We publish outstanding nonfiction in a wide array of categories, including self-help, true stories, inspirational, how-to, health and fitness, business, true crime, autobiographies, biographies, memoirs and general reference. We are currently looking for all types of trade nonfiction, but are especially interested in self-help, how-to or informational nonfiction written by authorities and/or professionals in their fields, Arthur Janov’s book, The Janov Solution. If you have written a nonfiction manuscript and it does not fall into one of the above categories, please contact us before submitting.

Our Requirements:

• Word count must not exceed 89,000 words unless by special permission from SHP
• No originals (copies only)
• You must fill out Manuscript Submission Form
• You may submit the manuscript on CD
  (Note: If you are offered and accept a contract, you will be required to submit two hard copies of the work.)
• No floppy discs

• Generally we will respond to your submission within three months.
  
• Please do not contact us regarding the status of the work within the first three months of submission.

• Double-spaced
• Healthy margins
• Number pages consecutively
• No double-side submissions
  (print on one side only)
• Do not bind manuscript
• Include synopsis
• Provide a word count
• Indicate category
• Include your name, address, email address and day phone number
• Include a cover letter
• Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of your manuscript if necessary
• Proofread your manuscript; please eliminate as many typos and other minor errors as possible.

• Send manuscript to:
  Acquisitions Department
  SterlingHouse Books
  2015 Babcock Blvd. Suite 2
  Pittsburgh, PA 15209
• Regular or certified mail