Shaflan Press welcomes manuscript submissions in Persian (Farsi/Dari) and, where appropriate, in other languages. We are interested in works of literary, historical, cultural, or scholarly value.
Manuscripts can be sent to:
Note: Please use services like Dropbox or WeTransfer for files 10 MB or larger.
Please note that submissions must be original and exclusive. The work should not have been published previously, and we do not accept simultaneous submissions (works currently under consideration by other publishers).
Guidelines#
- File formats: Manuscripts should be submitted as Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or LibreOffice Writer (.odt) files.
- PDF Policy: PDF files are not accepted, unless they are professionally designed and fully print-ready.
- Formatting: Text should be clearly structured, consistently formatted, and carefully proofread. PLease avoid excessive manual styling, spacing, or complex formatting. Simple and clean files are preferred.
- Metadata: Include your name, contact details, and a short description of the work within the document.
Digital Accessibility#
Shaflan Press encourages the publication of EPUB editions. Digital books offer greater accessibility and ease of distribution, particularly for readers in regions where physical books may be difficult to obtain, including Afghanistan and Iran.
Submission Checklist#
Before sending your manuscript, please ensure that:
- The work is complete or clearly presented as a detailed proposal
- The file is in Word (.doc/.docx) or ODT format
- The text is clean, consistent, and proofread
- Your name and contact details are included
- A short description or summary of the work is provided
- The submission is exclusive and unpublished
Due to the volume of submissions, Shaflan Press may not be able to respond to all manuscripts. We appreciate your understanding.