The Pelican Atelier

FOR AUTHORS

We don’t only publish our own books. We help a small number of independent authors get their work ready for readers — with the same hands that made every cover and page in our catalog.

SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT

We read a small number of submissions in cozy and literary fiction, romance, and clear-eyed practical nonfiction. We say yes rarely and read everything with care. Email a short overview — your genre, a two-paragraph synopsis, your word count, and what stage the manuscript is at. If it’s a fit, we’ll ask for the full text.

Send a submission

No vanity press

Note: Submitting a manuscript and hiring us for services are two separate things. Sending us your work doesn’t require buying anything, and hiring us doesn’t mean we’ll publish you.

AUTHOR SERVICES (hire us)

Need a partner for the parts between finished draft and published book? We take on limited work at a time, so each project gets real attention.

Translation

Literary translation that keeps the voice, not just the words. Between English and Spanish, German, French, and Vietnamese — fiction, cozy, and romance especially, where tone is everything.

Editing

Structural, line, and copy editing tailored to your genre: fiction, nonfiction, and coloring or puzzle books. We help the story you meant to tell actually land on the page.

Cover & Interior Design

Eye-catching covers and clean, print-ready interiors built to look right as a thumbnail and sell on Amazon worldwide. Paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

How it works

Tell us your project: genre, word count, what you need, and your timeline. We’ll reply with scope and a quote.

Request a quote
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Author Submissions Guide

Learn which genres we accept, how to submit your manuscript, and when you can expect replies.

Publishing Services Overview

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Full-service editing, cover design, formatting, and distribution for literary fiction, romance, cozy reads, coloring books, and empowering nonfiction.

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We offer developmental and line editing, blurb and metadata polish, series branding, interior layout for print and ebook, and guidance through Amazon KDP. Our team specializes in character-driven stories, cozy worlds, spicy romance, and relaxing or mindfulness-focused activity books for all ages, helping each title reach the right readers worldwide.

Submit Your Manuscript or Query

Share your project details below so we can review your work and respond with clear next steps.

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Submission Timeline and Guidelines

Upload your synopsis and opening chapters, then watch for a confirmation email. Our team typically reviews submissions within six weeks, requesting full manuscripts or offering feedback when we see a strong fit for The Pelican Atelier list.

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