Making It Easy to Understand What Happens After You Submit

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We make sure:

• You're a current TAMIH or TAP member. (Not a requirement when submitting your manuscript.)
• Your manuscript is in the right format: Microsoft Word, 12pt font, double-spaced.
• Your book fits our guidelines (all genres welcome, except hate speech or      harmful misinformation).
• You’ve acknowledged our ReadSafe Ratings requirement.
• You’ve signed the author agreement and submitted all needed forms.

Time: 1 week

We read your book to:

• Check for strong or sensitive content: language, violence, sexual      content, and themes.
• Apply the ReadSafe Rating: this helps readers know what to expect.
• Look at how your story supports Texas culture or offers a unique voice.

You’ll get a ReadSafe Report. If changes are needed, we’ll guide you.

Time: 2 weeks

Now we dive deeper into the writing. We look at:

• Story flow and structure
• Characters and dialogue
• Pacing and style
• Grammar and sentence clarity
• Your voice and originality

Each area is rated 1–5. If your average is below 3, we’ll suggest changes and let you revise.

Time: 1–2 weeks

We consider:

• Will your book do well in its category?
• Can it be featured in libraries, schools, or festivals?
• Does it support our mission to preserve and promote Texas literature?
• Could it win awards or become a teaching tool?

This helps us decide if your book fits TAP’s long-term goals.

After review, we’ll let you know the outcome:

Accepted – Welcome to TAP! We’ll finalize your contract and begin editing/production.
Needs Changes – We’ll send you feedback and give you the chance to resubmit.
Not a Fit – We’ll respectfully decline but may offer you feedback or refer you to other resources. 

Final Decision: 1 week after our review board meeting

We’re here to help you succeed. If you ever have questions, we’re just an email or call away.  We are not Gatekeepers, nor looking for what is hot.  We are here to help you to succeed.

By submitting your manuscript, you confirm that you have read and agree to all the information provided on this page and are ready to begin the review process with Texas Authors Press.

Please email your manuscript to: TexasAuthors@outlook.com

Be sure to include the following in your submission:

• Your legal name
   
• Your pen name (if different)
   
• Your preferred email address
   
• Your phone number
   

This information helps us contact you promptly when it's time to discuss the next steps.