About A.P. Lee & Co., Ltd.
| A.P. Lee & Co., Ltd., Publishers is dedicated to publishing the finest quality books, CDs, and DVDs possible. Our graphic artists create exciting original designs that reflect not only the work's content but also its spirit and artistry. We want our cover designs to say as much about our authors as their words do. Book interiors are designed to assist the reader with the flow of the work. Our printer uses first-quality recycled paper to help save our planet from excessive deforestation. We believe the pages of our books are designed and printed to be as beautiful as the covers and subject matter. Marketing is done inhouse, through AtlasBooks and New Leaf Distribution, and by Cadence Marketing Group of Charlotte, VT. A.P. Lee & Co., Ltd.'s books are distributed by AtlasBooks of Ashland, Ohio. Our wholesalers include Ingram Books, Baker & Taylor, and New Leaf Distribution. Our books are available on-line at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.borders.com, www.atlasbooks.com, and other fine retailers. We distribute our CDs, which are available through this website and our authors' websites. |
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Submission Guidelines
Authors who wish to submit their work to us should mail a proposal package (on
paper) to A.P. Lee & Co., Ltd., PO Box 340292, Columbus, Ohio 43234 that
includes the following:
Authors who wish to submit their work to us should mail a proposal package (on
paper) to A.P. Lee & Co., Ltd., PO Box 340292, Columbus, Ohio 43234 that
includes the following:
- a detailed outline that includes a summary of each of the chapters of the
book along with a description of the overall theme of the book's
contents. If you are submitting a CD or DVD, send the CD or DVD. If you
previously self-published your work, send the complete book or other
published material.
- a statement of why you believe your material fits within our publishing
parameters and motto.
- 3 sample chapters, including the first chapter and any others you feel
represent your best work. We will not consider your work unless it is in
professional manuscript form and in compliance with the writing,
grammar, and formatting standards of the Chicago Manual of Style. If you
are submitting a CD or DVD, send the CD or DVD. If you are submitting
previously self-published work, send the whole book.
- an author's bio that identifies all of your previously published works
and/or details your credentials in the topic of the book, CD or DVD (such
as academic degrees, personal experience, specialized training, etc.).
- an identification of your platform, i.e., the numbers of people whom you
are currently reaching with your work -- such as documented sales of your
previous work, confirmed listeners to your radio show, confirmed hits on
your website, number of your newsletter subscribers etc. If you are
submitting a previously self-published book, CD, or DVD, send sales data
from the time of publication.
- a list of the activities you are willing to engage in to assist us in promoting
your book, such as personal appearances, blogging, etc.
- a self-addressed, stamped return envelope with sufficient postage to
return your manuscript, CD or DVD to you, if you want it back.