Find us on social media:
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Search the Bookstore

GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We are first and foremost a faith-based publisher. However, we do not limit our submissions to non-fiction theologically-centered works. We are looking for anything that is marketable to a wide audience, whether it is fiction or non-fiction. Our general guidelines are as follows. Please look at our genre-specific guidelines for additional information.

File Format

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word 2010 (or newer) format.

Paragraph Format

While we are not terribly picky about the paragraph style (font style and size, line spacing, paragraph spacing), it is much easier to read a manuscript that is in a common font (Courier, Times New Roman, Helvetica, Tahoma are preferred). In addition, we prefer to have manuscripts that are single-spaced, have 6 pt space between paragraphs, and are first-line indented. These are not stringent rules, merely a suggestion of what makes manuscripts easier to read. Of course, an easy-to-read manuscript is likely to get more favorable attention from our readers, so we highly suggest taking a few moments to adhere to these suggestions to get the best possible consideration.

Content Guidelines (read VERY carefully) 

We are not out to censor anyone, but we cater to a very specific audience and therefore we are going to be particular about what is and is not allowed in the manuscripts.

  • VIOLENCE: We have no desire to publish manuscripts with gratuitous and graphic scenes of violence. Violence that is a necessary part of the story should be dealt with in a sensitive manner, preferably "off-screen" or implied. We do, however, realize that sometimes graphic violence appears in the Bible, and if you absolutely feel that it is necessary, please note that in your submission email. We can be flexible if it is an integral part of the plot.
  • SEXUAL CONTENT: Graphic sexual scenes are strictly prohibited. Discussion of sex is acceptable, as long as it is not gratuitous. Discussion of sexual topics in non-fiction is perfectly acceptable, provided that it is educational and edifying to the reader, as well as being in line with Biblical Christian principles.
  • OBSCENITY & PROFANITY: Profanity (taking the Lord's name in vain) is not allowed in any form whatsoever. Obscene language is strongly discouraged, however, direct quotations that include offensive language may be considered if it is critical to the content of the passage in which it is used. If you have any questions regarding what may be considered obscene or profane, please send an email to submissions [at] electiopublishing [dot] com.
  • DRUG, ALCOHOL & ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE: Not necessarily discouraged in fiction, but it should be a pertinent part of the plot line or character development. In works of non-fiction, particularly memoirs, true and honest portrayals of drug use and substance abuse are perfectly fine, provided that they are necessary information for the reader.
  • INCENDIARY LANGUAGE & CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS: In today's world, there is too much fiery discourse that ultimately accomplishes nothing. We are not interested in publishing works that add to that chorus of angry voices. We seek to promote civil discourse. If you choose to write a manuscript that deals with a sensitive or controversial topic, it is critical that it must be presented in a manner that is not intended to incite anger. Obviously, this cannot be avoided 100%, but we will be quite careful in approving these types of manuscripts.

 

Scripture Quotations

If you quote scriptures in the manuscript, please make sure that it is clear which translation you are using, either by stating it in the submission email, or noting it in the manuscript. A good way to do so is in the citation, such as "(John 3:30, NIV)." Please make sure that you research the requirements for any translation that you use, as some require prior permission or specific statements in the front matter of the book.

Simultaneous Submissions

We do allow you to submit your manuscript elsewhere. However, if your manuscript is accepted at another publisher, please notify us immediately.

Originality and Rights

All work must be original, and not have appeared elsewhere.

Previously Published Works

Without exception, we do not re-publish works that have already been self-published or released by another publishing company (even those for which the rights have reverted back to the author).


FICTION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We are only interested in full-length works (25,000 words or more), and all full-length works will be made available in both eBook and paperback form. 

For fiction, we will accept any genre, but we are specifically interested in manuscripts that fit into the following genres:

  • General literary fiction
  • Action/adventure
  • Horror
  • Historical Fiction
  • Romance
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Books that do not fall into one of these genres are welcome for submission, provided they are generally marketable to a wide audience.


NON-FICTION GUIDELINES

Standard Non-Fiction Works

We accept only full-length works that are 25,000 words or more. We are interested in works that cover topics from humorous personal memoirs to highly researched academic works. Ultimately, we are especially interested in manuscripts that seek to advance discussion in pertinent topics for today's society, no matter how the book addresses such topics.

Poetry

WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO POETRY SUBMISSIONS.


ROYALTIES

Author royalties are paid on a quarterly basis.

 


SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

Once your manuscript meets the guidelines set forth for eLectio Publishing, you may submit it one of two ways:

1.  You can use the online submission form located HEREThis is our preferred method for manuscript submission.

2.  You can email it directly to us as an attachment. If you decide to submit via email, please follow all directions below.

Please attach your manuscript to an email and send it to submissions [at] electiopublishing [dot] com.  Please include the words "MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION" in the subject line.  In the body of the email, please include the following information:

  • Author name (if you use a pseudonym, please provide that as well)
  • Short author bio
  • City and state
  • Best phone number for contact
  • Manuscript title
  • Type of work (fiction/non-fiction) and genre if it applies
  • Short (one or two sentences) description of the manuscript

Responses

You will receive an automatic response from the email address, which will indicate a successful submission. If you have any trouble with the online submission form, please don't hesitate to use the alternative submission method described above. Generally, we will try to have a decision on whether to publish the manuscript within 90 days, although we will certainly try to reply sooner than that. Please do not inquire about your manuscript before 90 days has elapsed.

eLectio Publishing Tweets

Are You An Author Looking for a Fantastic Publisher?
eLectio Publishing is Open for Submissions!
eLectio Publishing is already home to nearly 200 authors, and you could be our next! We are currently open to unsolicited submissions of full length works (over 25,000 words) of fiction and non-fiction. Read our guidelines carefully before you submit.
Think You're Ready?
Check Out All of eLectio Publishing's Titles
Have a look at our bookstore! We have something in every genre.
Whether you are looking for an inspiring memoir, true crime, compelling fiction, a bible study, or side-splitting humor, eLectio Publishing has something for you!
Enter the Bookstore
What is eLectio Publishing All About?
We are first and foremost a faith-based publisher...
But there's so much more to eLectio Publishing. We seek to publish the finest books from Christian and non-Christian authors alike. However, our publishing guidelines ensure that the titles that we release do not contain questionable material, and are safe for the entire family. In cases where subject matter is more mature in nature, we clearly mark those titles with an asterisk (*) to notify readers that the title may deal with difficult subject matter young readers.
Find Out More About Us
Have a Question?
Well, we have answers!
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions sections to find answer to the most common questions about eLectio Publishing.
FAQ
  • Are You An Author Looking for a Fantastic Publisher?
  • Check Out All of eLectio Publishing's Titles
  • What is eLectio Publishing All About?
  • Have a Question?

eLectio Publishing || First Century Principles. A Twenty-First Century Approach.
http://electiopublishing.com/submit/submission-guidelines
electiopublishing.com
crawl=CC-MAIN-2018-22
45269
application/http; msgtype=response
sha1:VDAWRW4OVWZZK2VRDQO445A2DXW5OR4Q
<urn:uuid:0b0cef84-b61c-43c5-8667-4eac9572ebbf>
2018-05-25T01:42:48Z
72.52.228.151
text/html
sha1:VWGCOEEFCFKL5MPJHJO4S2KA7BAWTZOB
<urn:uuid:d2551e21-6fe5-432b-be82-58bd9d0f67af>
http://electiopublishing.com/submit/submission-guidelines
length
response
<urn:uuid:3e7e72f2-3260-4f5c-a9d3-af2cc6556685>
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-95-211-164.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2018-22
operator: Common Crawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for May 2018
publisher: Common Crawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf