We are not able to respond personally to all queries, especially to unsolicited submissions. If you do not hear from us within six weeks of submitting your manuscript, please assume that this means that your manuscript did not meet our publishing needs and we are declining further review of your submission. Manuscripts selected for evaluation go through a rigorous process that includes several readers and may take up to six months. 

In considering whether to approach Signature with a proposal, please be certain you have sufficiently familiarized yourself with Signature’s mission statement, publications, and editorial interests.

Proposal letters should be no more than one page (excluding samples) and should be sent to submissions@signaturebooks.com (subject line: Submission) and should include the following:

• A brief description of your proposal/manuscript that emphasizes its contributions to Mormon, Utah, and Western American studies

• The targeted audience (general readership, scholarly, etc.) for your book

• A detailed marketing plan for how you will partner with us to sell your book; your social media reach (followers, platforms, etc); connections you have with podcasters and other media outlets; other relevant marketing data and ideas

• The length of the finished manuscript (double-spaced, 12-point type, and font)

• A proposed title; table of contents; introduction/preface; sample chapter; and résumé/vita

Do not send a completed manuscript; wait to be asked for it.