Unsolicited Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Gibbs Smith does not accept paper submissions through the mail. All unsolicited queries, submissions, and correspondence will be via e-mail. Due to the number of submissions we receive, please note that it is our policy to only respond if we are interested in exploring your project. We will not return materials and are not responsible for any loss or damage for items submitted.
NONFICTION
Our main emphasis is on interior design, architecture, children’s, and cookbooks. Additionally, we accept submissions in the following subjects: arts and crafts, western humor with general appeal, general humor, and gift books.
For the above subjects, we welcome a proposal including:
- a description of the subject
- an analysis of the market
- author’s qualifications for writing the book
- how the author will help sell and promote the book, including online presence and outreach
- an outline of contents
- sample writing
If photographs or illustrations are a major component, attach a PDF or jpegs showing samples. Maximum size of attachments is 3 MB. We will invite the complete submission only if we are interested. For nonfiction subjects other than those listed above, send a query letter only. You may send your submissions to debbie.uribe@gibbs-smith.com.