Galde Press Submission Guide

We thank you for your interest in having your book published by Galde Press.

Our company is a full-service co-op publisher dedicated to providing readers with high-quality books on a variety of subjects at a fair price.

New authors often find it very difficult to locate a publisher who will accept their manuscript. It isn’t a question of quality; it’s a simple matter of economics. Major publishers are not willing to take many risks with first-time authors. They prefer established authors with a proven track record.

Until recently, first-time authors often had no recourse except for self-publishing or vanity presses. In either case, distribution is poor, profits are lacking, and the risks can be great.

Now a new opportunity presents itself: co-op publishing with Galde Press! By sharing the costs of printing and production, you can have your work professionally edited, published, and distributed as a quality product without the hassles and worry of self-publishing or the low status of vanity presses. Let Galde Press turn your manuscript into one of our “quality books that make a difference.”

We wish you the best of luck in turning your dream into a reality!

Phyllis Galde
Owner/Publisher
Galde Press, Inc.


Submission Guidelines

To save you time and effort, we have prepared these Submission Guidelines for you to follow. The Guidelines explain the information we need to consider a manuscript for publication. Please read the Guidelines carefully before submitting your work.

General Approach Seeing your manuscript in print is the reward for a long arduous creative effort and publishers understand and respect your efforts. But, publishing is a business and you must regard potential publishers as you would any other professional contact. That is, be prepared, well informed, and realistic. Check your library or local bookstore for “How to Get Published” guides.

Patience Another publishing virtue. Given the volume of submissions Galde Press receives, it can take anywhere from two months to one year for us to respond to inquiries. If a manuscript requires a second read, it may take even longer. Please be patient!

Submisson Package Galde Press accepts entire manuscripts for submission or proposals (cover letter, outline, and sample chapters). In either case, we ask you to date and sign all materials. Send submissions to:

Acquisitions Department
Galde Press, Inc.
PO Box 460
Lakeville MN 55044


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