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SLR Publishing

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  Full details  All submitting authors should fully read and understand our below guidelines, and submissions sent to us that do not follow the guidelines (bio, synopsis, manuscript/pitch, correct email, Word doc only) will be deleted, unread. We feel we need to take this seriously as it is for the author’s benefit to put trust in us, as your publisher. If a potential author fails to read and follow basic submission guidelines, it doesn’t give us trust that the same author will fully read their contract. Here at SRL Publishing, we welcome submissions from all minority groups and stories which portray characters from minority groups. We understand there’s an uplift of agencies and publishers asking writers to identify their race/sexual preference etc at the top of their submission, but we don’t . We believe this makes writers feel uncomfortable and puts publishers and agents at risk of discrimination. We would rather look at submissions blindly. We encourage our ...

Hera Books

  Full details  Why publish with Hera? We offer hands-on editorial advice – every single book will undergo a rigorous and understanding editorial process, from in-house and external editorial staff. We know that editorial is not a one-size-fits-all task, and we’ll work closely with you to shape your book into the best it can be. Our founders have a wealth of experience from the biggest retailers, digital publishers and trade publishers in the UK – and a proven track record in launching authors’ careers globally. We work with some of the best cover designers to make sure your book stands out beautifully. We will offer a carefully curated publicity and marketing campaign for every book we publish – each author will have their own bespoke website and social media support. We believe that publishing is collaborative - we’ll be with you every step of the way to produce a book that readers will take to their hearts. And with a 50% royalty rate on net receipts, we’re com...

Titan Books

Full details   Non-Fiction Film & TV We are looking for strong proposals for popular, cult, science fiction, horror and fantasy film and TV reference and tie-in titles. We prefer writers who have a proven track record in this area (if not in books, then in newspapers or magazines) and good contacts in the film and TV industry. We do not publish or commission original scripts. We are also interested to hear from writers who would be interested in working on licensed publications we have already contracted. Non-Fiction Art & Comics Reference We are looking for strong proposals for these titles, preferably creator or character-led. We prefer writers who have a proven track record in this area, and good contacts in the art & comics world. We are also interested to hear from writers who would be interested in working on licensed publications we have already contracted. Fiction (Novels/Short Stories) The majority of our fiction titles are l...

Eye Books

 Full details  Please email dan@eye-books.com with the word SUBMISSION in capitals at the beginning of the subject field, followed by your name and book title. For example: ‍ SUBMISSION: Simon Edge – The Hopkins Conundrum ‍ This helps us spot all the submissions in our inbox and make sure they don’t get lost. You do not need to put anything in the body of the email whatsoever. Your submission should be a single Word document as an attachment. This Word document should contain the following: ‍ FICTION ‍ PITCH: One page that tells us a bit about you, why you want to submit to us and, most importantly, a brief sales pitch for your book. Get us excited about your story. This needs to be no more than 250 words. SYNOPSIS: A summary of your book’s plot. Keep it succinct. No more than 500 words. SAMPLE CHAPTERS: The first three chapters of your novel, or up to 10,000 words. ‍ NON-FICTION ‍ PITCH: One page that tells us a bit about you, why you want to submit to us and, most im...

Dappled Things

 Full details  Dappled Things  now accepts submissions exclusively through Submittable. You may upload your work by clicking on the link below: Submit Please read the submission guidelines found on our Submittable page carefully. If you are submitting simultaneously and are accepted elsewhere, please follow these directions: For fiction, nonfiction, and visual art , use the “Withdraw” feature in your Submittable account. Do not withdraw a submission through email. For poetry , if you are withdrawing your entire submission, please use the “Withdraw” feature in your Submittable account. If you are withdrawing one or more poems from a submission that contains other poems remaining eligible for consideration, please email managing editor Ann Thomas using the contact form below. We are unable to provide personal feedback on submissions due to the overwhelming number of works we receive and our small staff. Thank you for your un...

Just Keep Up Magazine

 Full details  Submissions should be sent to JustKeepUpMagazine@gmail.com Submissions will be responded to within two to three months, if not sooner. There are no reading fees. Accepted pieces will be compensated as follows: $10 a story $10 a poem Payment will be made upon publication and processed through PayPal, CashApp, or Venmo, whichever is preferred. Please include which method of payment you prefer in your submission. If you live in a country that does not accept these as forms of payment, we will attempt to mail you cash or a check. Submissions are open to humans and other life forms of any nationality or planet of residence. Stories should be science fiction and/or horror (preferably both) and can be of any length, although we tend to accept shorter pieces. We also are looking for pieces that are more on the experimental and weirder side of the horror/science fiction spectrum. Please send one story at a time. Please include the...

Alpahbet Box

 Full details  Alphabet Box is an international literary journal that features the best writers of original poetry, personal essays, flash fiction and short prose. All voices are heard. Hate is not. We award the Nin-Miller Prize, named in memory of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller for their inspired, literary contributions and commitment to writing. We will award a minimum $100 USD honorarium upon selection as the Featured Writer and publication acceptance. Starting in 2025, there is a $4 administrative fee. We intend to award more in the future through self-funding and the “tips” you make here on our website that go directly to writers we feature . Submission guidelines Alphabet Box does not accept previously published work. We feature only original writing. We accept entries up to 900 maximum words total for poems, essays, prose, flash fiction and nonfiction in one submission. You may mix entries in the same submission file. For example, you may submit flash ...