Submissions Platform: Organize Your Author Acquisition
Create public submission windows, let authors track their manuscript status, and go directly from acceptance to contract signing. Stop managing submissions via email and spreadsheets.
Stop Managing Submissions Via Email
Most publishers manage submissions through overflowing email inboxes and spreadsheets. Authors constantly email asking for status updates. Important submissions get lost. Familiar's submissions platform brings order to the chaos.
Traditional Submissions
- •Submissions arrive in cluttered email inbox
- •Manually track status in spreadsheets
- •Authors email constantly asking for updates
- •Risk losing submissions in the noise
- •Re-enter all data when creating contracts
With Familiar Submissions
- ✓Centralized dashboard for all submissions
- ✓Automatic status tracking and updates
- ✓Authors check their own status portal
- ✓Never lose a submission again
- ✓One-click move to contract signing
For Publishers: Take Control of Submissions
Create submission windows with your requirements, review manuscripts in one place, and convert accepted submissions into contracts.
Public Submission Windows
Create open calls for submissions with defined dates, genres, and requirements. Your windows appear on the marketplace where authors can discover and apply to your publishing house.
Custom Requirements
Configure word count ranges, genre categories, target audiences, and any custom fields you need. Authors see exactly what you're looking for before they submit.
Organized Review
Filter and sort submissions by any criteria. See all submissions for a window, track review progress, and move manuscripts through your pipeline with status updates.
Submission Analytics
Track submission volume, acceptance rates, and conversion metrics. Understand which genres and windows attract the most interest from authors.
Automated Notifications
Configure automatic emails for status changes. When you accept or reject a submission, the author is notified immediately with your customized message.
Direct to Contracts
Accept a submission and move straight to contract signing. Author information flows directly into your contract template—no re-entering data.
For Authors: Track Your Submissions
No more wondering if your submission was received or where it stands. As an author, you get your own portal to track every submission in real-time.
Discover Opportunities
Browse open submission windows from publishers. Filter by genre, deadline, and requirements to find the right fit.
Submit with Confidence
See exactly what each publisher requires. Submit your manuscript through a guided form that ensures you include everything needed.
Real-Time Status
Check your submission status anytime. See when it was received, when it moves to review, and get notified of decisions.
Submission History
Keep track of all your submissions in one place. See your complete history with each publisher and submission window.
No More Waiting
Stop refreshing your email hoping for updates. Your dashboard shows current status instantly—check anytime, anywhere.
Direct Communication
When a publisher has questions or makes a decision, you'll be notified immediately. All communication stays organized with your submission.
From Submission to Contract in Minutes
Create a Submission Window
Define your requirements—genre, word count, deadline, and any custom fields. Set whether it's public or invite-only. Publish when ready.
Receive and Review Submissions
Submissions appear in your dashboard organized by window. Filter by criteria, read synopses, download manuscripts, and update statuses as you review.
Accept and Move to Contract
When you accept a submission, click to create a contract. The author's information pre-fills your contract template. Configure terms and send for e-signature.
Author Signs Digitally
The author receives the contract via email, reviews it, and signs electronically. Once signed, they're automatically added to your royalty tracking system.
Frequently Asked Questions
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