Capstone is keenly interested in meeting authors and illustrators. In fact, they play an integral role, connecting with our young readers and often deepening the reading experience by interacting with them online. Most of our titles are conceptually developed in-house and written and illustrated by freelance writers and artists. However, we are interested in receiving authors' manuscripts and writing samples, and reviewing artists' portfolios.
Fiction Author Submissions
Send your submission via email. Include the following in the body of the email, not as attachments:
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Sample chapters
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Résumé
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List of previous publishing credits, if applicable
We will respond only if your writing samples fit our needs.
Fiction Illustrator Submissions
Send your submission via email. Include the following in the body of the email, not as attachments:
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Sample Artwork
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Résumé
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List of previous publishing credits, if applicable
We will respond only if your art samples fit our needs.
Nonfiction Author Submissions
We accept nonfiction submissions through the U.S. mail only. Include the following:
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Résumé
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Cover letter
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Up to three writing samples
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Mail to:
Editorial Director
Capstone Nonfiction
1710 Roe Crest Drive
North Mankato, MN 56003
Please note: manuscripts and writing samples will not be returned.
If you receive no reply from Capstone within six months, you should assume the editors are not interested.
Nonfiction Illustrator Submissions
Send your submission via email. Include the following in the body of the email, not as attachments:
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Sample Artwork (2-4 pieces)
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List of previous publishing credits, if applicable
We will respond only if your art samples fit our publishing list needs.