Submission Requirements for Initial Evaluation
JLLA/JLP aims to provide a decision on next steps within one to two weeks of receiving a complete submission. The following materials are required before evaluation begins. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Please submit this material to: publishing@jlla.ink
| Item | Traditional Track | Self-Publishing Track |
|---|---|---|
| Author Biography | Short bio (1 paragraph) | Short bio (1 paragraph) |
| Cover Letter | Introducing author, work & relevance to JLLA/JLP mission | Brief intro to author, work & target English-language audience |
| Manuscript | Complete or partial depending on genre | Complete manuscript required (all genres) |
| Author Statement | Intent, themes & cultural context | Intent, themes, cultural context & target readership |
| Synopsis | 1–2 pages: plot, structure & key themes | 1 page: plot/premise & primary genre category |
| Rights Confirmation | Author confirms full world rights available | World English rights; no prior English publication |