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Ian Shea
Maximus Literary
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***Please be advised I am currently closed to unsolicited queries*** I tend to lean towards YA and adult novels. I’m not currently looking for middle-grade or picture books. I’m open to both debut authors and writers who’ve been previously published. I only care about whether or not you have a well-written and compelling story that I won’t want to put down. I’m open to standalone stories or books with series potential. I’m eagerly seeking the following genres: I’m not interested in:
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to submissions@maximusliterary.com Format subject line: Query_Your Last Name_Title_Genre_Word Count. Include a full synopsis and the first two chapters of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. Unsolicited attachments will not be opened. Query letter must state whether you have been represented by a literary agent in the past and if the manuscript has been self-published or been sent out on submission to publishers. Any queries that do not adhere to the instructions will be discarded without consideration. Vital Info @LiteraryIan Website
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