Submission Guidelines
Fiction Guidelines
Please send:
- A separate page detailing your (1) publication history, (2) the history of the project, and (3) whether it has been previously submitted to any publishers or other agents.
- The first 50 pages of your manuscript typed, in hardcopy, in 12-point font, and double spaced.
- Novotny Literary Agency accepts electronic submissions in .pdf format only that conform to the hardcopy guidelines.
- A self-addressed stamped envelope or other return mailer if you would like the hard copy submission returned, otherwise it will be discarded should the submission not result in representation.
Optional: Additionally, you may also include your favorite 10 pages of the work.
Non-Fiction Guidelines
- A completed nonfiction book proposal.
- A separate page detailing your (1) publication history, (2) the history of the project, and (3) whether it has been previously submitted to any publishers or other agents.
Screenplays
A one-page letter about yourself.
- The entire completed and edited screenplay that conforms to industry standard formatting guidelines.
- A dream cast list including screenwriter and director.