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Genres Published:
Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres:
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Historical, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Regional
Formats:
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time:
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
11 to 20
Distributors:
Publishers Group West, Ingram
Editorial Focus
Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher with a focus on California and the American West. They publish nonfiction books that explore history, celebrate Native cultural renewal, fight injustice, and honor nature. Take a look at their list of books (www.heydaybooks.com/books) to learn more about their areas of interest.
Tips From the Editor
For information on submitting a proposal to us, go to www.heydaybooks.com/contact and click on Submission Guidelines.
Please include the following in your submission:
- A cover letter introducing yourself and your qualifications.
- A brief description of your project.
- An annotated table of contents and list of illustrations (if any).
- Notes on the audiences you are trying to reach and why your book will appeal to them.
- A list of comparable titles and a brief description of the ways your book adds to the existing literature.
- Estimates of your book’s expected length and your timeline for completing the writing.
- A sample chapter.
Contact Information
Emmerich Anklam, Managing Editor
P.O. Box 9145
Berkeley, CA 94709
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2024