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Laura Apperson
Alcove Press/Crooked Lane Books
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I am a prescriptive and narrative nonfiction editor at Alcove Press. I specialize in innovative nonfiction that helps readers live fulfilling lives, broadens their understanding of the world, and empowers them to become the best version of themselves. Books have educated me, enlightened me, and transported me. When I need an answer or an escape, when I need to feel understood, or when I need to laugh, I turn to books first. As an editor, I am passionate about books that provide this experience for other readers. I edit books that help others, whether they reveal a hard truth, present a clear solution to an everyday problem, or transport readers to a rich and wonderful world. If a book takes the reader along a journey–whether it be a revelation about the world around them, a path to self-discovery and personal development, or a deeper understanding of the human experience–it’s the right book for me. Prescriptive and practical nonfiction I am looking for prescriptive nonfiction in the areas of self-help/psychology, health & wellness, careers, parenting, relationships, inspiration, and mind/body/spirit. I am most drawn to projects that keenly tap into what readers really need. What are people searching for? And are the books currently on the market delivering that to them? If it is, is that book outdated? If it’s not, can you deliver that book? The books that can do this with accuracy are the ones that distinguish themselves in a crowded market. For all prescriptive nonfiction, I’m looking for projects that have a clear audience, and present a smart and innovative solution to an identified problem for its audience. In self-help and psychology, I am looking especially for projects covering self-discovery and self-actualization, mental health, mindfulness, and books that help people change the way they think or create new habits to change their lives. In health & wellness, I am looking for projects that provide proven, science-based solutions to health problems, particularly in the areas of exercise (yoga, weight training, running, etc.) and emotional health, and selectively in diet. In careers, I am looking for books that help people navigate the transition from college to full-time work, career changes, promotions or lateral moves, work/life balance, and the day-to-day realities of work life. In parenting, I am looking for projects for parents of kids of all ages, with a preference for broader approaches rather than the hyper-specific. In relationships, I am looking for books about all kinds of relationships, with special interest in books about friendships. In inspirational, I’m looking for projects that uplift and inspire as its primary solution to the problem, with a clear structure and focus on helping the reader find the path that is best for them. In mind/body/spirit, I am looking for books in the areas of general spirituality, mindfulness, enlightenment, and and physical practices that relate to the desire for enlightenment. Narrative nonfict
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to submissions@alcovepress.com For unagented submissions, please follow the Submissions Guidelines listed on the Alcove Press website: Send your query letter, along with the first two chapters of your manuscript pasted in the body of your email, to su*********@*********ss.com. Be sure to include your contact information as well. Due to the large volume of submissions we receive, we cannot respond to every query. We will contact you within two weeks if we are interested in reading further. Guidelines & Details Vital Info @LCatAp Website
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