Submission Guidelines
Who we are:
Immedium publishes innovative, influential, and insightful books and collaborates with creators who have the same goals. Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and can-do creativity and transforms them into media that have vibrant markets and international potential.We serve audiences who appreciate originality, skill, and a compelling message. Currently Immedium is focused on publishing in the following book categories:
1. Children's Picture Books:
The general format is 32-pages with color illustrations for ages 4-8 or 6-10.
2. Asian-America:
Contemporary viewpoints on our evolving national identity and changes that have universal resonance.
3. Arts and Culture:
Cutting-edge commentary on the intersection of popular culture, social trends, and our modern lifestyle.
We seek writers, illustrators, and artists who have provocative tales to tell and the talent to convey them. A publisher's responsibility is to marry words with pictures to create a unique message. So please do not submit proposals that duplicate our existing books. Also do not submit children's picture books which you consider to be complete with "finished art", since we want the flexibility to help improve and refine your concept.
Productive relationships with our readers start with productive relationships with our authors. We work together with you to grow an idea into marketable product for our mutual benefit. Therefore our standard book contracts include royalties, though some projects may require work for hire compensation.
What to include:
Please send us your proposal with your cover letter, resume, and samples (written or illustrated).1) Your cover letter should succinctly explain your:
- general topic, specific focus, and individual thesis.
- relevant background and qualifications.
- target market and reader
- comparable titles (the five best-selling books on this subject)
- interest in working with Immedium.
2) Your resume should summarize your career, education, and interests.
3) Your samples should best represent your book concept:
For writers:
- Children's picture books: send your full manuscript including page breaks.
- Other genres: a 1 page summary and 2 sample chapters (50 pages total).
For artists:
- 5-10 color copies: cover design, main character, and sample interior page.
- Include an URL to your website or online gallery.