- What is the St. Martin’s Publishing Group?
St. Martin’s Publishing Group is a leading publisher of books designed to entertain, inform, and delight. Our imprints include St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books, St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin, St. Martin’s Essentials, Minotaur Books, and Castle Point Books. It is a division of Macmillan.
- Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, the conference will be recorded. The recording will be available on the conference website one week following the event.
- My manuscript is a graphic novel, play, or essay collection, can I still attend?
Yes, you can still attend. However, please note that the St. Martin’s Publishing Group does not publish graphic novels or plays (for graphic novels please see First Second’s submission guidelines).
- Will a transcript/closed-captioning of the conference be provided?
Yes, closed-captioning will be available during the conference.
- Do I need to download any special software/program in order to attend?
No, you do not need to download the Zoom application. All you need is the link that will be provided and an internet connection. However, it would make for a better user experience to download the application. Please refer to the
Zoom website if you would like to download it.
- Will there be any digital takeaways/pamphlets from the event?
No, there will not.
- Can I invite friends to also attend the event?
Yes, you can invite friends to attend the event, but they will need to register through the form on our landing page.
- How do I find the Zoom link to attend?
The link to the conference Zoom will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the conference.
- What is a query letter?
Please visit
this link for guidance on how to write a query letter and other frequently asked questions about querying.
- Is there an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one with an editor?
The application period for one-on-one meetings has now closed. We hope you will still sign up for the event itself! If you have already applied for a one-one-one, you will be notified by November 18th if you have been selected.
- What if I have further questions about this event?
