Effective Date: 23/01/2025

1. Introduction

Purpose:
This policy outlines how DADYMINDS HOLDINGS LLC collaborates with literary agents to ensure a transparent, efficient, and professional process for reviewing and publishing works. We aim to foster positive relationships with agents and provide equitable opportunities for authors.

Scope:
This policy applies to all literary agents submitting works to DADYMINDS HOLDINGS LLC for consideration.

2. Submission Guidelines

Accepted Genres/Formats:
DADYMINDS publishes works in the following genres and formats: [All genres, e.g., fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, etc.]. The only exception is content related to direct political criticism (or political abuse without facts; in this manner, political books must be primarily educative to be considered), Horror content and anything related to sexualism of any kind (This is referred to as sexual arousing content either with 18+ visual writing or sexual orientation advocacy). Romance as a genre is not part of the prohibited sexual content.

Submission Process:

• Submissions must be sent to [submission email: publishing@mail.dadyminds.org /online portal: https://publishing.dadyminds.org ] using the prescribed format.
• Only submissions made through authorized literary agents will be reviewed.
• NB: Agents can contact us directly via support@dadyminds.org to request to join our literary agents network.

Required Materials:
Submissions must include:

• A query letter with a brief overview of the work (For Modern and Traditional Publishing).
• A full manuscript.
• The author’s biography and publication history (if applicable).

Ps: see our publishing models and rates here: https://dadyminds.org/2025/01/20/understanding-dadyminds-unique-publishing-models/ 

Response Times:
We strive to review submissions within 15 business days at the earliest. Within this period, agents will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or requests for revisions.

3. Agent Qualifications

To ensure quality submissions, we expect agents to:

• Be officially recognized or registered with the DADYMINDS Company.
• Have experience or a proven track record of representing authors.
• Adhere to ethical practices in submissions and negotiations.

4. Compensation and Agreements

Commission Rates:
Literary agents are entitled to a standard commission of [percentage as represented in our public publishing models]% on author projects, including sales deals and royalties.

Payment Schedule:
Payments are made on a [monthly for commissions/quarterly for royalty shares] basis within a maximum of 15 days of receipt of applicable earnings. Payment details will be outlined in individual author-publisher contracts.

Agreements:
All agreements between the Publisher and the Agent will be formalized in written contracts. Terms may vary depending on the nature of the work and negotiation outcomes.

5. Rights Management

Intellectual Property:
All intellectual property rights remain with the author unless explicitly transferred through a separate agreement.

Subsidiary Rights:
Management of subsidiary rights (e.g., translations, film, audio adaptations) will be discussed and negotiated case-by-case.

6. Communication and Updates

Updates on Submissions:
We will provide timely updates on the status of manuscript reviews and any significant developments.

Policy Updates:
Any changes to this policy will be communicated to agents via [email/website updates].

7. Ethical Practices

DADYMINDS is committed to:

• Fair treatment of all literary agents and authors.
• Protecting the confidentiality of submissions and proprietary information.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest in all publishing decisions.

8. Dispute Resolution

Disputes related to submissions, agreements, or compensation will be resolved through [mediation/arbitration] under Wyoming, United States laws. Agents and the Publisher agree to work collaboratively to resolve issues amicably.

9. Non-Discrimination Statement

We value diversity and inclusivity. Submissions from literary agents representing authors of all races, disability statuses, religions, nationalities, and other under-represented backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.

10. Changes to the Policy

[DADYMINDS reserves the right to amend this policy as needed. Updates will be shared with all registered literary agents and published on our official website.

11. Contact Information

For submissions and inquiries, please contact:

• Customer Support Email: support@dadyminds.org 
• Submission Email: publishing@mail.dadyminds.org 
• Phone: +1 (307) 323-4616 or +250781355361 (Supports WhatsApp)
• Website: https://publishing.dadyminds.org 

We look forward to building successful partnerships with literary agents and their talented authors. Thank you for considering DADYMINDS HOLDINGS LLC as a publishing partner.

If you are a literary agent interested in working with us, you can reach us directly by commenting below.