What kind of
publisher is Lachesis Publishing?
Lachesis
Publishing is a royalty-paying publisher of fiction works by authors, new or previously published. We are a
print and an ebook publisher offering our reading public the
very best titles via direct download or overnight shipping
from our website store. Our titles are released simultaneously
in print and e-book formats. We do not offer advances, but pay
quarterly royalties on retail sales and wholesale orders. Our
authors' titles are carried on our website store for retail
sale for a three year period, far longer than traditional
brick and mortar stores which average a thirty day stay on
their shelves
.
Lachesis
Publishing charges NO fees to the author to
be published in print and ebook format. We also provide the
author with complete editorial services, exclusive cover art,
an author website sub domain. All these services are FREE to the author.
We
do accept simultaneous submissions.
What
we don't accept
Lachesis
will not accept the following genres: non-fiction
and poetry.
What
follows is our guide to the preparation of a full manuscript.
This
guide is intended for authors wishing to submit to the Lachesis
Publishing House. Checking a publisher's particular house style
before submission and adjusting the manuscript accordingly will
greatly increase an author's chance. Our house style is
strictly our preference and not universal.
All
submissions to Lachesis Publishing must be submitted using the
Word or RTF (rich text format) electronic format. Partial or
manuscripts in other electronic formats or on hard copy will not
be considered. The following email address has been specifically
set up for this purpose:
submissions@lachesispublishing.com
Authors are requested to
provide the following:.
Your
submission (email) should provide the following:
1-
your introduction within the email;
2-
a short synopsis attached as a Word doc or RTF;
3-
your first three chapters attached as a Word doc or RTF;
4-
a marketing plan. Let
us know how you will help us in promoting your book locally and nationally. Will
you do book signings in your area? Will
you promote your book through ads (even through free venues) within the literary
or your local community? How
will you spread the word that you were published? We
are looking for authors who will participate in the promotion of their own
titles.
Below is a condensed version of our house style:
1.
The title page should include authors name, pen name, title
of story, genre and subgenre, word count, and contact
information (i.e.-address, phone number, e-mail address)
Note:
Failure to include a title page with the above information will
result in an automatic rejection.
2.
If
desired, add a page for each of these (in this order) before the
actual story:
a)
Short biography;
b)
Dedication;
c)
Acknowledgements;
d)
Table of Contents named simply Contents;
e)
Foreword by someone other than the author;
f)
Preface by the author;
g)
List of illustrations/tables/maps/etc.;
Note:
If each chapter is titled, then please include these in Contents;
3.
No page numbers or headers/footers.
4.
All text (including title and sub titles) should be in 10pt.
Times New Roman.
Exception:
For special effect, in which case it should be clearly noted in
brackets.
5,
All
headings should be unjustified (toward the left margin).
6.
The first word of the opening paragraph of a chapter or chapter
section must be against the left margin.
7.
The first word of following paragraphs must be consistently
indented. Remain
consistent throughout the manuscript.
8.
Lines should be spaced at 1.5.
9.
There must be no line breaks (i.e. no blank line or return
between paragraphs) between regular paragraphs.
10.
Between sections there should be two line breaks (i.e. two blank
lines or two returns) between the end of one section and start
of the next.
11.
Between the chapter heading and the first line of the chapter,
there should be two line breaks (two blank lines or two returns)
between the chapter heading and the first line of the chapter.
12.
All punctuation must be consistently followed by only ONE space.
13.
Confirm the end of your manuscript with the words:
THE
END.
Be as flawless as possible with grammar and spelling. Editors do
not expect perfection, but genuine effort. Automatic spelling
and grammar checks can be used, but only as a
guide. This facility must be properly proofed by eye BEFORE SUBMISSION.
A manuscript sample is presently being developed. It will show, at a glance, how a
manuscript should be presented. It will also include in-depth information that will be a necessity to the new writer. Please check here often to later download that precious sample.
Professional presentation clears the first hurdle. Assessment readers are required to
save valuable time by rejecting manuscripts which are obviously not laid out properly.
Final
note
Proofread your copy thoroughly several times before submitting.
If possible, also have it proofread by a non-fan reader. Friends
or family members can often be biased.
Thank
you for your interest,
Carole
Spencer
Publisher, Lachesis Publishing
