return any submissions. A response will be sent only
if your samples are being kept on file and you have supplied a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.
•
All responses require Canadian postage. Contact your local post
office for information on international postal coupons. Replies
may take some time to process.
•
Address all submissions to “The Art Director”, so that we can
properly register your illustrations in our logbook/tracking
system.
•
Remember to include a covering letter.
Kindly send copies of your illustrations to:
Annick Press
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, ON
M2M 1H9
Thank you.
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