Then, don't send your proposal to just anybody. Look at what types of books each publishing house publishes and try to find a house that suits your project most closely. Chances are a publisher who only publishes Young Adult literary fiction will not be interested in your proposal for a baby's board book. Do send photocopies. Lastly, be patient.
Publishers receive many, many submissions everyday, both solicited and unsolicited.
It takes time for each proposal to go through the assessment process. Tundra is Canada's oldest publishing house for children, and one of its smallest. At present our list is full, and we are not accepting unsolicited manuscripts. We wish the best for all writers and artists in their search for a publisher and a home for their story ideas. Return to Tundra's Home Page .