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Submission Strategy
The Submission Strategy offering is a Publishing Pathways service for writers, artists, and authors who are preparing to approach publishers and want a more thoughtful, targeted, and informed submission process.
This offering is designed for clients who have a manuscript, proposal, or book project in progress and want help identifying where it may be most aligned. Rather than sending work out broadly or guessing at fit, this service helps you approach submissions with greater clarity, intention, and strategy.
This is not representation. It is a focused research and guidance service designed to help you understand where your work may belong and how to approach the submission process more effectively.
What this is
Submission Strategy is for clients who want support navigating the traditional publishing landscape in a more direct and informed way.
It is especially useful if you are:
unsure which publishers are actually aligned with your work
preparing to submit and want a more strategic approach
overwhelmed by the number of possible presses or journals
trying to understand how your project fits within the publishing landscape
looking for thoughtful guidance before beginning outreach
What I can help with
Depending on the project, Submission Strategy may include:
identifying aligned publishers, presses, or submission opportunities
assessing fit based on genre, aesthetics, scale, and editorial alignment
helping clarify where the project may be strongest in the current landscape
notes on how to approach the next stage of submission
general recommendations on timing, materials, and readiness
What’s included
A completed intake form at checkout
This provides context about the project, your goals, and where you are in the process.
Review of your project materials
I will review the materials you send in order to understand the project and identify aligned directions.
A curated list of recommended publishers or submission targets
You will receive a tailored shortlist of potential fits for your manuscript or project.
Strategic notes on alignment
This may include brief notes on why each recommendation makes sense and what to keep in mind when approaching them.
A concise written follow-up
You will receive a short written summary with recommendations and next steps.
One 30-minute follow-up call
A focused conversation to discuss the recommendations and answer questions about how to move forward.
Scope
This service is intended for projects that are far enough along to be assessed in relation to possible submission pathways. It does not include a full manuscript edit, proposal writing, query letter drafting, or direct submission management.
Who it’s for
This offering is a strong fit for:
writers preparing a poetry manuscript
authors working on fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid work
artists developing a book or publication project
independent writers exploring traditional publishing options
clients who want more precision before beginning submissions
Best for
This is best for clients who are asking:
Where should I be submitting this?
Which publishers are actually aligned with my work?
Is this project ready to approach presses yet?
What kind of strategy makes sense for this manuscript?
How can I make my submission process more focused and effective?
Deliverable
You will receive a tailored submission strategy, a curated list of aligned opportunities, and a concise written follow-up to guide your next steps.
Delivery timeline
Delivery takes place within 14 days of receiving materials and confirming scope.
What this does not include
Submission Strategy does not include representation, direct submissions on your behalf, query or proposal writing, guaranteed responses from publishers, or guaranteed publication outcomes. If you need support preparing materials or refining the project before submission, that can be scoped separately.
After booking
The intake form is completed at checkout. Clients should send any relevant materials to ashley@obscura-agency.net. I will follow up by email within 48 hours with next steps, including instructions for sending materials and scheduling details.
This offering can stand on its own or serve as the first step toward a larger editorial or publishing collaboration.
The Submission Strategy offering is a Publishing Pathways service for writers, artists, and authors who are preparing to approach publishers and want a more thoughtful, targeted, and informed submission process.
This offering is designed for clients who have a manuscript, proposal, or book project in progress and want help identifying where it may be most aligned. Rather than sending work out broadly or guessing at fit, this service helps you approach submissions with greater clarity, intention, and strategy.
This is not representation. It is a focused research and guidance service designed to help you understand where your work may belong and how to approach the submission process more effectively.
What this is
Submission Strategy is for clients who want support navigating the traditional publishing landscape in a more direct and informed way.
It is especially useful if you are:
unsure which publishers are actually aligned with your work
preparing to submit and want a more strategic approach
overwhelmed by the number of possible presses or journals
trying to understand how your project fits within the publishing landscape
looking for thoughtful guidance before beginning outreach
What I can help with
Depending on the project, Submission Strategy may include:
identifying aligned publishers, presses, or submission opportunities
assessing fit based on genre, aesthetics, scale, and editorial alignment
helping clarify where the project may be strongest in the current landscape
notes on how to approach the next stage of submission
general recommendations on timing, materials, and readiness
What’s included
A completed intake form at checkout
This provides context about the project, your goals, and where you are in the process.
Review of your project materials
I will review the materials you send in order to understand the project and identify aligned directions.
A curated list of recommended publishers or submission targets
You will receive a tailored shortlist of potential fits for your manuscript or project.
Strategic notes on alignment
This may include brief notes on why each recommendation makes sense and what to keep in mind when approaching them.
A concise written follow-up
You will receive a short written summary with recommendations and next steps.
One 30-minute follow-up call
A focused conversation to discuss the recommendations and answer questions about how to move forward.
Scope
This service is intended for projects that are far enough along to be assessed in relation to possible submission pathways. It does not include a full manuscript edit, proposal writing, query letter drafting, or direct submission management.
Who it’s for
This offering is a strong fit for:
writers preparing a poetry manuscript
authors working on fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid work
artists developing a book or publication project
independent writers exploring traditional publishing options
clients who want more precision before beginning submissions
Best for
This is best for clients who are asking:
Where should I be submitting this?
Which publishers are actually aligned with my work?
Is this project ready to approach presses yet?
What kind of strategy makes sense for this manuscript?
How can I make my submission process more focused and effective?
Deliverable
You will receive a tailored submission strategy, a curated list of aligned opportunities, and a concise written follow-up to guide your next steps.
Delivery timeline
Delivery takes place within 14 days of receiving materials and confirming scope.
What this does not include
Submission Strategy does not include representation, direct submissions on your behalf, query or proposal writing, guaranteed responses from publishers, or guaranteed publication outcomes. If you need support preparing materials or refining the project before submission, that can be scoped separately.
After booking
The intake form is completed at checkout. Clients should send any relevant materials to ashley@obscura-agency.net. I will follow up by email within 48 hours with next steps, including instructions for sending materials and scheduling details.
This offering can stand on its own or serve as the first step toward a larger editorial or publishing collaboration.