Dear Authors
Jade Lotus Literary Agency welcomes submissions from Asian authors whose work is ready for English-language publication. We offer two distinct pathways — choose the one that fits your goals, or pursue both simultaneously under separate agreements.
Which Track Is Right for You?>>Publishing Options
Author Representation
We diligently represent Asian writers and work on securing publishing deals that honor their unique narratives.
Global Rights Management
Our expertise ensures your work reaches diverse markets through strategic rights negotiations.
Book Promotion
We craft targeted campaigns that spotlight your literary creations to the right readers.
JLLA Presentation (pdf)
Please review our bilingual (English/Vietnamese) comprehensive presentation below:
What We Accept
- Literary fiction and contemporary fiction
- Science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction
- Historical fiction (non-political, non-sensitive)
- Culturally focused narratives and cross-cultural storytelling
- Fiction and documentary novels about social structures, traditions, spiritual orientations, superstitions, and legends
- Novels about indigenous, tribal, and minority communities
- Middle-grade and young adult fiction with strong cultural identity
- Narrative nonfiction and memoir (subject to compliance review)
What We Do Not Accept
- Political fiction, political commentary, or political advocacy
- Documentary, investigative, or journalistic works
- Works addressing politically sensitive, controversial, or contested topics
- Works intended to critique, challenge, or reinterpret government policy or recent historical narratives
Submission Requirements
Both tracks require the following materials before JLLA begins evaluation:
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
Financial Terms
- JLLA charges no fees at any stage of evaluation or representation
- All production costs (translation, editing, cover design) are advanced by JLLA and recouped only from earned royalties — never charged upfront
- Authors are never responsible for any expense they have not explicitly pre-approved in writing
- Traditional Track: 80% of net receipts to the author; 20% commission to JLLA
- Self-Publishing Track: 70% of net qualifying royalties to the author; 30% to JLLA
Ready to Submit?
Send your submission materials to: publishing@jlla.ink
Please use the subject line: Submission — [Title] — [Track: Traditional or Self-Publishing]
We respond to all complete submissions within 3 weeks.