We are an alternative publishing group using an innovative strategy for both online publishing, paying both traditional royalties and member-dues profit sharing for authors. We are looking for well-written, cutting edge original erotic fiction of all lengths.
Publication takes multiple forms:
ForbiddenFiction's innovative system allows for author support and profit sharing at all levels and gives readers a variety of ways in which they can interact with the authors and purchase the works. We have a multi-level process which will give the reader more than just the chance to read the story, but to interact with the author(s) and other readers.
For multi-chapter (novel length, over 50,000 words) works:
1. Serialized on the front of our website, most likely in the form of one chapter (around 3000 words each) per week. The initial serialization is free to all readers, but only if they are willing to wait and read it as posted. At the beginning and end of every chapter, they are offered a chance to "buy it now." There are a lot of people who will read and buy in this format that would not do so if only given a sample chapter. The lure of the "free" is very powerful. Yet, once they get into the story, many readers will be willing to pay for the option of not waiting any longer to find out what happens next.
2. Ebook format on our site - links available in every chapter and in our catalog. Readers will have the option of buying the completed work immediately as a download (both during the serialization and after). Authors (and editors) get royalties from every sale of the ebook.
3. Ebook format on other sites. We will also sell the ebook at other venues (such as Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, and others). Authors (and editors) will also receive royalties from these sales as they traditionally would.
4. Print-on-demand books. If the sales of the ebook warrant it, novels may be also available through print-on-demand books. On both the site and the other venues, readers will have the option of buying print-on-demand versions of the book. Royalties apply here as well. Some authors may also want to work with us to offer autographed copies to readers who come through promotions on the site.
5. Paid members only archiving. After a work has finished its run as a free serial on the site, it will be moved to the Paid Members section which will be set up as a searchable archive. We will have unique hit counters on these pages and authors will receive a profit share of member dues based on the volume of hits their pages receive.
For medium length works (novellas and short stories, over 5,000 and under 50,000 words) works:
1. Serialized on the front of our website, most likely in the form of one chapter (around 3000 words each) per week. The initial serialization is free to all readers, but only if they are willing to wait and read it as posted. At the beginning and end of every chapter, they are offered a chance to "buy it now." There are a lot of people who will read and buy in this format that would not do so if only given a sample chapter. The lure of the "free" is very powerful. Yet, once they get into the story, many readers will be willing to pay for the option of not waiting any longer to find out what happens next.
2. Ebook format on our site - links available in every chapter and in our catalog. Readers will have the option of buying the completed work immediately as a download (both during the serialization and after). Authors (and editors) get royalties from every sale of the ebook.
3. Shorter works may be bundled in to Anthologies, either single-authored or multi-authored by theme. These would then be made available not only on our site, but in ebook format on other sites. We will also cross post to other venues (such as Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, and others). Authors (and editors) will also receive royalties from these sales as they traditionally would.
4. Print-on-demand books. If the sales of the ebook warrant it, anthologies may be also available through print-on-demand books. On both the site and the other venues, readers will have the option of buying print-on-demand versions of the book. Royalties apply here as well. Some authors may also want to work with us to offer autographed copies to readers who come through promotions on the site.
5. Paid Members only archiving. After a work has finished its run as a free serial on the site, it will be moved to the Paid Members section which will be set up as a searchable archive. We will have unique hit counters on these pages and authors will receive a profit share of member dues based on the volume of hits their pages receive.
For short works (short stories under 5,000 words):
1. Posted on the front of our website. The initial post is free to all readers, but only if they are willing to wait and read it as posted. At the beginning and end of every chapter, they are offered a chance to "buy it now." Some readers prefer downloading to reading online. After several days (most likely three) the story moves to our Paid Members Only section.
2. Ebook format on our site - both at the initial posting and in our catalog. The "buy it now" readers will have the option of buying the story as a download. Authors (and editors) get royalties from every sale of the ebook.
3. Shorter works may be bundled in to Anthologies, either single-authored or multi-authored by theme. These would then be made available no only on our stied, but in ebook format on other sites. We will also cross post to other venues (such as Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, and others). Authors (and editors) will also receive royalties from these sales as they traditionally would.
4. Print-on-demand books. If the sales of the ebook warrant it, anthologies may be also available through print-on-demand books. On both the site and the other venues, readers will have the option of buying print-on-demand versions of the book. Royalties apply here as well. Some authors may also want to work with us to offer autographed copies to readers who come through promotions on the site.
5. Paid Members only archiving. After a work has finished its free run for a few days on the site, it will be moved to the Paid Members section which will be set up as a searchable archive. We will have unique hit counters on these pages and authors will receive a profit share of member dues based on the volume of hits their pages receive.
Some stories don't fit the guidelines of a lot of the publishers out there. Nearly all publishers have standard limits on content such as "no rape or bestiality." Instead of content limits (or warnings), ForbiddenFiction will have searchable Content Labels that allow readers the flexibility of choosing the types of stories to read.
We know that while some authors can self-publish, the time spent designing the book format and cover, selling the book, and all the technical aspects can take valuable time away from writing. This site is designed with both readers and writers in mind, to maximize the experience for both. With ForbiddenFiction, you are part of a team of people with over thirty years publishing experience, all working to make, promote and enjoy erotic fiction.
Can anyone submit work to ForbiddenFiction?
ForbiddenFiction will consider both submissions of short works (under 10,000) and query letters from authors with previously published work. Send email with a description of the work your would like to submit (including summary, genre(s), and length) and information and links to your other work to email listed at the bottom of this FAQ. (Please read all first.)
At this time, we will be giving priority to the submissions from invited authors. Unsolicited queries and submissions may take longer. We have not yet sent a general call for submissions as our team is not yet ready for the possible deluge of submissions from an open call. We will be prioritizing authors whose work we know from other venues or who have been recommended to us by authors already working with us.
Since the site requires all members be at least 18 or over, that is also true of our authors as well.
Does it cost authors money to publish with ForbiddenFiction?
No! We are not a vanity press. We won't publish something because someone pays us to do it and we will be paying royalties to the creators of the work on our site. (The only exceptions will be if we allow fan work to be posted in some forums.)
While there will be Free Memberships and Paid Memberships for those who want to read the site, with differing levels of access, the authors we publish will not have to pay for membership as long as their work is hosted on the site (and they abide by site rules).
What are your royalty rates?
They are commensurate with current publishing standards. We expect to pay 35% on eBooks, 8% on print books and a proportional rate for membership income. Unusually, even short works will be paid based on a proportionate royalty system rather than the standard flat rate. This will mean less money up front but a greater chance at long term income.
Will you allow simultaneous submissions?
We cannot read a work if it is submitted to another publisher at the same time. If we are going to put the work into reading and reviewing a work, we want to know that it is available if we wish to publish it. If we send you an invitation, you know your work will be read and seriously considered. If we like it, we are committing the time of our entire staff to making it happen.
Can I submit more than one manuscript to ForbiddenFiction at the same time?
We will certainly consider more than one story at a time from an author who we have invited to work with us. New authors should let us evaluate one story at at time.
Does the work have to be finished?
Short fiction must be complete at the time it is submitted.
For longer works, you are welcome to send us queries with suggested works and/or sample chapters. We are most interested in works that have a complete first draft of over 50,000 words. Even with serialized fiction, we will not publish until the work is complete.
How should manuscript submissions be formatted?
Send your story as a word processor document (.doc, .rtf, .txt, etc.) attached to the email, but do not forget to include your complete contact information on the attached document! (If it’s only in the body of the email, it’s quite easy to have a brilliant story file in our system and then have no way to trace back where it came from.)
Manuscripts should be formatted for submission. One file per story. We prefer single spaced with a space in between paragraphs. (Indents at the beginning of paragraphs are not necessary.) Any submissions with severe formatting problems (i.e. blocks of text with no paragraph breaks, illegible fonts) will not be read. We also expect that even though we have proofreaders, that authors have read and corrected their own manuscripts before submission. Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling are necessary.
How and where do I send my submission?
We will need your legal name, as well as a physical address, in order to offer a publishing contract. Some documents will have to be mailed rather than emailed. We will keep legal names confidential if author prefers to publish under a pseudonym(s).
In the body of the e-mail include:
* Your legal name, pseudonym if applicable, and contact e-mail address.
* Working title, series name if applicable.
* Length (word count) of manuscript.
* Genre(s).
* General story description in two paragraphs.
* Writing credentials.
Attach to the e-mail the following:
* A short but complete story summary and/or synopsis.
* The complete manuscript. (File name should be the working title.)
Send to: submissions@forbiddenfiction.com
When will I hear back from ForbiddenFiction?
You will receive confirmation by email, usually within 2-3 days, that we have received your manuscript and the file opens properly. If you don’t get confirmation within a week, please check in with us. We hope to have answers to queries within 2-3 weeks and response time to read and reply to manuscripts within 4-8 weeks. (This will largely dependent on volume received.)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: submissions@forbiddenfiction.com
For submissions: submissions@forbiddenfiction.com
Website: http://www.forbiddenfiction.com
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