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Submission Guidelines
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Seasonal Submissions |
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FAQ |
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| We are an
electronic publisher of sensual and 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.
Royalty rate is 35% of the cover price and will be paid on a monthly
basis.
Our
contract is for electronic rights for three (3) years.
Print rights on full
length works are negotiated separately and at our discretion.
We
accept all levels of sensual to erotic romance. While we want our authors to feel free to be
creative as possible we do insist on strong plots, fully developed
characters, and a Happily Ever After ending. All sexually active
characters in the manuscript must be at least 18 no matter the time
period.
Full
manuscript is required at submission. NO Synopsis required or
expected. We will not contract based on
proposal or partial submissions.
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
Full
Novel: 65,001-100,000
Manuscripts that depict any group of people in a negative, demeaning
light will not be considered. No
Exceptions.
A big
no to the following:
closed door sex,
fan fiction, forced seduction, 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.)
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 5-100k in the following genres:
Action Adventure, African American, Contemporary, Fantasy, Futuristic / Science Fiction,
Gay, Historical, Interracial /Multicultural, Ménage, Paranormal (Werewolf,
Vampire, Ghosts, Magic, etc), Romantic Comedy, Time Travel, and Thriller/Suspense,
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-100k
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 and heat levels.
Wicked™ Submissions
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 2008
Word Count: 10k-40k
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Must be submitted by July 10, 2008
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".
12 Days of Christmas 2008
Word Count: 10k-40k
Genre: Mainstream/Sensual/Erotic Romance (Must be
Christmas oriented)
Must be submitted by September 1, 2008
All genres welcome for this line. Fun and heart-warming
tales are of special interest.
The Valentine Monologues 2009
Word Count: 10k-40k
Genre: Romantic Comedy (erotic preferred)
POV: FIRST Person Only
Must be submitted by November 15, 2008
Sassy, romantic, and funny-- it's all about being a girl
and falling in love with the right guy on Cupid's day.
We also accept mainstream/sensual romance of all genres
that are Valentine themed stories for release around the
V-Day celebration. |
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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 multiple submissions?
A. No
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.
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 year. 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 PDF 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 more than ten
review sites and arrange publisher days with large
readers groups. The publisher also sponsors print
advertisements. 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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