Query Submission

Submit to Imagnary House

If you walk in the measurable, you miss out on the imaginable.
You've finished a book! Well done! Please remember that this submission is a query letter to us (i.e. it is a business pitch). How to write a query letter?
- Keep it brief. Ideally one A4 page in 12-point Garamond. If you can keep it shorter, wonderful. No longer, please.
- Summarise your book, but don't write a synopsis. We ask for a synopsis additionally. This is your space to tell us the background behind the book, why it was written, who it was written for, what makes it worth reading.
- Your query letter should not be a duplicate of your synopsis, but rather speak to us about what makes your submission different, and what makes you stand out. Do you have previous publications? Have you won awards? If not, tell us about why you started writing and why you want to write... where you grew up, but make sure what you tell us is relevant to your book and you as an author.
- Please refrain from using language that praises your book, but rather explain the story and we will come to our own conclusion on it. As Joshua Bilmes said, "Avoid adjectives. You're not a third-party observer who's earned the right to say your manuscript is "romantic" or "thrilling" or "fast-paced" or any other adjective you might choose to apply to your own work." Should it be something we'll enjoy, we'll have those thoughts and they will be worth more if you haven't told us you expect us to have them.
Lastly, if we don't accept your book, it is not always a reflection of the quality of your writing or story. Sometimes we don't understand your pitch, and other times it is simply not something that we're looking to represent. Don't be dismayed by a rejection but rather take is as constructive feedback and consider how you better your story or your pitch in the future, or if you pitched your story to the correct publishing house.

Step 1. Tell us about the author

Fill in these author-related fields.

First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

Phone Number:

Website Address: (if you have one)

Have you previously published other books? Yes No

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent before? Yes No

If you previously self-published a book, about how many copies were sold in the first year?

Are you willing to market yourself as author? (i.e. attend readings, events, use social media, etc.) (required)

Step 2. Tell us about the book

Fill in these book-related fields.

Title: (required)

Genre: (required) This agent only represents the genres shown in this list. Selecting an inaccurate genre will result in a rejection. If your book's genre is not shown here, please go to QueryTracker for a list of agents who do represent your genre.

Word Count: (required) Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.

Is this book currently published or has it ever been published before? Yes No

Query Letter: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter your query letter for this book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

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Synopsis: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter a short synopsis of your book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

The First 1 Chapters of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
(If your book is shorter than this (such as a picture book) please include the entire text.) Upload the first 1 chapters of your book, or your full book proposal if your book is non-fiction..

Acceptable file formats: docx, pdf.
File Size Limit: 2 MB (same as 2,000 KB) (Get help for large files)

Pitch: (required) Enter a one sentence pitch for your book.

Describe the Potential Target Audience for Your Book: (required) Who will want to read your book. For example, girls under 12, fans of John Grisham, etc. (500 characters or less)

Step 3. For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

Link to online art samples or portfolio: (if you have one)

Upload Sample Artwork or Illustrations

Acceptable file formats: docx, pdf.
File Size Limit: 2 MB (same as 2,000 KB) (Get help for large files)

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Final Step: Submit Your Query

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