Manuscript Submissions

Anttyr Publishing is now excepting manuscripts for works of non-fiction. If you would like your work to be considered for publication, please use the following guidelines:

Preparing the Manuscript

  1. The manuscript should be neatly and clearly typed. Make sure your printer is producing a clean copy; it should be free of smudges, odd characters, or uneven tones.
  2. Use 8 1/2 x 11", 16 lb. typewriter bond paper.
  3. Type double spaced on one side of the paper only. Leave adequate margins--at least 1 1/2" on the left side and 1" top and bottom.
  4. The title page for a book length manuscript should contain the following information, neatly set out and typed: title of the work, your name and address, the approximate word length. Do not type any of the manuscript on the title page.
  5. Start each new chapter on a new page, give the chapter number and title (if any), and leave an inch of space before beginning the text.
  6. Number each page consecutively in the lower right hand corner throughout the manuscript. Do not begin each new chapter at page 1. If, after the main manuscript is typed, revisions mean additional pages have to be added to the body of the manuscript, number them 22A, 22B, 43A, 53A, 110A, 110B, 110C, etc.
  7. Do not staple or pin pages together and do not put a book manuscript in any sort of binder.
  8. You may make minor corrections to a manuscript by printing neatly and legibly in ink. But any page that has more than two or three corrections should be re-typed.

A Few Basic Guidelines

When you submit a manuscript, provide some general information such as whether you've been published before and something about your background.

Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope, but be aware that publishers are under no obligation to return manuscripts. Always make sure you have another copy.

Don't expect a full critique of your work after submitting a manuscript. If yours is not accepted, we will only able to provide a few remarks explaining why it wasn't suitable for our publishing program.

Packaging and Mailing Your Manuscript

  1. A manuscript should be securely packaged. Wrap the manuscript securely. Seal all joins with heavy tape -- masking tape is one of the best for this purpose, and is much better than string or twine.
  2. Carefully write our address on both the front and back of the package, along with your name and return address. It is worthwhile to address your submission to the appropriate editor (e.g., trade editor, children's book editor, etc.).
  3. You should enclose enough return postage in stamps for the return of the manuscript by registered mail. Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope.
  4. Send book manuscripts by registered mail only and be very careful to retain your receipt.
  5. Always keep a carbon copy of any manuscript. Scripts are rarely lost, but an accident can happen. If it does, accept it as an occupational hazard.

Mail to:

Anttyr Publishing
P.O. Box 807
Yorktown, VA 23693
Ref: Marie Mosley