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Fiction
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We welcome submissions from talented writers who share our passion for exceptional storytelling. Our editorial team carefully reviews every manuscript and looks for fresh voices, compelling ideas, and stories that connect with readers. Whether you are a first-time author or an established writer, we are committed to making the submission process clear, respectful, and transparent.
We look forward to discovering your next great story.
How to submit?
We consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and non-fiction; from memoirs, poetry and biographies to science fiction, fantasy and children’s.
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Submit online
A quick and simple way to submit to us is by using our online submission form, just fill out the form below to send us your work.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Submissions review process can take up to 4 weeks.
Please always try to submit one single document in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Our editorial team will undertake a comprehensive review of all work that is submitted to us.
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Email
You can email us your submission, please see the steps below on what to include and how to submit your manuscript:
1 Covering letter
Your full name and pen name (if applicable)
Your postal address, telephone number, and email address
Final word count of the full manuscript
Genre of the work you are submitting
Any details of past writing experience2 About the book
A copy of your full manuscript (single file)
Illustrations (if you have any)3 Send submission
Along with the above information, send your manuscript file as an attachment by email below:
Submit Online
The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission.
Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Submissions review process can take up to 6 weeks.
Terms and Conditions
Before you submit details of your manuscript to Olympia it is necessary to firstly read and agree to the following Terms and Conditions:
- The material you have submitted is the Author’s own creative and/or well researched work.
- At all times the right of the Author to the intellectual copyright of his, her or their work, will be maintained.
- Olympia Publishers guarantee the privacy and intellectual property of the Author and maintain said privacy at all times.
- No information regarding any Author’s personal details will be disclosed to any third parties without the express permission of said Author.
- No disclosure of email addresses or similar contact data will be allowed without the express permission being granted by the Author.
- Olympia Publishers may use the personal details of the Author for correspondence.
- Olympia Publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or non-return of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise.
All you need to know
Written in English or Arabic?
We only accept submissions written in English or Arabic language.
We are only able to consider one submission at a time during the editorial process.
TIP: Always use a font that is legible and easy to read. Garamond or Times New Roman are preferred, whereas fonts such as Comic Sans and Broadway are not encouraged.
Submission review process
Your submitted manuscript will be reviewed by our Submissions Editor who will get in touch with you with their feedback. This process can take up to 4 weeks.
This timeframe can vary depending on the time of the year.
At Olympia we pride ourselves on our responsive nature. We confirm the receipt of all submissions and inform you of our decision regarding them.
Submissions process FAQs
What genres do you accept?
We accept almost all genres apart from scientific or educational works.
Do we accept foreign language submissions?
We only accept submissions written in English. We do however accept submissions from all countries as long as they are written in English.
Is there a particular font and size I should use?
We do prefer to have all manuscripts written in Times New Roman, size 12.
How long does it take it hear back from us after submitting the manuscript?
It usually takes between 4-6 weeks to hear back from us. But this time scale can vary depending on how busy it is – for example,
Christmas time is always very busy for us. Regardless of the outcome, we always respond.
Do you accept poetry?
We do indeed!
When do we discuss rights, royalties, copies and covers?
Queries regarding royalties and rights will be answered by editorial team and accounts. The printed copies and cover questions will all be answered during the production stage.
Whom shall I contact during the submissions review process?
The submissions team will be looking over your book and deciding whether it would be a book we are willing to publish. We do often receive lots of emails asking for updates in our decision. Unfortunately, we can not hurry the review process. We do get back to every submission. Once you hear from us, you’re more than welcome to speak to the team member who has contacted you.
Do I need an agent to send my manuscript?
No, you do not need an agent to submit to us. We treat authors and agents with the same respect.
Can I submit my manuscript again if I have been rejected once?
The work that was rejected can be submitted after one year – this is due to the ever-changing market. However, you’re more than welcome to submit a different piece of work to us.
What type of publishing contracts do you offer?
At Olympia Publishers we offer two types of publishing contracts:
Hybrid publishing contract
This offer is based on a contribution, to be paid by the author, to cover initial production and marketing of the book.
Traditional contract
This is where no costs are incurred by the author and the whole cost for producing, publishing and marketing the book is covered by us.