Traditional Agency Track — JLLA represents your manuscript to U.S., UK, and international publishers and negotiates a publishing contract on your behalf. Best for literary fiction, culturally significant works, and authors seeking prestige, prize eligibility, and bookstore placement.
Self-Publishing Track — JLLA manages the complete production and global distribution of your English-language edition through Amazon KDP, Google Play Books, Kobo, Draft2Digital, and IngramSpark. Best for genre fiction, series, and authors who want to reach readers quickly and build a long-term catalog.
Submission Requirements
Traditional Track
- Short author biography
- Cover letter introducing the author, the work, and its relevance to JLLA’s mission
- Manuscript (complete or partial, depending on genre)
- Author statement explaining intent, themes, and cultural context
- Synopsis (1–2 pages: plot, structure, and key themes)
- Confirmation that full world rights are available
Self-Publishing Track
- Short author biography
- Brief cover letter introducing the author, the work, and target English-language audience
- Complete manuscript (all genres)
- Author statement explaining intent, themes, cultural context, and target readership
- Synopsis (1 page: plot/premise and primary genre category)
- Confirmation that world English rights are clear and no prior English publication exists
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