FAQs on submissions

What submissions are we looking for?

1. Completed manuscripts for children only - picture books (700 words or more); short stories; YA; fiction, non-fiction
   
2. Illustrations portfolio
   
3. Malaysian stories will be given preference
   
4. English or Malay only - sorry, currently we are unable to accept ms in Chinese or other languages because we do not have resources to publish them. Maybe one day.
5. English or Malay translations are acceptable. Partial translations are acceptable.

What are the submissions we do not accept? 

1. Activity books 
   
2. Story / book proposals
   
3. Incomplete manuscripts 

What information should you include in your submissions?

1. Your real name as on your IC
   
2. A brief bio
3. A 300-word or one A4-page summary of your ms
   
4. Submit full manuscript or first 10 pages of your ms

How soon will we respond?

1. As soon as possible or within 2 weeks
   
2. No phone calls please

Will reasons for rejection be given?

1. No. It's not personal and you may send us other ms that we will be unable to reject.
   
2. It helps to look at the kinds of books we publish. 
   

Who should the ms be addressed to?

1. Soft copy only by email: contact@oyezbookstore.com
2. Sorry we are unable to attend to phone queries.