Before submitting a manuscript:

• Identify which existing publishing category your manuscript falls into (download a Christian book categories definition here).
• Note that Piquant Agency does NOT accept poetry submissions from unpublished poets.
• Please NEVER include any original art work with your proposal.
• Please always use RTF or Microsoft WORD format for electronic submissions.

When submitting your manuscript, first tell us about its content:

• a 250-word summary of your proposed title
• a proposed table of contents with one or two sentences describing how you develop your material
• 2 sample chapters - a full manuscript will be requested at a later stage

Next, tell us about your perceived market:

• Who is going to read it?
• In which book category (or categories) will your manuscript fit best?
• Name the closest existing publication(s) (by any author) to your manuscript & indicate how your proposal differs from it.
• What can you do to help market your manuscript?

Finally, tell us about yourself:

• your CV, particularly mentionting training & experience that has a bearing on the topic you are writing on
• a list of previous publications (We are happy to hear from first-time authors too!)
• any peer reviews & the names of possible endorsers

Send proposals:

• E. info@piquant.net
• The Piquant Agency, PO Box 83, Carlisle, CA3 9GR, United Kingdom