The next open reading period for non-fiction is January 15, 2023 to April 15, 2023. It should be noted that this will be for books that will likely be published in 2024. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, just come back and pull the manuscript if it is accepted elsewhere. Please read our Guidelines for NonFiction Manuscripts before preparing your submission. (updated 12/14/2022)
What are we looking
for? Meadowlark is most
interested in publishing full-length memoirs, true stories of growing up, lives
lived, in the Midwest. While we will consider manuscripts of any length, a
minimum of 50,000 words is recommended for memoir submissions.
We are looking for memoir writers who draw us in with story,
who can make us feel the experience of living in a particular time or place.
Other types of nonfiction with a strong Midwestern appeal will also be considered. If
you have a complete manuscript that you feel is a fit for Meadowlark, send it
along!
Please read this page before submitting a manuscript to Meadowlark Books.
Please read this page before submitting a manuscript to Meadowlark Books.
Prepare your submission, as follows, in a single Word (.doc
or .docx) or Rich Text File (.rtf):
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscript should include:
- Author Name (as it will appear on your book, should we publish it)
- Author contact, including mailing address, email address, phone number.
- Author website (if applicable)
- Author bio (book worthy – no more than 300 words)
- List of books published, including dates and publisher (if any) or significant publications in journals, magazines, online, etc.
- In no more than one page, tell us why you think your story is a good fit for Meadowlark
- Please share an overview of your marketing plan.
