Query Jennifer Chevais at The Rights Factory!

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The categories I'm accepting queries for are:

- FICTION in HORROR, THRILLER, and COMMERCIAL categories only for ADULT readers (completed manuscripts only - please note that these manuscripts should be fully edited and, hopefully, beta read by your peers);

- GRAPHIC NOVELS (must include illustrations - please make your project accessible via a cloud drive and provide me with a link. Your project doesn't have to be finished, but a viable proposal package (google what this package should include) should be provided); and

- NON-FICTION (proposals only - please keep in mind that unless a project is incredibly timely (based on current politics or events) an author's online platform will be one of the first things publishers look at. Google what should be in a proposal, which should include, but is not limited to, an overview (the sizzle!), your qualifications, target audiences, marketing, comparative titles, chapter summaries, and three chapters).


Diversity is important to me! If your manuscript reflects parts of your personal true story, please let me know in your bio or query!


HOT TIP! I ask for two comparable titles below and I agree that picking comps can be hard. The great news is that you can pick and choose pieces of popular media that describe your story instead of trying to find two titles that describe your project perfectly.

For example, you can say "(Your manuscript's title) embodies the gothic vibe of (Title 1) and the quirky humour of (Title 2), etc..."

Another hot tip is to use popular titles that aren't "too" popular.


Generally speaking:

- I accept queries for children's fiction manuscripts via referral only. YA is considered to be within the children’s category. PLEASE NOTE, I'm happy to see children's non-fiction.

- NO modern military operation / warfare timelines, please.

- NO fictional stories using fictional U.S. presidents as one of the primary characters or to set up the story with political notes. I will likely pass.

- NO manuscripts that fall into the “Christian” category. I’m sure they’re lovely, but it’s a sub-genre I have no expertise in.

Unless I’ve made a specific request, please do not re-query me the same manuscript if I’ve already declined it (Sorry). I understand that this can be a challenge with the free version of Query Tracker, however, on our end, we can tell if you've queried us before.

If I’ve made the request to see your manuscript again, please let me know in the query. Please note, the categories I'm accepting may have changed since I requested seeing your manuscript a second time. Please pick the closest one now.

***Absolutely NO AI-generated manuscripts, in whole or in part.***

A special note on word count: manuscripts over 120,000 are very hard (bordering on impossible) to place right now for debut authors. Please ensure that your manuscript’s word count is within the norm for your genre.

Thank you!

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