J. Burrage Publications, LLC has announced an open call for new writers to submit manuscripts within multiple genres. JBP specializes in new authors, with a focus on helping African-American women with stories to tell get their manuscript published and in the hands of readers around the world.
JBP is seeking new writers, though established writers are also welcome to submit manuscripts. Currently, JBP is accepting submissions in the following genres:
* Fiction (general, contemporary and urban)
* Poetry
* Science Fiction
* Mystery (general, contemporary and urban)
Urban and contemporary fiction are the most heavily sought submission types, and writers are asked only to submit samples of their manuscript (not full manuscripts). The publisher offers full submission guidelines at http://www.jbpublications.com/becoming_a_jbp_author/submission_guidelines.
JBP is a new publishing house that began accepting new authors in 2011, and their goal of “taking over the industry, one book at a time,” is very apparent. While the company might be new, they have published several critically acclaimed novels, including Caught Up, a street thriller, and Secrets Revealed, a sci-fi thriller. One factor that sets JBP apart from other publishers is their mission – to find unknown writers with powerful, compelling stories to tell and build their reputations. With a significant focus on attracting and promoting minority female authors, the publisher offers something that few others can.
The “3-B Dimension” experience is another innovative development here. This is an entirely new reading experience, designed to hook readers and leave them wanting more – creating the most unique experience the reader has ever known. Lesser-known writers, undiscovered talents and new authors will help build the 3-B Dimension through compelling stories unlike anything readers have read previously, creating a synergistic platform for all authors published through JBP.
How to Submit Your Manuscript
We highly suggest that you contact us at info@jbpublications.com to get more information prior to submitting a sample to us.
When submitting your book for consideration, DO NOT send the entire manuscript. Send the first three chapters, along with the written synopsis on what the book is about. Include your name, email address, and bio with your submission. Telephone number is helpful but not required. The sample and synopsis can be in Word or PDF format. All samples and manuscripts must be in 12-point font, Times New Roman type font, and double-spaced with 1 inch margins all around. Do not send a sample if you are not finished writing your manuscript. Incomplete manuscripts will not be considered.
Once your book has been considered, we will email you to inform you if it has been accepted for publishing. If accepted, we will then send you a contract and ask you to send the complete manuscript. This contract will explain the terms and conditions. You can either scan or fax the signed contract to us or you can mail it to the mailing address we will provide in the email. All complete manuscripts MUST be emailed in Word format. From there, the publishing process will begin.
If your book is not accepted, we will inform you on the reasons. This doesn’t necessarily means that your book is not worth publishing; it simply means that it is not what we are looking for at this time. You can always improve your manuscript and resubmit it at a later date.
Send your samples and completed manuscripts to submissions@jbpublications.com. Do not send samples or full manuscripts as part of the email (copying and pasting the sample in the body of the email). Send them as attachments to the email.
You can also mail samples to:
J. Burrage Publications, LLC
Attn: Submissions
P. O. Box 1949
Mesilla Park, NM 88047
All mailed submissions must follow the same format as if it was emailed. No handwritten submissions will be accepted and they must be bound. We do not return submissions, so do not send your only copy.
Any submission not following these guidelines will automatically be rejected.
Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for us to review your sample.
About J. Burrage Publications, LLC: Founded by author JB Burrage in 2007, J. Burrage Publications, LLC has seen significant growth, and opened their doors to new, unknown authors with compelling tales to weave. JBP is a company on a mission – to take advantage of e-publishing and Internet technology to bring readers the best novels and the most unique reading experience possible. Unlike most major publishers, JBP has embraced the e-publishing revolution and offers eBooks as well as printed books through an immense array of online retailers.
Via: news.yahoo.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@jbpublications.com
For submissions: submissions@jbpublications.com
Website: http://www.JBPublications.com