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. Before submitting your manuscript, please review and certify the Author Submission Certification.
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 |