Anthology Submission Guidelines
Wander Lust: Erotic Romance in All the Best Places (a SunDrop Scorcher)
SunDrop, a new fiction imprint of New Concord Press (EGPG) will publish two anthologies in fall 2009 and early winter 2010. These themed anthologies will contain 6 stories each, and be published in trade paperback, e-book, and Kindle formats.
Nothing loosens the inhibitions like a trip to a far-away romantic spot. Dig into your deepest, wildest dreams and give us the best and sexiest fantasy trip ever! Any era, any place, anything goes, just be sure to read below what we don't want.
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Erotic Romance Guidelines
- We prefer heterosexual relationships.
- No material that includes depraved or illegal activities, rape, bestiality, pedophilia, racism, necrophilia, or any other such subjects.
- All sex must be between consenting adults.
General Information ~
- Postmark deadline for submissions is June 30, 2009.
- Word count: 11,000 to 12,000 words
- All queries/submissions must be sent via e-mail.
- Authors selected for inclusion will be notified by e-mail no later than September 1, 2009.
- Selected authors will receive a one-time payment of $25.00, plus one (1) copy of the book. Additional books will be made available at wholesale for author purchase only.
- EGPG buys one-time rights for print and digital editions; rights revert to author four (4) months after publication date.
How to Submit ~
- In the Subject line, type SUNDROP WANDERLUST for [name of your story]. Be sure to use this exact wording, or our spam filters will discard your message.
- Send:
- An introductory letter briefly describing your story, your publishing history, and a little bit about yourself. Include the manuscript word count, your real and pen name (if applicable), daytime telephone number, and a valid e-mail address.
- A 3 to 5-page synopsis (double-spaced) pasted into the body of the e-mail.
- The full manuscript as an RTF attachment. (See required format below.)
- You will receive a confirmation that we have received your e-mailed query/submission. If you do not receive a confirming message within 72 hours, please e-mail us.
Submit your materials by (submissions at newconcordpress.com).
Required Format: Synopses and manuscript must be submitted as follows:
- 8-1/2 x 11 page size, double spaced, 12-point Times or Courier
- First page: Author name, mailing address, phone and e-mail address in the upper left hand corner;
- Remaining pages: last name and page numbers in upper right hand corner.