Manuscript Assessment, up to 90,000 Words
A freelance editor we trust
₦120,000
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Send us your book.
The window is open from festival weekend to 31 January. We read everything, reply to everyone and never charge to submit.
How to submit
Four steps
Check the fit
Fiction, non-fiction and books for readers aged 8 to 14.
Prepare
Three chapters, a one-page synopsis and a short letter about you.
Send
Through the form below, as one PDF or Word file.
Hear back
Within twelve weeks of the window closing.
What we publish
Lengths and replies
A guide. A good book that does not fit is still worth sending.
| Kind | Length | Reply within |
|---|---|---|
| Novels | 60,000 to 110,000 words | Twelve weeks |
| Short stories | A collection of 40,000 words or more | Twelve weeks |
| Non-fiction | 50,000 to 100,000 words, with an outline | Twelve weeks |
| Young readers | 25,000 to 50,000 words | Twelve weeks |
Example guidelines for this demo store.
Plainly
Submitting to our list is free and always will be. If anyone asks you for money to be published, walk away.
Send
Submit your manuscript
Your name, the title, the kind of book and a short letter. Attach three chapters and a synopsis.
- hello@thebookfair.example
- Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos
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View detailsQuestions
Do you need an agent?
No. We read unagented submissions.
Can I send to other publishers too?
Yes, just tell us if another offer arrives.
Does buying a manuscript assessment help me get published?
No. It is a separate service and the readers never know.