submissions - R.W. Nielsen Company

H O W T O S U B M I T M A N U S C R I P T S

We acquire historical fiction, thriller, mystery, romance or literary fiction. We also seek nonfiction books that are commercial in nature, including business, inspirational, self-help, inspirational, pop-culture, sports, memoir, diet and nutrition and others.

All our books are distributed to bookstores across the United States, Internationally and online. We pay author advances according to the author's resume and media platform.

Submissions must to include the following information: 

Provide a "working" title.
Describe the book in one sentence. 
Furnish a one-page summary (or two pages, if including a chapter outline or  editorial organization). 
Include sample photos, transparencies, or illustrations if applicable/available.  No originals, please. 
Provide brief bio/credentials of the author.
What does the reader gain from the book?
What makes the book timely?
Who is the audience? (To whom will this book appeal?).
What is the target market and how large is it?
What type of book is it? In which category would one find similar books in a bookstore?
What similar or competing titles are currently in the market?  
How easy is will it be to publicize the book? Suggest three ways.

We evaluate all the books we acquire on these parameters:
•    How well is the book written?
 •    What basis and credentials does the author have to write the book?
 •    How does the book fit in with our list?
 •    Is there a pre-sale, special sale, corporate tie-in, or sponsor involved? 
•    Will the book make money?
 •    Do we love the book?   

Manuscripts must be double spaced and paginated. We will acknowledge receipt of your proposal within one week, but please allow up to six weeks for our evaluation and response. Please include a self-addressed return envelope and postage.  

When you have a book or a proposal you would like us to consider, please e-mail your proposal/manuscript to: submissions@rwnco.com