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Submissions: Planting the Seed.
Submissions: Planting the Seed.
At Waves and Trees, we believe that every great work begins with a desire to express and a desire to listen. We are looking for voices eager to speak, challenge the status quo, and unearth the unexplored.
At Waves and Trees, we believe that every great work begins with a desire to express and a desire to listen. We are looking for voices eager to speak, challenge the status quo, and unearth the unexplored.
What We Are Looking For:
What We Are Looking For:
We don't specialise in anything. However, we avoid bureaucratic expressions. We are seeking words and works that explore human experience in any form, irrespective of boundaries, cultures, and differences.
We don't specialise in anything. However, we avoid bureaucratic expressions. We are seeking words and works that explore human experience in any form, irrespective of boundaries, cultures, and differences.
There is no language barrier at Waves & Trees. We publish in every language that has a script.
There is no language barrier at Waves & Trees. We publish in every language that has a script.
Our current interests include:
Our current interests include:
Literary Fiction: Short Stories, Novels, Poetry, Fantasies, Dystopias, Imagined Autobiographies, Fictional Travelogues and Translations.
Non-Fiction: Prose/Verse Essays, Narrative/Non-Narrative Ramblings, Academic Research Papers, Philosophical/Reflective Nonfiction, Biographies, Monographs, Archival Works, Investigative Reports, Journalistic Writing, Travelogues and Translations.
Visual Illustrations: Illustrated collection, graphic novels, Photo documentaries, travelogues, sketch narratives, doodles, graphic poetry.
Submission Guidelines:
Submission Guidelines:
To ensure your work receives the attention it deserves, please follow these formatting requirements. We only accept digital submissions sent via our portal.
What do you need?
What do you need?
1. The Cover Letter:
1. The Cover Letter:
Tell us who you are and why your work belongs with Waves and Trees. Please include:
Probable Title (As of now)
A brief bio and any previous publication history. It is not compulsory to have published anything. You could start sharing your words with the world with us.
The genre and word count of your completed manuscript or the estimated word count.
No. of Images/Visuals included in the book
Multilingual Scripts if applicable. Specify the languages.
A "hook"—one or two sentences that capture the essence of your story.
2. The Synopsis:
2. The Synopsis:
Provide a one to three-page summary of the entire work, including the ending. For non-fiction, please provide a chapter outline and a brief analysis of the target audience. For visual illustrations, please provide sample illustrations/photos or visual material.
Click for the Outline of the Synopsis
3. Sample Chapters:
3. Sample Chapters:
Please attach the first three chapters (or the first 20 pages) of your manuscript as a single PDF document.
Formatting: 12pt font, double-spaced, with numbered pages.
Our Review Process:
Our Review Process:
We respect the time and effort you have poured into your writing. Because we are a small, dedicated editorial team, we review every submission with care.
- Timeline: We aim to respond to all queries/submissions within 6–8 weeks.
- Status Updates: If you haven't heard from us after 8 weeks, feel free to send a polite nudge.
- Simultaneous Submissions: We allow simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere so we can celebrate with you and remove it from our queue.
Ready to share your story?
Rest assured, we will hold your hand while you walk on this journey.
The Shoreline Pathway (Self-Publishing):
The Shoreline Pathway (Self-Publishing):
Where your ideas meet the world. Skip the wait and move straight to publication.
Have a manuscript, a collection ready to go? If you prefer to skip the traditional editorial review and move straight to publication, we offer a paid self-publishing service for all genres and formats.
How to apply: Please send an email to babel@wavesntreespublications.com with the subject line: "Self-Publishing Inquiry: [Your Project Title]".
In the body of the email, please include:
A brief summary of the work (Genre/Topic).
The approximate word count.
Any specific goals (e.g., "I need an ISBN," or "I just want it hosted on your library").
Our team will reply within 48 hours with our full pricing guide and technical requirements.
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