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*We will be temporarily closing submissions from September 1, 2022*
General guidelines We like strong writing, well-crafted worlds, and original voices. We strongly believe that diversity in speculative fiction is a good thing, and we encourage submissions from authors of marginalized or underrepresented communities. We accept multiple submissions. No simultaneous submissions. All Pink Narcissus Press publications will be made available in both trade paperback and e-book format. |
Submissions: Novels
The editors at Pink Narcissus Press are currently considering longer works (around 50,000 words and up) for future publication. In particular, we are interested in fiction novels that are well-written but may have been passed over by the larger publishing houses because they do not neatly fit into a specific genre or are just not "commercial" enough. If you have such a novel, then Pink Narc might be the home for your work. Although we will consider most types of speculative fiction, preference will be given to novellas and novels with strong elements of fantasy and/or sci-fi. Sorry, but we are not really interested in YA (Young Adult) novels.
We will not consider unfinished manuscripts, unsolicited short story collections, or non-fiction. No simultaneous submissions.
Please submit the entire manuscript. A synopsis (of any length) or outline of the work is appreciated.
Standard manuscript format is preferred. If you are not sure what that means, please read Dr. Bill's "A Note to Contributors" which explains how to write a proper cover letter and format a manuscript.
All novel and novella submissions should be sent to [email protected].
Payment and rights
For writers
Upon acceptance, the publisher will enter into negotiations about royalties and rights. At this time, Pink Narcissus (like many small presses) is only able to offer a small advance of US $250 for novellas or novels.
For artists
For single illustrations (cover art, website illustrations, etc.) we pay a one-time honorarium ranging from $100-200 depending on the complexity of the illustration. From artists we ask for NON-exclusive rights.
The editors at Pink Narcissus Press are currently considering longer works (around 50,000 words and up) for future publication. In particular, we are interested in fiction novels that are well-written but may have been passed over by the larger publishing houses because they do not neatly fit into a specific genre or are just not "commercial" enough. If you have such a novel, then Pink Narc might be the home for your work. Although we will consider most types of speculative fiction, preference will be given to novellas and novels with strong elements of fantasy and/or sci-fi. Sorry, but we are not really interested in YA (Young Adult) novels.
We will not consider unfinished manuscripts, unsolicited short story collections, or non-fiction. No simultaneous submissions.
Please submit the entire manuscript. A synopsis (of any length) or outline of the work is appreciated.
Standard manuscript format is preferred. If you are not sure what that means, please read Dr. Bill's "A Note to Contributors" which explains how to write a proper cover letter and format a manuscript.
All novel and novella submissions should be sent to [email protected].
Payment and rights
For writers
Upon acceptance, the publisher will enter into negotiations about royalties and rights. At this time, Pink Narcissus (like many small presses) is only able to offer a small advance of US $250 for novellas or novels.
For artists
For single illustrations (cover art, website illustrations, etc.) we pay a one-time honorarium ranging from $100-200 depending on the complexity of the illustration. From artists we ask for NON-exclusive rights.