AKA Literary Management represents first-time authors as well as New York Times bestsellers. We receive thousands of manuscripts each year. Your assistance in adhering to our submission guidelines will allow us to properly consider your project. We are in search of unforgettable works, so send us your best.

AKA Literary Management does not accept paper manuscripts. Any paper manuscripts received will be destroyed for your protection.

Queries are received through our submissions system. We use Submittable because of their diligence in securing and protecting our clients, and potential clients’ files through the world-wide-wonder called the internet. We are serious about security and the integrity of your communication and files.

The portal provides specific instructions. Please follow the guidelines for your genre. Manuscripts entered in the incorrect category will be rejected, once rejected, we ask that you submit in the correct genre.

Submission Guidelines Summary

  • Open Submission Window:
    • Tabs are located at the bottom of the page.
  • Closed to Other Submissions: Keep an eye on the page and social media X, formally known as Twitter (@akalit and @akaterrie) for updates.

Submission Process

  1. Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation of receipt once you submit.
  2. Calendar Reminder:
    • Mark the submission date with a gold star or note.
    • Count forward eight weeks and mark that date.
    • If no response within eight weeks, wait two more weeks (total ten weeks) and mark that date.

Response Time

  • Three C’s: Clients, Contracts, and Conferences can affect response times.
  • Industry Events: Response times may slow due to industry-related events.
  • Follow-Up: If no response after ten weeks, gently follow up using contact information on the “Contact Us” page.

Professionalism

  • Kind Words: Professionalism and kindness help the process.
  • Status Changes: Inform ASAP if:
    • Another agency offers representation.
    • You decide to rewrite.
    • Any significant changes (e.g., managing writing conferences in Hawaii).

Final Notes

  • Specific Instructions: Follow portal-specific submission instructions.
  • Correct Category: Only manuscripts in the correct category will be accepted.

Feel free to let me know if you need any more details or assistance!