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Submissions
Ocean Publishing is a traditional small press. We find talented
authors with quality manuscripts and then take on the financial and
management responsibility to produce and market their books.
Accordingly, we are very selective.
We are
seeking titles on nature, environment, conservation, how-to, histories,
profiles, mystery and children's picture books. We prefer first a
proposal outlining the nature of your work, who your market is, and
information about your background. If we're interested in taking a
closer look at your book, we'll contact you.
Note:
when querying electronically, send only a one-page email, giving an
overview of your book and its market. Please do not send attachments
unless invited to do so.
If
you believe your manuscript is of the highest quality, has been
professionally edited, and deserves publishing, this is what you need to
do:
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A one-page overview
of the book
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Two or three sample
chapters
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A
chapter-by-chapter outline
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Number of photos or
illustrations
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Author's
background/credentials
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Target completion
date
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Market/audience
information
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Word count/number
of pages
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WHO IS THE AUDIENCE?
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What is the
market for your book and how many potential buyers?
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Who wants this
book? Why do they want it? Why do they need it?
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Do you have
specific marketing ideas in mind?
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HOW DOES YOUR BOOK HELP THE READER?
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WHAT MAKES YOUR BOOK SPECIAL?
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What makes your
book different from other such books? Are there other such
books? What are they?
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Does your book
have more information? Is it more comprehensive, easier to use?
What advantages does it have over the competition? Why will
people buy it instead of something else? Note: Please do a
data base search for competing titles through
Amazon.com -- the largest online book store with more
than one million titles in its data base. Report your findings
in your proposal.
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MARKETING NICHES / SPECIAL MARKETS (Please
be thorough here.)
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List any
special markets your book may have outside regular trade book
channels (i.e. book stores).
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Could sales
result from your contacts-- associations, organizations,
corporations, groups, hospitals, treatment centers, workshops,
seminars or speaking engagements?
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Which magazines
or professional/trade journals may review your book or print
articles by you which in turn promotes the book?
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Do you have
specific ideas for marketing your book?
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How willing are
you to be active in marketing your book?
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All materials
should be clearly printed on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper, double-spaced,
with at least 1" margins on all sides.
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No more than
250-300 words per page.
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No dot matrix print
outs, please.
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Do not staple, clip
or otherwise bind pages in the submission.
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All submissions
should include an SASE. Materials will not be returned unless
accompanied by an SASE with proper postage. NOTE: Do not send by
Certified Mail or Return Receipt Requested.
Editorial Review Committee
Ocean Publishing
P.O. Box 1080
Flagler Beach, FL 32136-1080
You will receive a reply within two-three
months.
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