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WHAT
WE PUBLISH
Hancock House publishes
adult and young-adult non-fiction
works primarily in the following categories:
- Regional History
(northern BC / Alaska, Pacific Northwest)
- Biography / Memoir
- Environment / Natural
History / Birds / Falconry
- West Coast Native Culture
and History
- Cryptozoology /
Folklore / Myth
- Fishing / Outdoor / Flying
- Guides / Reference
We will consider other
categories of non-fiction, but we do
not accept or review any works of fiction.
HOW
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
We prefer not to waste
paper; therefore, initial queries
should be made via email to submissions@hancockhouse.com
and should include the following:
- An outline of the work
with total word count and the total number and type of images the work
will include (e.g. photos, illustrations).
- A short biography of the
author (and artist, if the work is illustrated).
- A table of contents
listing all chapters and parts of the work, e.g. foreword, preface,
introduction, bibliography, index. Please be aware that most Hancock
House publications will require an index, which the author will be
responsible for completing.
- Three sample chapters,
and, if possible, a sample of the images the work will include. A
double-spaced WORD or PDF attachment is acceptable.
Please also indicate if
this is an exclusive or multiple
submission.
Do not send us any
hard copy material or
any original images unless spcifically requested to do so. We
will not be responsible for returning any unsolicited materials.
MANUSCRIPT
REVIEW PROCESS
Proposals normally
receive a response within three to six
months; however, it is not unusual for the process to take longer.
Please be
aware that we receive many submissions and only a few are accepted for
publication. If the manuscript is of interest, we will request a
complete copy
to review. We may also make suggestions as to how your manuscript can
be
changed to make it more publishable. Such preliminary indications of
interest
do not constitute a commitment to publish the work. Please do not call
to
ascertain the status of your proposal; we will contact you as
appropriate
If Hancock House agrees
to proceed with publishing the work, a formal contract will be signed
by both parties. Most books are published within one to two years;
however, the process can take up to five years in some cases.
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