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General inquiries receive replies within 48-72 hours. Manuscript submissions follow our editorial cadence: acknowledgement within three business days, initial screening updates around the four-week mark and final decisions within 10-12 weeks.

Yes. Attach your query, synopsis or sample chapters (PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT) straight to your email.

Our editorial team brings together experienced editors from both traditional and indie publishing backgrounds. Each manuscript receives multiple editorial passes—developmental editing, line editing and copyediting—plus professional proofreading. We focus on preserving your unique voice while enhancing your story's impact.

Ponder House works with established distribution partners to get our titles into major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and select independent bookstores. We're also building relationships with international distributors and exploring translation opportunities for standout titles.

Every Ponder House author receives personalized marketing support tailored to their book and audience. This includes social media campaigns, press release distribution, coordination with book bloggers and reviewers and assistance with author events and readings. We believe in collaborative promotion.

We're particularly drawn to literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction and compelling narrative nonfiction that offers fresh perspectives. We seek stories that resonate with contemporary readers while demonstrating exceptional craft and authentic voice.