Birmingham Writers’ Group

Science Fiction Novel Submission Call – January 2019

Science Fiction Novels – Starting from Tuesday 1st of January to Sunday 6th of January 2019
Midnight to midnight, UK time.

The novel, even if part of a potential series, must be able to stand alone.

Unpublished novels only.

It can be for the YA or the General Trade market.

What to submit:

1. A detailed synopsis of the whole story, ideally chapter by chapter.
2. First 3 chapters of the book in .doc or pdf format.
3. List of previously published work, if any, and social media links — new writers welcome!

• You will receive an email confirming we have your submission, generally on the same day.
• We will write back by the end of January or earlier, depending on the volume of submissions, with an answer.
• If it’s a YES, we will request the full manuscript. Make sure that it’s as close to a final draft as it possibly can — at this stage, you really want to enter the fray with a worthy challenger! However, don’t worry if you still feel that you could do with another look at the book: if we take this further, there will be time to revise, edit, etc.
• If it’s a NO, please don’t despair. There is a range of reasons for rejections, and what is not appropriate for one publisher can be perfect for another. Take a break, recharge your batteries and while you send the MS to others begin to write your next book!

See the Luna Press website for more details