Pill Hill Press
Standard Anthology Submission Guidelines
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Standard Anthology Submission Guidelines
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So you're ready to submit your story to Pill Hill Press... We look forward to reading your work, but ask that you take a couple of minutes to familiarize yourself with our preferred submission format.
All Submitted Fiction Should Be In The Following Format:
· Send as a Word Document or RTF attachment (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
· Times New Roman (or similar, easy to read font), 12 pt, double spaced
· 1" Margins
· Left Justified (Align Text Left)
· No Spaces Between Paragraphs
· 1/2" Tabbed Indents
· One space after sentences rather than two
· Section Breaks Marked With Centered ***
· Contact Information (including, at the bare minimum, REAL NAME & EMAIL ADDRESS)
· Title half way down the first page, BYLINE/WRITING AS NAME below the title
· No Headers or Footers, No Page Numbers
· Use Italics instead of underline or _this_ or *this*
· Use "double quotation marks" instead of 'single quotation marks'
· Include a short (2-4 sentence) biography, written in the third person, following your story. This will run after your story in the anthology (if selected for publication)
This is just a general note about author biographies -- PLEASE submit the biography you would like me to run after your story should it be selected for publication along with your initial submission. I often format/copyedit as I go. This makes my life MUCH easier.
Also, please send a biography that you're happy with -- with the correct byline and information. Make sure the name you list as the author of the stories matches the name in your biography. I'm suddenly getting inundated with authors asking to change/add their bios after I've typeset the book... it leads to all sorts of problems and I won't be able to accomodate these changes in the future. I copy/paste the bios, I don't edit them -- they should be print ready when they are sent along with your submission.
I include the biographies in the anthologies because I think it's nice to let the reader know about the author (and to give some credit to the authors), but it shouldn't be more work to include/copyedit/revise the biographies than the stories.
Please be reasonable -- I can't include a two page biography in an anthology. It is not necessary to list every publication credit you have ever received in CAPS BOLD, or to give a shout out to every friend/relative you have. I will not insert black and white publicity photos or small press ads in the biography section following the story. While I realize that many of you work for/represent/own/have undying loyalty for a different small press (and I think that is wonderful), I can't include ads in your biography.
Please Include The Following With Every Submission:
· Brief Cover Letter. A short greeting, submission TITLE and WORD COUNT. You may include a list of publication credits or any other information you would like, but it is not necessary. Also, include CONTACT INFORMATION (Your REAL NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS, at the bare minimum). DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE A BRIEF BIO (AS REQUESTED ABOVE) ALONG WITH EVERY SUBMISSION.
· Subject Line -- Please put ANTHOLOGY TITLE SUBMISSION: Title/Last Name (Word Count) [Example -- FIRE & ICE SUBMISSION: My Story is Steamy/Roberts (35,000)].
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who may submit?
· Any person age 19 and older may submit to Pill Hill Press (19 is the legal age of majority in Nebraska, where Pill Hill Press is located); authors 16-18 may submit if they provide a letter of permission from their legal guardian.
What genres do you accept?
· We are open to all mainstream genres (including horror, science fiction and fantasy), as long as it fits the theme of the anthology to which you are submitting. Please, NO erotica.
Do you only accept stories written in third person?
· We MUCH PREFER stories written in the third person, though stories written in the first person may be considered. We are not looking for stories told through second person. (PLEASE NOTE: Some anthologies will only accept stories written in third person. Please see the call for submissions for each particular anthology). (Exception: Daily Flash Anthology -- any viewpoint is welcome)
How long/short should my story be?
· The word count minimum/maximum requirements differ with each anthology. Please see the call for submissions for each particular anthology.
What are your content standards?
· Graphic language/scenes are okay as long as integral to the story; No gratuitous sex scenes or shock-effect vulgarity. Nothing "X" rated.
Do you accept Multiple Submissions?
· Please only send one story per anthology at a time. If we pass on your original submission, please feel free to send in another. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Do you accept Simultaneous Submissions?
· No, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. We try to send out rejections and/or short list notifications in a timely fashion. Please note the date of the deadline when you submit your story. As we do not make any final selections until the after the deadline has passed, it is possible we may hold on to your story for a long time. If you don't want to wait for a response, please submit your story close to the deadline. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Do you accept Reprints?
· No, we are looking for original, unpublished work. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Where do I send my electronic submission?
· Each anthology has a different submission email address. The email addresses are listed on the individual call for submissions page.
Can I mail you my submission? I don't have/like/want email.
· We MUCH PREFER electronic submissions, but will accept submissions sent traditionally through the mail. If your story is accepted for publication, you will be asked to provide us with a digital copy of your story (emailed, sent on disposable disk, etc.). Include a SASE with your submission. If you would like your manuscript returned, please include envelope with sufficient postage.
Mail Submissions To:
Pill Hill Press
343 W 4th St
Chadron, NE 69337
United States
Do I get paid for my story?
· Pay varies from anthology to anthology. Please see the call for submission pages for more details.
Will you notify me that you received my submission?
· We have an auto-reply set up for submissions to let you know we successfully received your story. If you don't receive the auto-reply within a couple of minutes of submitting, please query to pillhillpress@gmail.com
Have more questions? Email pillhillpress@gmail.com.
All Submitted Fiction Should Be In The Following Format:
· Send as a Word Document or RTF attachment (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
· Times New Roman (or similar, easy to read font), 12 pt, double spaced
· 1" Margins
· Left Justified (Align Text Left)
· No Spaces Between Paragraphs
· 1/2" Tabbed Indents
· One space after sentences rather than two
· Section Breaks Marked With Centered ***
· Contact Information (including, at the bare minimum, REAL NAME & EMAIL ADDRESS)
· Title half way down the first page, BYLINE/WRITING AS NAME below the title
· No Headers or Footers, No Page Numbers
· Use Italics instead of underline or _this_ or *this*
· Use "double quotation marks" instead of 'single quotation marks'
· Include a short (2-4 sentence) biography, written in the third person, following your story. This will run after your story in the anthology (if selected for publication)
This is just a general note about author biographies -- PLEASE submit the biography you would like me to run after your story should it be selected for publication along with your initial submission. I often format/copyedit as I go. This makes my life MUCH easier.
Also, please send a biography that you're happy with -- with the correct byline and information. Make sure the name you list as the author of the stories matches the name in your biography. I'm suddenly getting inundated with authors asking to change/add their bios after I've typeset the book... it leads to all sorts of problems and I won't be able to accomodate these changes in the future. I copy/paste the bios, I don't edit them -- they should be print ready when they are sent along with your submission.
I include the biographies in the anthologies because I think it's nice to let the reader know about the author (and to give some credit to the authors), but it shouldn't be more work to include/copyedit/revise the biographies than the stories.
Please be reasonable -- I can't include a two page biography in an anthology. It is not necessary to list every publication credit you have ever received in CAPS BOLD, or to give a shout out to every friend/relative you have. I will not insert black and white publicity photos or small press ads in the biography section following the story. While I realize that many of you work for/represent/own/have undying loyalty for a different small press (and I think that is wonderful), I can't include ads in your biography.
Please Include The Following With Every Submission:
· Brief Cover Letter. A short greeting, submission TITLE and WORD COUNT. You may include a list of publication credits or any other information you would like, but it is not necessary. Also, include CONTACT INFORMATION (Your REAL NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS, at the bare minimum). DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE A BRIEF BIO (AS REQUESTED ABOVE) ALONG WITH EVERY SUBMISSION.
· Subject Line -- Please put ANTHOLOGY TITLE SUBMISSION: Title/Last Name (Word Count) [Example -- FIRE & ICE SUBMISSION: My Story is Steamy/Roberts (35,000)].
***
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may submit?
· Any person age 19 and older may submit to Pill Hill Press (19 is the legal age of majority in Nebraska, where Pill Hill Press is located); authors 16-18 may submit if they provide a letter of permission from their legal guardian.
What genres do you accept?
· We are open to all mainstream genres (including horror, science fiction and fantasy), as long as it fits the theme of the anthology to which you are submitting. Please, NO erotica.
Do you only accept stories written in third person?
· We MUCH PREFER stories written in the third person, though stories written in the first person may be considered. We are not looking for stories told through second person. (PLEASE NOTE: Some anthologies will only accept stories written in third person. Please see the call for submissions for each particular anthology). (Exception: Daily Flash Anthology -- any viewpoint is welcome)
How long/short should my story be?
· The word count minimum/maximum requirements differ with each anthology. Please see the call for submissions for each particular anthology.
What are your content standards?
· Graphic language/scenes are okay as long as integral to the story; No gratuitous sex scenes or shock-effect vulgarity. Nothing "X" rated.
Do you accept Multiple Submissions?
· Please only send one story per anthology at a time. If we pass on your original submission, please feel free to send in another. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Do you accept Simultaneous Submissions?
· No, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. We try to send out rejections and/or short list notifications in a timely fashion. Please note the date of the deadline when you submit your story. As we do not make any final selections until the after the deadline has passed, it is possible we may hold on to your story for a long time. If you don't want to wait for a response, please submit your story close to the deadline. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Do you accept Reprints?
· No, we are looking for original, unpublished work. (Exception: The Daily Flash Anthology)
Where do I send my electronic submission?
· Each anthology has a different submission email address. The email addresses are listed on the individual call for submissions page.
Can I mail you my submission? I don't have/like/want email.
· We MUCH PREFER electronic submissions, but will accept submissions sent traditionally through the mail. If your story is accepted for publication, you will be asked to provide us with a digital copy of your story (emailed, sent on disposable disk, etc.). Include a SASE with your submission. If you would like your manuscript returned, please include envelope with sufficient postage.
Mail Submissions To:
Pill Hill Press
343 W 4th St
Chadron, NE 69337
United States
Do I get paid for my story?
· Pay varies from anthology to anthology. Please see the call for submission pages for more details.
Will you notify me that you received my submission?
· We have an auto-reply set up for submissions to let you know we successfully received your story. If you don't receive the auto-reply within a couple of minutes of submitting, please query to pillhillpress@gmail.com
Have more questions? Email pillhillpress@gmail.com.
