2026 Look Fors:

Adult Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Adult Nonfiction

Clean Reads Only

Please understand that we are a clean reads company and will only publish books that meet our policy guidelines.

Read them carefully.

Literacy Agency Contact:

Dr. Jen Lowry, Founder, Co-President, monarcheducationalservices@gmail.com

Submission Guidelines

Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire

We publish for safe shelves—books adults can enjoy and families can trust, without second-guessing what’s on the next page.

Our Promise: Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire.

Non-Negotiables for All Submissions

To protect reader trust and uphold the Monarch standard, we only consider manuscripts that meet these requirements:

• No profanity (including strong language and profanity substitutes used as profanity)
• No explicit sexual content = zero tolerance.
  • Sweet and Wholesome Romance only (no spice)
• No extreme violence (no graphic gore, torture detail, or gratuitous brutality)
• Main characters will not be involved with any substances (drugs, alcohol, etc.), so it’s best to not write it in your books if you are submitting for Monarch.
• Content must align with safe-shelf expectations: wholesome tone, respectful treatment of sensitive topics, and a values-forward worldview that aligns with biblical principles.

If your manuscript is a better fit for edgy/explicit markets, we won’t be the right publisher—and that’s okay. We are building a clear lane and a trusted brand. Clear is kind. We wish you the best where your journey takes you.

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Nectar Books

What We’re Seeking

Nonfiction that is:

• practical, encouraging, and values-forward
• clearly positioned for a specific audience by an expert in the field (credentials required)
• built for real-world impact (families, educators, community leaders, readers seeking growth, Early Christian history, Orthodox Christianity, etc. – surprise us)

What to Submit for Adult Nonfiction

We expect a proposal (not a full manuscript up front), including:

• working title + subtitle
• audience + need + matter (“who, why now, why does it matter to you and others”)
• comparable titles (3)
• chapter-by-chapter outline
• 1–2 sample chapters (best representative chapters of the quality of your work)

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Submission Packet

Email submissions to: query.monarchpress@gmail.com

Subject line format (required):
QUERY — [BLOOM, NECTAR, MONARCH, etc.] — [Genre/Topic] — [Title] — [Last Name]

Include ALL of the following

1. Query Letter (paste into the email body)
   Must include:
   • title, genre/topic, word count
   • 1–2 sentence hook + short summary
   • target audience
   • 2–3 comparable books (recent, ideally last 3–5 years)
   • why Monarch is the right fit for you (do you know our books, our authors, and our mission?)
   • how well do you know our company and what about clean reads draws you in
2. In a Google Doc link with commenting rights given to query.monarchpress@gmail.com, paste all of the following requirements. Add the link to the body of your email with your query. No attachments will be opened.
   • First Chapter (or first 10–15 pages)
   • Synopsis (with spoilers) –
     • 1–3 pages covering the full plot and ending
     • Include the resolution and character arc
   • Author Bio / Resume (brief) –
     • writing credentials, relevant expertise, speaking/teaching platform (if applicable)
   • Social Media + Online Presence –
     • links to author website + primary platforms (FB, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Goodreads, etc.) – we will check
   • Content Notes + Warnings (required)
     • list any potentially sensitive content (ex: depression, mental health, PTSD, addiction recovery, death/grief, abuse mentions, etc.)
     • confirm compliance with Monarch clean reads requirements (no profanity, no spice – only sweet and wholesome romance, no explicit content, no extreme violence, no substance use by main characters)
3. Publishing History (required)
   • Has any part of this manuscript been previously published (including self-published)?
   • Is it currently under contract elsewhere?
   • Is this a simultaneous submission? (see policy below)
   • Have you used Artificial Intelligence in any way to develop this manuscript. We do not take AI submissions. Do not send it if it is not original.

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Response Time

We aim to respond within 6–12 weeks. If you have not heard back after 12 weeks, you may send a polite follow-up.

Simultaneous Submissions

Allowed unless we request an exclusive read. If another publisher offers, notify us immediately so we can respond quickly and stop our review process.

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What Happens If We’re Interested

If your submission is a fit, we may request:

• a full manuscript
• a full proposal + additional chapters (Nectar)
• a brief call to discuss vision, timeline, and next steps

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A Final Note to Authors

Submitting is brave work. We read with care and gratitude, and we’re building something distinctive: safe shelves with excellent writing and clear standards.

Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire—books the whole family can trust.