You can see all submissions guidelines on our website:
http://carinapress.com/blog/submission-guidelines/
[http://carinapress.com/blog/submission-guidelines/]
Required: In the submissions form, you will be asked for a brief,
introductory query letter listing genre, word count and a short
description of the book, as well as any pertinent information about
the author, including both legal name and pen name and any writing
credits. The query letter is your sales pitch and we use the
information included in it. Required: The full manuscript saved as an
RTF file and attached, with file name TITLE_MANUSCRIPT where you
substitute your book’s title in place of TITLE. (example:
WarAndPeace_Manuscript) Required: 2-5 page synopsis of book that
details character development, plot, and conflict/story resolution.
Attach as an RTF file with file name TITLE_SYNOPSIS where you
substitute your book’s title in place of TITLE. (Example:
WarAndPeace_Synopsis)
Please be sure to put the following information on the first page of
all files: manuscript name, author pen name/legal name, email address,
phone number, genre and word count. If you don’t include your phone
number, it makes it impossible for us to make The Call! Combined size
of both attachments must be under 4 MB in size. We’re unable to send
files larger than this to our editors due to restrictions in our email
system. If your manuscript is over 4 MB, please remove extra images,
delete extraneous styles or font use that may increase file size
Please allow 12 weeks for an editorial response to your submission. If
a response has not been received after 12 weeks, please follow-up with
the submissions@carinapress.com email address. In the subject line of
your query, please type your manuscript name, your name, and genre of
the manuscript. (Example: Book X by Jane Doe, Steampunk). In the body
of the email, please let us know the date it was submitted. If you
have questions prior to submission, you can email
submissions@carinapress.com However, no attachments, query letters or
submissions should be sent to this address.
Please choose the best main category for your submission, even if your
manuscript is a mash-up of genres. The main categories include all
subgenres, so please don't worry if your subgenre isn't specifically
listed but instead choose the best main category (ie contemporary,
historical and romantic suspense all fit under romance. Steampunk
might go under science fiction. Crime fiction could go under mystery.)
Choosing the wrong category won't get your submission rejected, it
simply helps us sort them as they come in. However, please do make
sure you're submitting a manuscript that fits our submissions
guidelines and is a genre we publish.