The success of the second edition of the NBC’s foreign rights catalogue highly depends not only on the publishers’ list of books specifically curated for the exposure of Maltese literature in the international publishing market, but also on how each publication is effectively pitched and presented to potential rights sellers. 

Some key tips on how to write an impactful Advanced Information Sheet mainly center around the delivery of an engaging pitch which is attained through “clear, compelling project descriptions”, “comparable titles” and a “concise and on-point copy”. For further reference,  publishers and authors are also encouraged to refer to the 2025 foreign rights catalogue as well as the NBC’s Advanced Information Sheet sample in order to note how such recommendations can be put into practice and aligned with the application requirements of this call.

Applicants may also receive support from the National Book Council before submitting titles for inclusion in the rights catalogue. Topics covered may include publishing contracts, foreign rights agreements, the role of agents and pitching. Individualised advice will be provided based on publishers' lists and authors' works mentioned in the application form.

Publishers are kindly requested to fill in the application form by the 5th of January 2026.