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Query us with a manuscript, reach out about rights and press, or just say hello. We answer every message.
Where to write
Editorial, rights, press, and general inquiries all flow through our main desk. We read and respond within two business days.
Mailing address
Bay Area, California
USAResponse time
Within 4 weeks
Every query receives a replyQuick links
Send a message
What to send
Query letter
- One page, single‑spaced
- Logline and comparable titles
- Short author bio
- Why KBC specifically
Synopsis
- Two pages maximum
- Include the ending
- Present tense, third person
- Major beats only
Sample pages
- First three chapters
- Double‑spaced, 12pt serif
- PDF or .docx
- No more than 50 pages
What not to send
- Poetry or short stories
- Manuscripts under 50k words
- Work previously published in full
- Simultaneous multi‑press subs
Before you write
How long until I hear back?
Every query receives a response within four weeks. If you haven't heard from us by week five, please follow up — something went wrong in our inbox.
Do I need an agent?
No. We read unagented submissions on equal footing with agented ones. Your query and sample pages are what matter.
What royalties do you offer?
Standard royalties start at 50% net on ebook and 25% net on print, with advances negotiated per title. Rights revert on reasonable terms.
Do you accept translations?
Yes, provided world English rights are available. Include a translator bio and a sample chapter in the target language alongside your query.
Can I submit to multiple publishers simultaneously?
Not to us. We commit editorial time to each query; we ask that you commit the same in return. If you withdraw, let us know.