Submissions Policy
Seren publishes between twenty and twenty-five new titles a year across its list. Fiction currently accounts for five or six titles and poetry six or seven.
As a successful and prize-winning publisher Seren receives hundreds of typescripts. We do our best to respond as quickly as we can, and like all publishers we’re eager to read remarkable new writing.
Please be aware though that in many areas we are considering titles for publication two or more years ahead, and that the ratio of submissions to editors means that proper consideration of your typescript may take some time. We hope that our continued success will mean an increase in titles, but for the moment please bear with us.
Seren considers submissions in hard copy form only; no electronic submissions will be considered. Please send stamped addressed envelopes for return of manuscript, and for acknowledgment of receipt if required. (Unfortunately we are unable to acknowledge receipt or return MSS without these.)
Click HERE for guidelines on preparing a proposal for Seren.
Fiction: Seren is looking for fiction titles of high literary quality. Titles accepted for publication are likely to be innovative and will entertain, fascinate or surprise the reader.
Writers wishing to submit fiction should familiarise themselves first with Seren's books and ascertain from the website whether the kind of book proposed is suitable for the Seren programme. Then, in the first instance, send a synopsis, covering letter, two or three representative chapters (around fifty pages) and sae as above. Please do not call in person.
Manuscripts which are not suitable for the Seren fiction list will be returned unread.
Poetry: Poets who wish to submit should have track record of publication in literary Journals like Poetry Wales, New Welsh Review, Planet, Poetry Review, etc. Manuscripts will
not be returned without a self-addressed, stamped envelope with enough postage on it for return of all materials. Submissions are not accepted via e-mail.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL TO SEREN
For us to consider a book for publication, we should have a clear proposal. You should find 3-4 pages of A4 enough.
Author/Editor: brief biographical details of the author, editor(s) or collaborators. Where the book is several edited chapters or essays, brief biographical and professional details of all contributors are useful.
Title of Book: This need only be a working title, but it should give a clear sense of the book’s scope and range.
Synopsis: One page or less outlining the book, its subject, approach and method.
Chapter Outline: A chapter by chapter outline of the contents, showing how the argument progresses.
Illustrations, Figures, Tables: please give us a rough idea of the number and kind of illustration needed (colour/black and white etc.)
The Market and Competition: What is the envisaged readership? Might the book be used on courses? Is there likely to be overseas interest? Are there any possible tie-ins or media interest likely? Do any similar books exist? If so, how does yours differ.
Date of Delivery: When can you complete the book?
Please also include the author/editor’s cv.
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