Submit a manuscript

Your idea at Scala Stella? We look forward to hearing from you!

Scala Stella is always looking for unique voices and special stories that have the potential to inspire our readers. We value the work and creativity that goes into every manuscript.

To ensure that your project receives the attention it deserves, and to make the review process fair and efficient, we kindly ask you to follow the guidelines below.

Does your project fit our programme?

Before submitting your manuscript, please familiarise yourself with our five programme lines:

We can only consider projects that can clearly be assigned to one of these lines.

What we need for review

Your submission should include the following documents, ideally combined in a single PDF file:

  1. Cover letter: Tell us briefly who you are and why your book project is a perfect fit for Scala Stella.
  2. Synopsis (max. 5 pages): Summary, target audience, unique selling point, and table of contents.
  3. Sample text (optional but recommended, max. 20 pages): A meaningful insight into your writing style.

How to submit your manuscript

Please send your documents exclusively by email to:

office@scala-stella.com

What happens after submission?

The careful review of all submissions takes time. We endeavour to provide you with feedback within a few days. Please refrain from enquiring about the status of your submission during this time.

As a young publisher, we greatly appreciate the trust you place in us with your submission. We review every project with great attention, but ask for your understanding that we are unable to provide a detailed justification in the event of a rejection.