✍️ Cypress and Sage Press: Submission Guidelines
Our Vision
Cypress and Sage Press is dedicated to discovering and cultivating stories that illuminate new perspectives and deepen our connection to the world. We seek eloquent voices and compelling narratives that embody passion, originality, and profound insight. We look forward to reviewing your unique contribution to literature.
The Submission Package
To ensure a streamlined and efficient review process, please send your complete submission package, addressing the points below, to: publishing@luminouspathways.net
A Concise Author Bio: Please provide a brief, engaging biography that introduces you—the author—and details any relevant background, writing credits, or experience that informs your work.
A Compelling Book Hook/Synopsis: Craft a brief, high-impact summary of your book. This is your opportunity to capture our attention with the core conflict, the unique selling points, and the emotional heart of your story.
The First Five Chapters of Your Manuscript: Attach the initial five chapters of your manuscript as a single, easily readable document (PDF or DOCX preferred).
Essential Next Steps & Best Practices
To make your submission shine and meet industry standards, consider adding these key elements:
- Full Manuscript Word Count: Allows us to quickly assess the work’s market viability and project length.
- Target Audience & Genre: Helps us understand where your book fits in the market (e.g., “Literary Fiction,” “YA Fantasy,” “Historical Mystery”).
- A Detailed Outline/Chapter Summary: Provides us with context for the full narrative arc and where your story goes after the first five chapters.
- Standard Manuscript Formatting: Use 12-point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with numbered pages. This shows professionalism and ease of reading.
- Contact Information: Ensure your full name, phone number, and preferred email are included on the first page of your document.