WRITER,
TUTOR,
MANUSCRIPT CONSULTANT
ABN:
69003395276
Member
Australian Society of Authors, Professional Member Society of Editors
NSW, Institute of Professional Editors, University of Technology Sydney
Alumni,
British Council Alumni
Co-Editor
of The Fear Factor, Terror Incognita; Author of
Changes & Chances, Co-author of Round
Table
Writing and Round Table
Magic
PRESENTING
A MANUSCRIPT
Use one side only of A4 paper
Send a typed or printed copy
Originals are best but really good quality photocopies are
acceptable
Use a new or dark printer/toner
Use generous margins (at least 3cm) Do not justify margins
Type using double spacing or at least 1.5 line spacing
Type: END at the end of the story
Number the pages, make sure they are numbered consecutively
Use a header or footer to identify the work (title of work or
author's name)
Attach a title page with title of story, author's name, word
count, rights offered, name and address of recipient and author's
contact address and numbers.
For competitions, the details on the title page and
header/footer should follow competition rules, eg. nom-de-plume or
omitting the author's name.
Do not mark the copy with corrections (if it needs correcting
print out a new copy)
Make sure the copy is unmarked by food stains, coffee rings,
paw marks, baby dribble, etc.
Use large paper clips (not pins or plastic sleeves or folders
or other binders - except spring binders for book length manuscripts)
Attach Stamped Self-Addressed Enveloped (SSAE) (or similar,
with sufficient postage for return)
Place your manuscript flat in A4 envelope or postpak bag or
wrap book manuscripts in strong paper and string.
Always
include a one-page synopsis or outline of your manuscript,
including
genre, number of pages and a word count.
SUBMITTING
A MANUSCRIPT
Choose suitable publishers and go to the website for specific
directions on how to submit your manuscript. Most publishers have a link
with this information. Make sure you follow the directions carefully.
For Professional or Self-Publishing, I highly recommend ACE Design
Allen & Unwin - Friday Pitch - to Arena
Imprint
With
access to agents and publishers almost impossible for many first-time
authors, Louise Thurtell - fiction publisher of Allen and Unwin's new
Arena imprint - has made every Friday her pitch day.
Authors of adult popular fiction who are looking for publication can
send Louise their FIRST chapter and a synopsis by email (preferably) or
mail to reach her on a FRIDAY. Louise will read all submissions but will
only get back to authors whose work she wants to take further.
Allen
& Unwin Main Page
Giramondo Publishing
Contact us by emailing: roundtablewritingmss@roundtablewriting.com
Current
at time of
publishing.
May 2010
