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"Personal journeys with social relevance."

Behler Publications is an independent publisher in Southern California. We are currently concentrating on works of non-fiction personal journeys with social relevance.

We will consider some fiction where the where the issues of a character's personal introspection, conflict and resolution are the primary driving forces propelling the story. These stories must have social relevancy.

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Additionally, we seek topics that writers would find helpful during their research phase - a one-stop research shopping for the writer. A few examples are:

  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire Dept.
  • Medical

We do not accept:

  • Horror
  • Mysteries
  • Sci-fi/fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Romance
  • Westerns
  • Short stories
  • Previously published work
  • Self help
  • Poetry

Agents: Feel free to send us your nonfiction proposal. Please include:

  • Synopsis, genre, estimated word count, full marketing strategy, and comparative titles

Each query must include the following:

  • Title, genre, estimated word count - minimum 50,000 words (I'll consider 45,000, but it better be really great)
  • Your first 30 pages - must be in one file - double-spaced, 12pt. TNR
  • Detailed one page synopsis of your book - no chapter outlines
  • Brief author biography, including any previous publications, or specific background/qualifications relevant to your work
  • For online submission, please submit your 30 pages as a Word (.doc) attachment

Incomplete submissions will result in immediate rejection

E-queries may be sent to Lynn Price:
acquisitions@behlerpublications.com

Hard copy queries may be sent to:
Behler Publications
Acquisitions Dept.
22365 El Toro Road, #135
Lake Forest, CA 92630

*SASE must be included