HONOR PUBLISHING COMPANY seeks exciting, meaningful stories with inspiration and appeal that thirteen to eighteen year old young adults (Boy Scout Age) can read. We are looking for stories that depict modern day teenagers and address todays problems and interests. Portraying todays youth in a contemporary environment. we wants books that entertain, inform, and inspire youth in ethical, religious, and patriotic ways.
We publish a variety of themes and genres, but stories about Boy Scouts or Young Teens in a group situation will be considered first.

FICTION: Original, realistic, contemporary stories, as well as tall tales, folktales, legends, and myths of all cultures.

NONFICTION: Fascinating subjects and information presented as a story in language accessible to teenagers and young adults. No dry facts or encyclopedia-type pieces, please.

STRUCTURE: Well-developed stories with captivating beginnings and energetic middles that end with a satisfying, humorous, unexpected windup, flourish or twist. No list-type stories, please.

LENGTH: Varies by subject and type of book.

STORYLINE: Exciting, believable stories with clean, exciting fun. No sex or violence material please.

SENTENCES: complete and grammatically correct. No sentence fragments.

LANGUAGE: English: a mix of both natural and book language. If dialogue is used, it must sound natural using understandable english. If todays "teenage slang" is used, the translation must somehow be incorporated into the story so the reader can follow..

Please do not submit:

queries, manuscript summaries, or resumes vocabulary lists, or language skills manuscripts that stereotype or demean individuals or groups, or present violence as acceptable behavior or object stories that have been previously published.

Submission Procedures:

1. Manuscripts should be written (word processor or typewritten) and double-spaced with your name, phone number, and the page number on each page. Illustrations are welcomed, but not necessary. Send photocopies, not originals.

2. Include a short cover letter with your name, address, telephone number, and manuscript title.

3. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient return postage. International Reply Coupons are not acceptable.

NOTE: Our response time can be as long as six to twelve months.

Send submissions to:
Publications Editor,
c/o HONOR PUBLISHING COMPANY.
P.O. Box 14252,
Kansas City, MO 64152

Requests for revisions do not in any way imply, suggest, or guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript.