submissions
Eligibility
Calls for submission of manuscripts are announced in August of every year. Griots Lounge Canada will only consider works of fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poetry, biographies and photography by African-Canadian authors. We will also be privately soliciting for manuscripts from notable international authors.
How to Submit:
Please find the guidelines below to read all the information for the submission of manuscripts under the Griots Lounge imprint.
- All submissions MUST be sent by email to info@griotslounge.ca. Send manuscripts as Microsoft Word file or PDF.
- For the Griots Lounge traditional imprint, author MUST only submit after call for submission has been announced on the website.
- If you find your manuscript eligible for the Griots Lounge imprint, send as follows.
- Fiction – send the first three chapters of your work, a brief synopsis and a cover letter (also introducing yourself).
- Non-fiction/Biographies – send between 15 and 20 pages of your work, a brief synopsis and cover letter (also introducing yourself).
- Short Stories – send three stories from your manuscript, a brief synopsis and a cover letter (also introducing yourself).
- Poetry – send 10 poems from your collection, a brief synopsis and a cover letter (also introducing yourself).
Do not send handwritten submissions, as they will not be processed or considered. Do not paste manuscript on the body on the email. Do not send by post.
