Frequently Asked Questions
If you submit a manuscript, please include three sample chapters, a plot synopsis, and a short author biography.
An unsolicited manuscript is sent to a publisher without the publisher explicitly requesting or announcing a submission window.
Parrésia Publishers Ltd seeks to publish books that Nigerians will accept, focusing on originality, high writing standards, and market appeal.
While it is not mandatory, having a polished manuscript increases the likelihood of selection. If accepted, the manuscript will undergo an in-house editorial process before publication.
No, but you should have completed at least three chapters and have a synopsis.
It is important to send the early chapters for the publisher to follow the manuscript’s progression. However, you can also include a later chapter if you wish. Please do not send the entire manuscript.
No, Parrésia Publishers will review the text on its merits. If deemed appropriate, they will commission a suitable illustrator.
Previously self-published manuscripts will only be accepted for self-publishing under the Origami imprint.
Your introductory letter should include relevant information about the submitted material, such as a brief author biography and why you wrote the book.
The synopsis should explain the entire book’s plot and can be as short as a few paragraphs but preferably not longer than one typed page.
The length of a manuscript varies, but as a guideline, full-length adult fiction/non-fiction works should be between 35,000 and 100,000 words.
According to copyright law, your work is protected without using the © symbol. Copyright can only be assigned to another party in writing.
If you send your manuscript via email, you will receive a response acknowledging the receipt of your email.
Spacing: 1.5 or 2.0 spacing, Font: Times New Roman. Font size: 12. Numbered pages and proper paragraphing. Manuscripts sent via email should be attached as Microsoft Word documents or PDFs.
You can submit your manuscript to other publishers simultaneously until you receive an offer and sign a Publishing Agreement.
The evaluation time for manuscripts varies, usually taking 4-6 months before any feedback can be provided. The duration depends on factors such as the submission date, time of year, and the number of manuscripts being evaluated.
Parrésia Publishers will inform you if your work has been rejected. If you have not received a response, your work is still under evaluation.
No, if your book is accepted for publication under Regium, Cordite, or Omode Meta, you will not need to pay for printing. However, if accepted for self-publishing under the Origami imprint, there may be costs involved.
Authors receive royalties as a percentage of the net revenue from book sales based on the number of copies sold.
If your manuscript is selected for publication, Parrésia Publishers will make you an offer based on the book’s sales potential in their market. If you accept the offer, a publishing contract will be drawn up, outlining the rights, obligations, and royalty payments. The manuscript will then proceed through the production process.
Regium and Omode Meta accept submissions in the following categories:
Regium: General and literary fiction, creative non-fiction, historical fiction, and children’s books. They do not consider poetry, religion, or educational/academic books.
Omode Meta: Children’s books and young adult fiction.
For general inquiries, you can send an email to info@parresia.com.ng or call +2348154582178.
No, you do not need a literary agent to have your work considered by Parrésia Publishers Ltd.
Yes, Parrésia Publishers Ltd considers submissions from authors residing outside of Nigeria.
For inquiries about Parrésia-published titles, you can send an email to orders@parresia.com.ng.