Publishing and More

As much as we adore real-time digital reading, we understand that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of a paperback in-hand.

Because of that, we are thrilled to announce that physical copies of our e-books (The Prose Anthologies series and others) will soon be available for purchase. For starters, we invite you all to visit the CreateSpace store (look for the link in the comments) where you can order our newest release, Prose: The Haiku Edition. This hard copy edition is complete with Japanese traditional, literal, and English translations.

On the note of publishing, we are also pleased to inform you of a new bi-annual challenge called “The #ProsePitch.”

Twice a year, starting today, we will call for submissions of a 500-750 synopsis of your work-in-progress or completed novel manuscript. This is yet another way for us to help writers achieve their publishing goals.

The challenge (theprose.com/challenge/2444):

Write a 500-750 word synopsis of your work-in-progress or completed novel manuscript. Prose will select the top entry for publication on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. The winner will also be provided a fully customized package of editing, design, and marketing services.

If your novel “pitch” wins, you will receive:

- A full proofread and suggested edits of your complete novel.

- A final line edit and formatting.

- Copies of the final version in .PDF, ePub, and .mobi extensions.

- A published e-book under the Prose KDP/Nook/ Kobo accounts.

- A teleconference with Prose’s in-house graphic designer.

- A custom e-book and paperback cover design.

- 15 custom tweets and captions for you to use on social media to promote your novel.

- Banner/cover photos for Facebook and Twitter featuring the title and cover design of your novel.

- An Instagram promo image with custom caption.

NOTE: The author will receive ALL royalties for the life of the novel.

In addition to the above-listed incentives, the winner will also receive free e-book copies of The Prose Anthologies (Volumes I and II) and the Prose Haiku Edition. Second and third place winners will receive a complimentary copy of one Prose e-book of their choice.

Qualifications:

You must be at least 16 years of age and be able to deliver a full-length novel if you win. Previously published manuscripts are ineligible. Winners will be announced on December 1, 2015. All genres are admissible. NaNoWriMo participants welcome.

The challenge will run for two (2) full months. Once the winners are announced, we will consult directly with the first place author to coordinate editing, marketing, and publishing logistics.

If the winning author is unable to deliver a complete manuscript within 30 days of the announcement, he or she agrees to forfeit the publishing services. We will then defer to the second-place winner.

We will notify everyone late next summer once the winning novel is available for e-reading download or direct purchase on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. Any related news and updates will be featured here and on our blog at: blog.theprose.com, so keep an eye out.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact our editorial staff directly at https://theprose.com/p/contact.