Manuscript Submissions
We publish non-fiction for general readers. We do not – as a rule – publish fiction or poetry nor material not related to México. We consider fiction or academic research with a Mexican subject or settings, but only after we receive an author's query or a full plot summary or outline and sample chapters.
We have published a book of essays on living in México but are not publishing purely personal reflections about "my life in Fulanatlan" or "blogs".
At the present we are looking for short (under 40 pages, double spaced) manuscripts on the social history of the Pacific ports for the "Ports of Call" series. We will accept similar manuscripts dealing with the Caribbean and Gulf ports, but cannot promise to look at them promptly.
Similarly short manuscripts on practical issues for foreigners – manners, social customs, business relations – are being considered if they are applicable to all of México and not specific to one community or locale.
Also needed are "practical Spanish" pamphlets – a bilingual list of auto parts is in the works, but we are interested in similar material.
Slightly longer manuscripts (under 150 pages double-spaced) on famous expats and Mexican émigrés – like Leona Carrington, or William Spratling – or dealing with Mexican historical figures of interest to English-speaking readers (like the San Patricios) are also wanted at this time.
If you have a manuscript that fits the above guidelines and you think would interest us, please complete the manuscript submission form.
Editorial Mazatlán has a limited staff and can only read a small number of manuscripts at any time. Before submitting a manuscript, please carefully review the existing publication list, to confirm that your submission meets our general needs. Always query before submitting any manuscript. Have patience...we cannot always answer queries in less than a month.


