Submission Guidelines

Contact Information
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Latest News: OCP is open for submissions! OC puts out the call for new authors to submit their work.

What We're Looking For:

  • At this time, OCP is only accepting novel-length fiction with a minimum word count of 60,000.
  • All genres of fiction will be considered.
  • All material should be the author's own original work. Stories that contain scenes or plotlines from previously published work are in breach of copyright law and are not acceptable.
  • A literary agent is not required in order to submit.

  • How to Submit Your Work:

  • All materials must be submitted via email to: submissions@orangecatpublishing.com.
  • The subject line of the email must read: "[Genre]: [Title], [Author]"
    Indicating which genre your work is ensures it reaches the proper editor.
  • The body of the email should be a query letter for the attached work.
  • The query letter should outline pertinent facts about yourself as a writer and include a brief synopsis of the attached work.
  • The synopsis should give a clear idea of both your plot and characters and be no more than two pages.
  • The complete manuscript should be sent as an attachment to the email query letter.
  • All material must be double-spaced in 12pt Times New Roman font.
  • Submitted works must be in one of the following formats: .odt, .doc, .sdw
  • Please do not include cover art with the query email.

  • What to Expect:

  • All material will be evaluated in as timely a fashion as volume allows. You will be notified by email as soon as your work has been received. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your manuscript.

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