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Submission Guidelines
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| We are an
electronic publisher of erotic romance and short
story erotica seeking creative
storytelling and original style. Because we at Cobblestone Press
are selective about what we accept, we are looking for authors to
set the standard of writing for this new press; authors that show
extraordinary ability to weave tales of romance through strong,
unforgettable characters, plots that twist and turn with layers of
conflict and emotion, and a style that sets them apart from other
writers in the market.
Cobblestone Press is a full service publisher. There are NO fees for
the author at any point during our publication process. Your book
will be edited, assigned an ISBN number, and cover art will be
provided.
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Royalty rate is 35% of the cover price and will be paid
on a monthly basis.
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Our contract is for electronic rights for
3 years.
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Print rights on full-length works are negotiated
separately and at our discretion.
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Happily Ever After is
required on
romance submissions.
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All sexually active characters in the manuscript must be
at least 18.
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We will review reprints from in-house authors only.
Full
manuscript is required at submission. NO Synopsis required or
expected. We will not contract based on
proposal or partial submissions. We will not review works over
65k for publication.
Length Chart:
Vignette: 5,000-10,000 (Wicked Submissions only)
Tryst™: 10,001-20,000
Novella: 20,001-40,000
Novel: 40,001-65,000
Manuscripts that depict any group of people in a negative, demeaning
light will not be considered. No
Exceptions.
A big
no to the following:
female/female sexual contact, closed door sex,
fan fiction, forced seduction, non-con, rape, incest, pedophilia, water play,
brown play, knife play, or blood play, urethral sounding
(i.e.- cock stuffing), sexual activities with or between minors, daddy/mommy
fantasies, erotic asphyxiation, snuff, bestiality,
felching, and necrophilia.
(If you aren't sure-- please feel free to ask. We try to answer
questions regarding our submission guidelines within 48 hours.
Please note that we do not publish rape in ANY
situation.
If you
are unsure of how to define purple prose. Check out this
informative and hilarious article by Deb Stover:
The Purple Prose Eater
We are
currently accepting manuscripts from 5-65k in the following genres:
Action Adventure, African American, Contemporary, Fantasy, Futuristic / Science Fiction,
Gay (m/m only), Historical, Interracial /Multicultural, Ménage
(m/f/m, m/m/m, or m/m/f), Paranormal (Werewolf,
Vampire, Ghosts, Magic, etc), Romantic Comedy, Time Travel, and Thriller/Suspense,
and Urban Fantasy. |
Line Submissions
In addition to regular genre submissions we are also
currently accepting manuscripts for six lines.
*If you are submitting a novel for one of the lines,
please put it in the subject of your email and in
the cover letter.*
Tryst™ Submissions
Word Count: 10k-20k
The Tryst line is our signature short story line.
These short, hot, and quick reads should stimulate
the reader and the promise of a future.
Brazen™ Submissions
Word Count: 20k-40k
The Brazen line is a special line of books dedicated
to the feisty and aggressive heroine we have in all
of us. She’s not just any ordinary bad girl! She is
a strong, determined, kick ass woman who is in
control of her life. She is larger than life and so
is her take on the world. The man in her life is
just as strong and worldly as she is, and he knows
he’s privileged to be there.
Outlaw! ™ Submissions
Word Count: 20k-40k
The Outlaw! hero is a walk on the wild side and the
heroine likes him that way. He’s a bold alpha male
with the world as his playground. Whether he's a
demon, a vampire, pirate, knight, or a corporate
devil. He’s the anti-hero that steals your heart.
Shifter™ Submissions
Word Count: 10k-65k
The Shifter series at Cobblestone
is dedicated to shape shifters of both genders. Get in
touch with your wild side and let us take a look! We are
interested in shape shifter romance that crosses over
into all genres.
Wicked™ Submissions (In House
Authors Only)
Word Count: 5k-10k
Be wicked for us. We're looking for short story erotica
with a very high level of sexual content within five to
ten thousand words. HEA or romantic content not
required. First and third person accepted (male or
female POV). All genres considered. |
Seasonal Submissions
Space is very limited! Mark your submissions
accordingly so they will be routed to the proper
place for consideration.
Octoberfest 2010
Word Count: 10k-40k
Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance
Must be submitted by July 10, 2010
Shifters, vampires, ghosts, and everything in between.
Octoberfest is about celebrating all things paranormal.
Titles featuring All Hallow's Eve will be featured in
our line "Hallowed".
Naughty November 2010
Word Count: 5k-10k (Wicked titles) & 10k-40k (erotic
romance titles)
Genre: All considered
Must be submitted by August 1, 2010
We are looking for sexually explicit BDSM, ménage (m/m/f
or m/f/m), and Wicked erotica for this themed month.
12 Days of Christmas 2010
Word Count: 10k-40k
Genre: Erotic Romance (Must be
Christmas oriented)
Must be submitted by October 1, 2010
All genres welcome for this line. Fun and heart-warming
tales are of special interest.
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Formatting Guidelines
- Use either Times New Roman or Courier New, 12pt.
font
- All paragraphs should be indented .5 (without
tabs-preferred)Double Spaced
- One inch margins
- Attach the manuscript as an RTF file (no other
format will be opened)
- Include a cover letter in the
body of your email. Discuss past publications, if
any, future goals, and at least a paragraph blurb
describing your book.
- On the first page of your manuscript include in
the upper left corner the following: Title of
Manuscript, Word Count- Calculated by your word
processor program, Genre (or Line), Full Name, Pen
Name (if applicable), Mailing Address, Phone Number,
and Email Address
Please submit full
manuscript as an attachment to:
submissions@cobblestone-press.com.
Failure to
properly format your manuscript can/will result in
an automatic rejection. For help creating an .rtf
file please check out the
forum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are
you recognized by the RWA?
A. Yes – members of the RWA
can review the full list of recognized publishers on the
RWA Website.
Q. Do you accept
simultaneous or multiple submissions?
A. Yes, but you must keep
us informed of the status of your manuscript.
Q. What should I put in my cover letter?
A. Tell us about you, your work, and the material
you are submitting.
Q. What is your current acceptance rate?
A. This depends greatly on the number of
submissions during a given month; but a safe estimate
would be about 5%.
Q. Do you accept submissions written in First
Person POV?
A. Yes- we will consider material written in
First Person, but we are not interested in First Person
Present Tense.
Q. Do you accept books from multiple authors?
A. Yes, but the authors will have to split the
35% royalty
Q. Do you accept anthologies?
A. Contact us directly and we can discuss it.
Q. How long will I have to wait for an answer on
my submission?
A. Our current response
time is roughly 90 days. At the time of
submission, our system will automatically respond to let
you know that the submission was received. IF you do not
receive the automatic
reply, it means that we did not get your email.
Q. Will you contract on partial or proposal?
A. No. We require a full manuscript at
submission.
Q. Do I need an agent to submit to Cobblestone?
A. No, no agent is required.
Q. I write under a pen name, can you guarantee my
privacy?
A. Absolutely. We will do everything within our
power to protect your privacy.
Q. If my story is contracted, how long will I
have to wait for publication?
A. This depends on the number of manuscripts
contracted ahead of you, editing, and special events
that are planned at Cobblestone. We like to see
contracted manuscripts published within twelve months of
contract.
Q. How many titles do you publish a month?
A. Our current schedule allows for 3
to 5 titles a
week.
Q. How often does Cobblestone Press pay authors?
A. Monthly
Q. What rights does Cobblestone acquire?
A. Our standard contract electronic rights
for three (3) years. Our contract is renewable and can be
negotiated if you acquire an agent. Print rights on full
lengths are negotiated separately at the discretion of
the publisher.
Q. Can I supply my own cover art?
A. No, we do not allow authors to provide cover
art.
Q. How much say will I have in cover art design?
A. We have a staff of dedicated and talented
artists that work closely with the author produce cover
art that fits book. We pride ourselves on the quality of
our cover art.
Q. Will my book be edited?
A. Of course! We have a thorough and professional
editing staff that will do all they can to make your
work shine. We will not compromise on matters of grammar
and accuracy.
Q. What kind of marketing does Cobblestone Press
do for its authors?
We currently maintain
a fully functional chat room, a newsletter, a
discussion group, a quarterly magazine, a writer’s Blog,
forum, MySpace, YouTube, and BEBO. Our new release
announcements are sent to over ten newsgroups with
roughly 11k members. We submit books to sites and arrange publisher days with large
readers groups. We believe, strongly, that promotion is
a two-way street and we’ll do all that we can to help
our authors promote themselves and their work.
Q. Why should I publish at Cobblestone Press?
A. We’re dedicated to producing quality.
Everything about Cobblestone is designed to create a
positive, creative, and attractive experience for both
authors and readers. Our contracts are pro-author and
demonstrate our dedication to the success of our authors
while they are with us and beyond.
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