There is no denying how daunting the world of publishing can be, especially if you have not had a story published before and you are submitting a manuscript for the very first time. At Foreshore Publishing, we only work with new and emerging authors. This means we are regularly faced with individuals who are unfamiliar with the submissions process. A lot of new and emerging authors do not know what information to include, how to format their manuscript and where exactly to submit their work. Luckily, we have made the process as easy as possible. Our Short Fiction Manuscript Guidelines Though short fiction stories vary hugely in regards to genre and target audience, it’s important that all submissions follow a similar style and that certain criteria are met. Your manuscript should meet our simple guidelines before you submit it, as this will give our editors a clear idea of what you have to offer as an aspiring author. You will need to send a synopsis of your work and the complete manuscript, which should be written using 12pt Times New Roman font. Everything should be in one file, not separate files for each chapter. Your manuscript should be between 10,000 and 40,000 words, which is typically between 50 and 200 pages. As we publish short fiction, works longer than this will not be considered. Please include the word count, genre and target audience for your submission. Include your name, contact details and any relevant author information about you that we should know. Please send your short fiction manuscript as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF file. Once you have ensured your manuscript meets the above criteria, it’s ready to send to the Foreshore Publishing editorial team at submissions@foreshorepublishing.com. If an editor considers your work to be a good fit for us, we will be in touch with a publishing offer. Submitting Your Short Fiction Work If you are interested in publishing a short fiction book, you have come to the right place. At Foreshore Publishing, we focus our attention on short fiction stories by new and emerging authors. Once you have read the submission guidelines and you know how to prepare your short fiction manuscript, submit your work to our editors. If the editor considers the work to be appropriate for Foreshore Publishing, we will put forward an offer of publication. To find out more, get in touch with the Foreshore Publishing team.
There are few feelings greater than finally finishing your short fiction manuscript, but this can be quickly overshadowed by the confusion of how to get it published. As a new author, having your work published is the goal but knowing how to go about things can be difficult. There are a lot of options, such as choosing between traditional publishing and self-publishing, and there is no shortage of publishing companies who are currently accepting manuscripts. However, in order to successfully get your book on the shelves, you need to get published successfully and by the right people. Find the Right Publisher There are a lot of different publishers out there and finding the right one is key. Otherwise, you run the risk of submitting your work to companies that are highly unlikely to be interested in what you have to offer. Researching a publisher will let you know if they are a good fit for your and your book. For example, researching Foreshore Publishing will highlight that we are looking for short fiction books and so submitting anything other than this will not be successful. It’s a good idea to check out what other books a company has published, to see if yours lines up. Once you have found a publisher, it’s time to show them that there is a market for your book. Prepare Your Manuscript for Submission Before submitting your manuscript, take the time to find out if the publisher is accepting submissions and where you should send it. You also need to pay attention to the format they are looking for, as different publishers have slightly different manuscript guidelines that you will need to meet. For example, they may specifically ask for a manuscript as a Microsoft Word format or they may have a maximum word count. You also need to pay attention to what information an editor wants from you such as word count, genre and target audience. The majority of publishers will also require you to send a synopsis and covering letter, which is where you explain why your book is the ideal match for them. At Foreshore Publishing, we accept submissions via submissions@foreshorepublishing.com and we do have some manuscript guidelines to bear in mind. Once you have submitted your short fiction story to us, our editors will consider if it’s a good match and put forward a publishing offer.
A lot of people grow up with dreams of becoming an author, and many make it into a full time career, but how do authors earn a living? It’s a question that a lot of people ask before they begin writing their first book and rightly so. After all, you don’t want to spend hours of time developing a fantastic book only to receive nothing in return. There are a handful of ways authors earn a living, but royalties are the most important. Earning Money as an Author via Royalties One of the main ways authors earn a living is via royalties, which allows them to make money directly from the sales of their book. Royalties are small payments to an author for every copy of their book that is sold, and the amount is calculated on a percentage basis. The more books that are sold, the more money an author makes. This is why marketing a book is so important, as the number of copies sold directly affects how much money an author makes. Traditionally published authors typically receive royalties of between 10% and 12% of the recommended retail price (RRP) per book. At Foreshore Publishing, we keep things equal by giving our authors royalties of 50% of each short fiction book that is sold. If you publish a book with us, you can always expect an equal share of royalties. Other Ways Authors Earn a Living For many authors, other than those who are fortunate enough to sell millions of copies of their books worldwide, finding a way to supplement their income from royalties is key. This is not unusual and the majority of short fiction writers do have other sources of income. If an author does not sell enough copies to earn a living from royalties alone they may host writing workshops, teach or speak at professional events. Some authors offer freelance writing services and others have another job entirely. Earning money as an author is hugely dependent on you, your skills and the success of your book. Whereas some authors earn enough from royalties to focus on their writing, others rely on other means. Luckily, when you publish with Foreshore Publishing, you can enjoy high royalty rates and a hybrid publishing contract. To find out more about publishing a short fiction book with us, get in touch with our talented team.
