Advance notice that we will be open for novella submissions in September 2018
Why so much notice? We want new work written for us. And we want this call to to reach far and wide.
We are looking to build a kickass series of novellas that defines and redefines the Twelfth Planet Press brand. We want gritty pieces that challenge the system and punch the patriarchy in the face. We want stories that resist and rebel… and maybe also books that comfort & inspire. For when things are bad out there in the world. We are looking for books that feed the angry soul.
We’re interested in hearing from marginalised writers more generally: for example, people under the QUILTBAG umbrella, including intersex people; people of colour, including Indigenous and Native writers from around the world; and disabled people. That said, we also welcome stories from authors who aren’t marginalised. Please don’t self-reject – we want your stories! If you feel your intersections are relevant to your story, you may mention them in your cover letter, but this is not required. We respect your privacy.
We’re looking for a diverse range of authors, story settings, time periods, cultural backgrounds and protagonists. Magic, history, fantasy, steampunk and science fiction are all welcome. We are also looking for fun, light crime novellas that fit within our Deadlines imprint.
Your novella should be between 17 000 and 40 000 words.
It should be considered fantasy, science fiction, horror, or crime and not published previously in any medium, including limited audience media such as Patreon. Publication is by ebook in the first instance. Payment is by way of an advance of US$300 and royalties of 40% of all monies received by the publisher, paid twice yearly.
Submissions will open on 1 September 2018 and close on 30 November 2018
Submissions should be made here: https://twelfthplanetpress.moksha.io/publication/1/3/submit
No multiple submissions or simultaneous submissions. We aim to respond to all submissions by the end of January 2019.
G’day,
This is an opportunity in getting published but I’ve just the one question: is crime horror accepted? I’ve an idea I’ve being playing about with but in the genre of both crime and horror but wasn’t sure if that’s what you’re looking for. Looking forward to your reply.
Kevin A Harris
Can I send you the story that I have begun to see if this is something you would want? Its already at 7.0000 words.
Hi!
What are examples of the type of storytelling you’re looking for with this line of novellas?
Also, how sincere is Twelfth Planet Press about publishing stories that might fall within the horror genre?
I am all over this. I have an erotic vampire short story. I would love to give wings and let it grow into something bigger.
Would you consider a 60,000 word novella?
I’ve never heard a company say they’re looking for writers with disablities. As a physically handicapped writer I just want to say that’s AWESOME!!!!
Really, can’t submit until September? I’ve the perfect crime piece.
“Release Me” (words: 20K)
Armand Laurent was sent to prison for killing his wife’s abuser in self-defense. Released, he just wants his life back. There’s only one problem – she’s remarried and has a 16-year-old son.
If you’d like a preview, let me know, please, and I’ll send the first few chapters.
My fiction has appeared in The Pacific Review and Mystery Weekly, and my film reviews in Magill’s Cinema Annual. I am the editor of Colombia Before Columbus, published by Rizzoli, and the un-credited screenwriter of “Der Todeszug” (“Deathtrain”), a German TV movie. I recently completed a 100,000-word thriller, My Wife’s Husband. John Yount, John Irving’s mentor, was also mine.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Eugene H. Davis
Hello,
I’m thinking my novella will be a great fit. Its about an “angry soul”.
I will be sending in a synopsis soon.
Thanks,
-Smith
(Silently marks calendar…)
Concerning your Advance Notice: Novella Series, I get the impression from reading your About Us section that you only want women to submit novellas to you, especially from Australia. Is this correct?
So if I have a horror novella, of 27,600 words, titled “Mann of War on Marine Mountain,” I shouldn’t bother to submit it to you beginning in September 2018?
Thanks for any further information you can provide.
I’m very interested in submitting to you but wondered if I could just ascertain if my Nick Nightmare, private eye public fist, might fit the bill. His yarns are first person, hard-boiled p.i. laconic humour, a touch of Spillane, Nick N versus Mythos, black magic, demons, monsters of all kinds. He’s not just another occult pi – his first collection, NICK NIGHTMARE INVESTIGATES won the coveted British fantasy Award for Best Collection a couple of years ago. I have a novella in mind, so if it is the sort of thing you might be interested in, I’ll submit it and see what you think. Adrian Cole
I have one I could send now; new unpublished. One issue though I’m a hetro. divorced white female so my personhood might be to main stream. Mind you I write fantasy sci-fi adventure fiction so really they don’t have a cubby hole to fit me into.
Good Morning,
Would you consider novella length collections of short stories?
Tom Vaine
Hi Tom,
No, a collection of short stories, no matter the length is a collection of short stories. I am only seeking novellas at this time.
HI Tabitha,
Please don’t self reject – we are not exclusive and encourage you to submit.
Hi Adrian,
I certainty don’t think your description is outside of our guidelines.
Hi Robert,
That is not correct, we are not exclusive and encourage you to submit. You will see e have published other novellas by straight white men.
Hi! Just to let you know, we require complete manuscripts for our submissions.
HI Eugene,
That’s correct, we open in September for submissions. We’re working on other projects and commitments currently.
HI! Thank you! You might enjoy our Defying Doomsday anthology we recently published http://www.twelfthplanetpress.com/products/ebooks/defying-doomsday
No. 60 000 words is considered novel length.
Excellent.
We have published a diverse array of award winning horror in the history of our publishing.
70 000 words is a novel length work. We are currently closed to novels at this time.
Crime horror is accepted.
My novella is 47,567 words. Is this too long to meet your guidelines? I realize it’s over 40,000…..but, is it TOO MUCH over? It’s a light murder mystery – set in Texas – based around a community theatre group. The sleuth is a church secretary who directs at the theatre. I’ve never submitted anything to be published. I am a few months shy of 70, divorced, dealing with post-polio syndrome but still working full time. Mainly just worried about the length. Please let me know.
Thanks so much!
Is a submission on Lizzie Borden OK? Most of the content is nonfiction, but there will be conversations that, based mostly on fact, may be slightly fiction.
Will these only be published as ebooks, or will there be paperbacks or a paperback anthology as well? I sell my books at conventions and I want to have something physical to sell.
Hello. Another question about length. My ms., “The Last Word Cemetery,” weighs in at 45,800 words. Would that push your maximum for a novella?
Regards,
Jeanette
My novella falls in both the horror and fantasy genres. Will it be accepted?
My novella falls in both the horror and fantasy genres. Will it be okay to submit? It’s close to 50,000 words.
My steampunk bounty hunter cowgirl and her innocent yet unwilling time traveling victim , the constable are waiting on go gor submission
It’s been posted elsewhere that the deadline is August 31, 2018, but here it notes November 30, 2018. Which one is it? Thank you!
Hi Lisa!
There are two separate novella submissions periods. The Festive-themed novellas deadline is August 31. Genre novellas will open Sep 1 through to Nov 30.
HI Aisha,
The upper limit is 40 000 words. If you really are intent on submitting to this call, I suggest having another edit and seeing where you can cut word count.
HI Jeanette,
The upper limit is 40 000, I would say 46 000 is probably too high. I suggest having another edited and seeing what you can cut.
HI Mandy,
These will only be ebooks at this stage.
HI Kira,
It sounds like your submission is not a novella, so probably doesn’t fit this call.
Hi Lydie,
Your novella does sound like it fits my call except for the length. I’d suggest another quick edit to see what you can cut from the word count.
At last, a humanly contactable, clear speaking publisher! How refreshing! I hope you are able to remain this way. Thank you!
Sincerely Bruce Harper
Where do I send it? Ready to go today!
Working to cut words now.
All the information you need, can be found here: https://twelfthplanetpress.moksha.io/publication/1/3/submit
Can I submit what I have? I have a few chapters done but working on the rest
Hi I’m William Frohning and I was wondering if stories about
gay male heroes with a horror theme is welcome.
Hi, do you accept works that are part of a series? I have a novella that is 33 k, but I meant it as the first book in a series. Is that acceptable for you?
HI Geetha, we do consider novellas that are the first in a series.
We are looking for complete manuscripts at this time.
If your story with a gay male hero with a horror theme fits the rest of our submission guidelines, then it is welcome.
Hi, just one more doubt. Do you have any specific format for your submissions? Also, if a few chapters have been published in Patreon, does that count as publication?
HI Geetha,
As long as the entire work has not been published, it’s still eligible. Please note in your cover letter that the first few chapters were pre-published, just for the information.
Best wishes!
Hello!
I’m new to submitting manuscripts and I’m wondering if there’s a specific format I should submit the file as.
Thank you!
HI Kyla,
I accept a couple of file formats but when you head over to the submissions site, whatever it lets you upload is fine (I think it’s .doc and .rtf etc)
I have written a novella that I think you might like, but I missed the last open submission call. When are you opening to submissions again? Thanks.
Hi Vibert,
We will be opening to novellas again later in the year.
Can you tell me when you will be open for Novellas submission? Thank you.