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Llewellyn Publications Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in Llewellyn Publications. Llewellyn is the oldest and largest publisher specializing in books for personal growth and the transformation of body, mind, and spirit and we are always looking for new book proposals. We accept submissions directly from authors (including first time authors) and from literary agents. Best-selling subject areas include magic/magick, Wicca, paganism, witchcraft, paranormal, astrology, tarot books and card decks, shamanism, alternative health, self-help, herbs, religion, spirituality, calendars, date books, almanacs, and spoken word and meditation audio CDs. Our emphasis is on the practical: how it works, how it is done and self-help material. Llewellyn accepts complete manuscripts and proposals. Outlined below is the procedure for submitting your materials. Please note: original manuscripts are preferred. Llewellyn does not reproduce previously published or self-published works. We do not accept proposals on disk or via e-mail. Query letters may be sent via e-mail. Your submission must include the following: Cover letter containing a brief description of the project and the contents of the package. An outline and/or annotated table of contents. A description of the intended market in light of the subject matter including an explanation of why someone would want to buy the book. Include a list of known competing titles and how yours differs from the competition. Brief summary of the author's background and credentials in light of the subject matter. A full manuscript, if completed. In the case of a proposal, three printed sample chapters. Printed submissions must in English, double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point type on white paper. Please number the pages. Complete permissions and citations. For more information click here (PDF 28K) Total word count for the proposed manuscript. Your complete daytime contact information including telephone and email. Only send copies of your material and keep the original for your records. If you wish to have any material returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If desired, include a self-addressed, stamped blank postcard for acknowledgement of receipt of materials. Submission of unsolicited materials is done at the author's risk of loss or damage. Art submissions The volume of submissions does not allow us to return phone calls, e-mail or other inquiries, or to provide comments or feedback on unsolicited portfolios. We will contact you only if we are interested in your work and have a specific project in mind. Please download the Art Submissions Guideline PDF file for additional information. Author Submission information Select the information package for the type of work you would like to submit. Annuals Writers Guidelines (PDF 60K) Art Submission Guidelines Information Package (PDF 417K) Tarot Deck Submission Guidelines Flux - Young Adult Submissions Midnight Ink - Mystery Submission Guidelines(33KB)

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