Before you scroll down to our submission guidelines,

we ask that you review our statement below to understand the publishing services we offer

and those we do not offer.

Carole Spencer,

Publisher, Lachesis Publishing

 

This page was last updated on February 5, 2009

 

House is closed to further submissions until further notice

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.

  We don't accept 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 (.doc 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 submissions: 

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.

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Let us know how you will help us in promoting your book locally and nationally.

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Will you do book signings in your area?

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Will you promote your book through ads (even through free venues) within the literary or    your local community?

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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 if required;

e) Foreword by someone other than the author if used;

f) Preface by the author;

g) List of illustrations/tables/maps/etc. if required;

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 12pt. 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.     First word of an opening paragraph of a chapter or chapter section must be at left margin.

7.     The first word of following paragraphs must be consistently indented. Remain consistent.

8.     Lines should be spaced at 1.5.

9.     There must be no blank line between paragraphs unless indicating a POV change.

10.    Between sections there should be one blank line. The next line should have four asterisks, separated by a space in between each of them -- at centre of the line. The next line should be another line break.  No indent on the next line.  Like this:

* * * *

Joe raised the knife, and with one swift downward motion, he slashed the beast's throat.

        The animal trashed....

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.

Professional presentation clears the first hurdle. Assessment readers are required to save valuable time by rejecting manuscripts which are obviously not laid out properly.

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

 Authors!

      Please take notice that we are not accepting new submissions until further notice.

 

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