At Ribble Book, we are always on the lookout for fresh and vibrant voices in literature. We’re committed to discovering and nurturing talented writers. If you have a manuscript that you believe aligns with our publishing ethos, we invite you to submit it for consideration.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure your submission is reviewed in a timely and fair manner, please follow the guidelines outlined below:
- Original Work: All submissions must be the original work of the author. We do not accept previously published works (either self-published or through another publishing house).
- Manuscript Preparation: Your manuscript should be neatly typed, with double-spaced lines, and paginated. Please use a standard, readable font.
- Cover Letter: Include a cover letter with your submission, providing a brief synopsis of your work, your writing background, and any other relevant information about your submission.
- Content Standards: We seek content that is engaging and thoughtfully constructed. All submissions must be free of content that is:
- Profane or vulgar
- Excessively violent
- Sexually explicit
- Glorifying practices contrary to the standards taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Exclusivity: By submitting your manuscript to us, you agree not to submit the same work to other publishers until we have completed our review. We endeavor to review submissions within 8 to 12 weeks.
- Submission Format: Please send us your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF file.
- Do Not Send Physical Copies: We only accept digital submissions. Physical manuscripts sent to our offices will not be reviewed.
How to Submit
To submit your work, email your manuscript and cover letter to:
submissions@ribblebook.com
Please use the subject line: “Manuscript Submission: [Your Manuscript Title]”
What Happens Next?
Once we receive your submission, we will send you an acknowledgment email. Our editorial team will review your manuscript and make a decision to either accept, reject, or request further information. You will be notified of our decision at the email address from which you sent your submission.
We thank you for your interest in publishing with Ribble Book, and we look forward to reviewing your work.