Book Submission Template: What to Include in Your Manuscript Submission File

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You can download our free book submission template to make it quick and easy to get your manuscript formatted professionally so you can submit it to a publisher.

If you are submitting your manuscript to TCK Publishing, please use this template and then contact our team on our submissions guidelines page.

Make sure you follow these instructions when submitting your manuscript to TCK Publishing:

Use a Serif Font

We recommend Times New Roman 12 point font with 1.5 line spacing.

Layout Your Document

Make sure your document is laid out at 8.5″ x 11″ and your margins are set to 1″ on all sides.

Include a Synopsis On Page 1

The very first thing in your manuscript file should be a synopsis (brief summary) of your work.

For fiction, please include a one- to two-page summary of the major characters and plot points of the book, as well as how it ends.

For nonfiction, please give a brief summary of why a reader would benefit from your book and your qualifications to write it. Also include a list of chapters and their topics (Table of Contents).

Share Your Future Writing Plans

Tell us briefly about your future plans as an author here. Let us know about any books you plan to write in the next 2-3 years.

Is this book you’re currently submitting part of a series?

Do you have other books you have previously written?

How do you plan to promote your book(s)?

Include Your Full Manuscript

Only submit a complete and edited manuscript.

How to Submit

Once you’ve got your manuscript file formatted and all the information we need, you can contact us on our submissions guidelines page.

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