Submissions

Sending a Proposal

Please submit exactly and only the following:

A Query Letter with:

* Your name and contact e-mail.
* The name of the manuscript you are submitting and the name of the series it is a part of, if any.
* The completion status and expected length of your manuscript.
* The genre, the premise, and the degree of sensuality present in your manuscript.
* The marketing hook and intended readership of your manuscript.
* Your bibliography and sales history, if any.

A short but complete Synopsis focusing on the characters' goals and motivations, the major story events, climax and ending.

A Partial which includes the first Three Chapters of your manuscript. A short prologue should not be counted. If all of the major characters are not represented in the first three chapters or the love story has not yet begun, please send through those points to the nearest chapter break.

Authors with multiple previous publications may submit a proposal which includes a Query Letter and an expanded Synopsis. Please note that acceptance on proposal, while it does occur, is not the norm.

Formatting Your Submission

Please follow these simple formatting guidelines precisely.

* RTF files preferred, but will accept Microsoft Word Docs..
* Double-spaced. Standard 12 pt serif font. Times New Roman or Courier preferred.
* Emphasis and foreign words may be underlined or italicized.
* Place the Query Letter only in the body of the e-mail; you may address it to the Editor-in-Chief, Richard Garrett, or Reason. Attach the Synopsis and Partial to the e-mail .
* Include your name, pen-name and contact e-mail in the Query Letter, Synopsis and Partial.

Send the submissions package to reason1041@gmail.com

* You will receive confirmation of receipt within one week. If you have not received confirmation at the end of one week, please e-mail Editor-in-Chief Richard Garrett at reason1041@gmail.com
* Our current submissions' read time is three to four weeks. If you have not heard from an editor at the end of one month, inquire by e-mail to reason1041@gmail.com as to the status of your submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are the ones we hear most often from prospective authors. Don't see the answer to your question below? Feel free to contact our Editorial department at reason1041@gmail.com What's your turnaround time on proposals?

Our current response time to a query or proposal is less than one month. If my book is contracted, when will it be published?

Barring unforeseen circumstances, your book should be published between two and four months after we receive the final manuscript from you. Why doesn't Liberated Publishing publish books in print?

From time to time, we do publish selected titles in print. But we're committed to expanding the electronic publishing market, bringing in new customers, and finding new market segments. Electronic publishing is, still, the wave of the future. So far, e-books have barely begun to catch on, but with the technologies now coming to market and just beginning to mature, we expect to see even more growth.

When my book is published, what can I expect from Liberated Publishing?

At Liberated publishing, we're committed to treating every author and every title like an individual. You can expect the most professional marketing materials our current budget can support, targeted promotions, and top-notch assistance with your own promotional efforts. While we don't have an unlimited budget at this time, we're always interested in working with authors to develop high-quality materials and provide the expert assistance of our cover artists, web designers, and staff members to create whatever you might need to promote your book your way.

How often are royalties paid?

Royalties on e-books are paid monthly. Royalties on print books are usually paid quarterly.

Do I need an agent to submit to Liberated Publishing?

Not at all. We welcome submissions from aspiring and previously published authors, agented or not.

If I publish under a pen name, can you ensure that my real name won't be revealed?

Yes. Liberated Publishing will not reveal any confidential information about our authors unless you authorize us to do so. All of our authors are asked to complete a detailed Marketing Information Form that specifically states what information about you we may disclose for publicity purposes. This includes not only your name, but your e-mail address, web site URL, and other personal information. You may wish to review our Privacy Policy for additional information about our commitment to protecting the privacy of our customers.

Can I use my own art for the cover?

Probably not. We have a professional marketing team that understands the vision of the company and the types of art that appeals to our customers. A cover from Liberated Publishing's staff of professional artists will sell more copies of your book.

Are there any subjects or plots that you won't accept?

Good authors can make a difficult subject work, so we hesitate to discourage you from writing any story that's yearning to be written. However, we will not accept a story that includes pedophilia, necrophilia, or the inclusion of certain bodily functions. If you have a question about a particular element of your story, feel free to ask our Editor-in-Chief, Richard Garrett, via e-mail: reason1041@gmail.com

Contract Terms

Liberated Publishing is a royalty-paying epublisher. We hold to the highest standards of contract fairness, as defined by EPIC.

We ask for electronic rights for a term of two years, have a full audit clause, and pay 35% of gross sales on standalone stories. We do have a series first look clause, but it applies only while the contract is in force, and only if we are not in breach of our obligations under the contract; all ownership in characters, worlds, and 'themes' remains with the author. We currently pay royalties on a monthly basis.

We do reserve an option to publish contracted books in print, but we cannot guarantee that a specific title will be published in print