| Oak Tree Press is an independent publisher that celebrates
writers and is dedicated to providing publishing opportunities to all
writers, especially first-time authors.
We believe that books from independent presses offer the reading
public the chance to opt for quality and diversity that is all-too-often
missing in the celebrity-driven lists of the major houses.
We consider novels and non-fiction in a wide variety of
genres and subject matters with a special emphasis on mysteries and crime
fiction. We do not consider science
fiction, fantasy, or horror. Our target length is 70-90,000 words. Queries can be sent
via email, fax or regular post to any of the addresses below.
We prefer a one-page letter which recaps the book project, details any
suggested marketing connections and provides some brief biographical
information on the author.
We do not read long synopses, nor do we open unsolicited documents
attached to email, nor do we surf to internet sites to read synopses or
first chapters. Response
to queries usually comes within thirty days.
We do not consider any material which has been e-published, and we will
not consider material which is racist, inflammatory or depicts
gratuitous violence, especially against women.
If a full manuscript is requested, allow two-four months for response.
Include SASE for response and, if return of a paper manuscript is
desired, include postage or cost of postage plus self-addressed mailer.
Manuscripts which are not returned will be recycled.
Since we sponsor three annual writing contests, we do not
consider “over the transom” manuscripts in those genres while the contest is
open for entries…generally January through July each year.
Details on the contest guidelines and previous winners can be found
elsewhere on this web site. |