Do you write our kind of story?
Are you an author of Christian-influenced science fiction or fantasy, and you want to know how to submit your manuscript to us?
Our acceptance process is a little different than that of most publishers. Read on, dear writer...We're not like the others.
Splashdown Books does not believe in the traditional submission process with its inevitable rejections. Instead, we will critique some of your work and observe carefully how you react. You see, it's not only about the story - it's about YOU, and how our collaboration might look. Critique Exchanges
Authors are welcome at any time to ask for feedback on their first three chapters, which may lead to a request for more and an offer of publication.
You will also be expected to critique or proof other Splashdown work in exchange. This helps us gauge your ability to be a full and valuable member of our team.
So far it sounds like an ordinary critique partnership, you say. And it is, up until this point. Doing the work
If you both receive a critique and give one, and are still serious about publishing with us, then do the work on your manuscript and send the second version. The level of improvement in this version will determine whether we take you on. Do not rely only on one critique for this - it is recommended to seek multiple critiques from as many competent sources as you can. Pulling your weight
Other factors in your acceptance will include the extent of your online marketing network in activities such as blogging, social media, your website, mailing list, and so on. Basically: Have we seen you around? You must demonstrate that you are able to market your book and sell sufficient quantities to cover your advance and the publishing outlay - our investment in you. Complete Books Only
Generally only whole manuscripts will be considered, so avoid sending your work in pieces. Manuscripts under 100,000 words are preferred, especially if you are a first-time author. No Agent - No Problem
We prefer to work with unagented authors. If you have an agent and still want to submit to us, do so by all means - but be aware that this is not our usual procedure. Still reading?
There's more. If you're serious about Splashdown, go here for further details you will want to consider: The Nitty Gritty
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