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Title Submission

Your journey to getting published begins here with a manuscript submission. We accept submissions through an agent or directly from the writer.

 

Your submission must include the following:

 

  • Cover letter containing a brief description of the project and the contents of the package

  • An outline and/or annotated table of contents

  • A description of the intended market as it pertains to the subject matter including an explanation of why someone would want to buy the book

  • A list of known competing titles and how yours differs

  • Brief summary of the author's background, bio and credentials in light of the subject matter

  • A full manuscript if completed in PDF

  • In the case of a proposal, at least three sample chapters in PDF

  • Be written in English. Double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point type

  • Numbered pages

  • Complete permissions and citations

  • Total word count for the proposed manuscript

  • Your complete daytime contact information including telephone and email

 

Submit all of the above to the Editorial Department @ bjkpublishing@yahoo.com. You may also send hard copies to:

 

Editorial Department Submissions
BJK Publishing 
P O Box 921
Missouri City, TX 77459

 

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Required Points for hard copy submissions.

 

  1. Only send copies of your material. Keep the original for your records. 

  2. Numbered pages.

  3. Single sided pages.

  4. Double spaced.

  5. A self-addressed, stamped envelope or e-mail address. 

  6. Postage if you wish for your manuscript to be returned; otherwise, it will be recycled.

 

If desired, include a self-addressed, stamped blank postcard for acknowledgement of receipt of materials. Submission of unsolicited materials is done at the author's risk of loss or damage. We regret that we are unable to acknowledge every submission. 

 

Works that do not conform to these standards, as well as the standards outlined in the author publishing agreement, will be rejected or cancelled by BJK Publishing & Distribution.

 

Self-Publishing Packages
BJK Publishing & Distribution (BJK) understands the value of self-publishing and supports the Indie publisher to help meet their goals. BJK wants you to also have options in publishing. We offer two affordable self-publishing packages. The first is the simple edit and print package. The second includes a wide array of services to help you sky rocket your book into the hands of your targeted readers. See the options below to determine the best package for you.

Package One: The Nova - Edit and Print
You know your book is almost ready to go. You just need that extra set of eyes to double check everything and get you started on the first round of printing or E-book Formatting. BJK Editors are those eyes and professional feedback team that’s ready to serve you. 

 

  • Editorial Assessment

  • 25 - 100 copies

  • E-book Formatting

 

Requirements for this package:

 

  • Already have an ISBN

  • Cover already designed and print ready

  • Interior design is complete

  • All images have been inserted

 

If any of the above isn't done or done to completion, BJK can most certainly provide any of these services at an additional cost.

 

The price of this package varies depending on number of words, pages and hard copies.  Send us a sample chapter in pdf format along with your document word count and number of pages for a price quote to bjkpublishing@yahoo.com

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Package Two: The Super Nova – The Professional Self Publisher

You want to present your book to the world with flying colors! However, you still want to maintain principle rights under your independent publishing company. Got it! Then this is the right self-publishing package for you. Let us provide you with an all in one professional self-publishing package:

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  • Editorial Assessment

  • Interior Book Design

  • Image Insertions/Text Treatments

  • B&W Interior, Color Cover

  • Cover Design

  • Personalized Back Cover

  • ISBN Assignment

  • U.S. Copyright Registration

  • E-book Formatting and Distribution

  • 25 trade paperback copies

  • Press Release

  • Premium Book Video

  • Personalized BJK Bookstore Page

  • Listing in the BJK Annual Catalog 

  • Sold on Amazon.com

  • Online Book Ads via Google - 60 Days

  • Distribution Contract Option

  • Social Media Setup Guide 

  • Author Website Setup Consultation

  • Book Signing Kit

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Payment plans available. Quotes are discussed with the specific publishing details of your book including color pages, hard cover options, word count, etc).

Send us a letter of interest including a brief description of your book, an author introduction, full contact information including name, mailing address, phone numbers and email to bjkpublishing@yahoo.com and a BJK Editor will contact you as soon as possible.

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