Imprint Submission Guidelines for How-To Write Books
Commissioning Editor – Suzanne Ruthven
At Compass Books we are looking for creative writing
books that are instructional and entertaining, by authors that are widely
published in their genre, and who tutor at popular conferences and
workshops. The general approach should
be informal and aimed at beginners as well as more experienced writers who are
exploring different disciplines. We are
particularly interested in how-to write submissions from
author-tutors in the genres of the MB&S market, children (different age
groups), historical fact and fiction, thriller/chiller, sport, gardening,
erotica, comedy, scriptwriting, food, fantasy and science fiction, with plenty
of writing exercises included in the text.
Submissions should be submitted via the website or email in
the form of a short proposal in the first instance; followed by a synopsis,
full chapter breakdown, author biography and opening draft chapters if requested. The finished typescript should not be less
than 45,000 words and each chapter should contain a number of formal writing
exercises. A decision is normally made
within 1-2 weeks. No advances: royalties paid twice yearly.
Compass Points: We are also introducing a mini how-to
series on the different writing disciplines, such as writing captivating
dialogue, constructing the plot, the importance of establishing time and place,
self-publication, creating believable characters, different forms of poetry,
etc. The finished typescript should be
around 25,000 words maximum including writing exercises - but please submit a
short proposal with author biography in the first instance via the website or
email.
See our Facebook to find out how our authors like working
with us.
Website: www.compass-books.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JHPCompassBooks
Email: publisher1@compass-books.net
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