Eirelander Publishing

Submission Guidelines

Eirelander Publishing is looking for high quality manuscripts with intriguing characters, strong plot and unique story telling styles. The stronger the voice, the better. The more complex the plot, the more we're interested. Do you have exciting characters who leap off the page, we'd love to experience them.

We cater to all readers, we want to see the very best of your sweet romances, your psychic suspense, or your best fiction.

The following guidelines apply to all submissions:

Submissions

We are accepting both fiction and non-fiction at this time. Young Adult fiction and non-fiction should be what is currently trending in the market.

Self-Published/Re-published Works

We are accepting self-published or re-published works by new authors. If accepted, be prepared to go through another edit before publication.

Submissions must include the entire manuscript

We require that all submissions include the entire manuscript as we do not contract on partials.

Age Restriction

All authors must be 18 years or older.

Story Lengths

Any story lengh above 5,000 words can be submitted. At Eirelander Publishing stories are divided by word length into the following categories, some of which will qualify for print publishing, based on sales.

Category	Word Count Ranges	Print Publishing (based on sales)
Super Short	5,000 to 9,999 words	Does not qualify for print publishing
Short	10,000 to 14,999 words	Does not qualify for print publishing
Novella	15,000 to 29,999 words	Does not qualify for print publishing
Novelette	30,000 to 49,999 words	Some stories will qualify print publishing
Midi-Novel	50,000 to 69,999 words
Novel	70,000 to 99,999 words
Saga	100,000 words and up

Manuscript Formatting

All submitted manuscripts must have the following formatting:

Document Type	Rich Text Formatting (RTF)
Margins	1 inch all around
Line spacing	1 1/2
Font	Book Antiqua or Times New Roman 12pt
Paragraph indent	0.5 inches

Please note that the above guidelines are in place to aid us in reviewing your submission as soon as possible. Submissions made without following the guidelines will be deleted.

How to submit to Eirelander Publishing.

After you have edited your manuscript to within an inch of its life and you have ensured it meets the submission guidelines outlined above, email your submission to submit2EP@gmail.com.

In your email, please ensure that

• The email subject has the title of your story, its genre and your full name.
• In the body of the email include a short letter with a paragraph about yourself and your publishing history, if any. Tell us if your manuscript is a single title or series and if it is being considered by another publisher.
• Together with your manuscript include an introductory page with the following information: your name; pen name (if applicable); email; website address (if applicable); mailing address; phone; the title, genre/heat level and approximate word count of your manuscript; and a synopsis of your story.

Manuscript FAQ

Q: Is Eirelander Publishing a vanity press?

A: No. Eirelander Publishing is a publisher, not a vanity press. We are a competitive royalty-paying publisher. There is no charge for editing or cover art unless you should decide to leave Eirelander after editing has begun or within the first year in which the contract is in force. We employ a 'Kill Clause' in compensation should the author decide to terminate the contract after work has begun. Should Eirelander Publishing terminate the contract, the author is not responsible.

Q: How many edits will my book receive?

A: With other publishers you may receive one edit, but with Eirelander Publishing, authors should expect at least three full edits. The first edit would be for any global issues, the second- to go back over the previous edits and issues not already addressed. The third edit should be for grammar. If an author should need more editing, then our goal is to make the book as ready as possible for publication.

Q: Where will my book be available?

A: Eirelander Publishing follows a New York style distribution platform. Our books are broadly distributed through third party sites, including but not limited to Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Omni-Books, Books on Board and others. We are a Green Company, so only books of a qualifying length will only go to print.

Q: What kind of promotion does Eirelander Publishing provide?

A: Eirelander Publishing provides authors with high-quality cover art, a digital banner for advertising purposes (upon author request), a list of review sites should the author wish to approach reviewers, the books release is announced on all of our social networking sites, and if at any time the author wishes to discuss potential marketing or promo opportunities, we are happy to assist. Eirelander Publishing constantly receives promotional opportunities for their authors which are posted on our Yahoo Author's group.

Q: When do authors get paid?

A: We pay quarterly and within 45 days after the end of quarter. This is allow for 3rd party distribution royalty payments and reports to arrive at the end the quarter.

Q: How do authors get paid?

A: As a Green Company, we prefer to make send secure payments via Paypal. However, we do realize that not everyone is comfortable with that option and offer to send payments via if the author prefers.

Q: How much do you pay?

A: New contracts and re-contracted books are offered at a competitive 35%-55% royalty rate.

Q: Do you accept simultaneous submissions (sending the work to different publishers at the same time)?

A: Yes. However, we do ask that you notify us upon submission.

Q: Do you accept previously published or self-published books?

A: Yes. Except for the notation of which 'print edition' it is on the copyright page, your work will be treated as any other submission. Authors will still be expected to go through our editing process.

Q: Can I submit to Eirelander Publishing if I have books at another company? Could I submit new books to a different company after I publish with Eirelander Publishing?

A: Yes. This is not a conflict of interest. Please remember to notify us if you submit simultaneously

Q: Do you accept work from agents?

A: Yes.

Q: Will I have input on my cover art?

A: We will send you an artsheet form with questions to help determine your preferences. Our artists will attempt to keep your wishes in mind, but Eirelander Publishing retains the right to final say on all artwork.