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SEVEN REALMS is a traditional publisher, not a vanity press or pay-for services
organization. We are classified as a "small press" and focus on a core group of books and
authors. We anticipate adding 5-6 titles per year.
In addition to providing typical publishing activities: editing, interior layout, cover design, back of
book copy, printing, electronic book production, and distribution we also assist our authors in
marketing strategies. Each author's success is at the forefront of our minds. After all, as
partners, their success is ours as well.
The dream...
Seven Realms Publishing came about with a dream...the dream to help great authors get
published. It doesn't take long, after the book is finished, to discover just how difficult getting
published really is. All it takes is sending out a handful of unanswered or impersonal rejections
to your queries to practically crush the writer's dream of ever getting published. The truth is that
the publishing world is only really concerned with well-known authors or people with built in
markets. We couldn't help but wonder how many great books and fantastic authors have been
overlooked for years simply because they didn't have an easily recognizable name.
We started this company because we believe everyone should have their shot! This doesn't
mean that anyone who submits to us will be accepted. We're not joking when we say we are
dedicated to bringing the very best fiction we can find and, unfortunately, there are plenty of
authors who just aren't quite ready to be published. There are some stories that just aren't right
for our company. But we do give this guarantee...every query will be read, reviewed, and
considered.
We want to hear from you. We want your dream to become ours. So, if you're interested, review
our submissions policies carefully...follow them to the letter...and let's see if we can partner with
each other to bring your book to the world!
What We Are Looking For...
The genres we publish are listed to the right of this page (be sure to pay attention to them!), but
that's not what we're talking about here. There are two questions we ask of every submission we
receive. 1) Can it sell? and 2) Is it fun? To be honest, the fun factor in a book is probably single
greatest thing we consider about a submission. People read to escape. They read to have fun.
They read to enjoy a time away from reality. It doesn't mean that the story has to be wall to wall
laughs or vine swinging adventures. It just means that it needs to be fun, easy to read, and
enjoyable. Dark is okay, but lighten it up in places. Don't take it (or yourself) too seriously.
Literature may be art and a medium for a writer to express their deepest emotions and fears...
but we're interested in entertaining our readers, not offering a cathartic outlet for authors. So
before sending us your submissions, ask yourself this...is this a book that I would think is "fun"
to read?
_______________________________________________________________________
How can I submit a book for publication?
As mentioned earlier, though we truly desire to see everyone get published, Seven Realms
maintains a high standard of excellence and we are only looking for the very best you have to
offer. We receive a large number of submissions and, unfortunately, very few make it past the
query stage. And out of the manuscripts we ask to see, only a handful will be added to our
roster (which is very limited at this time with an average of 5 or 6 titles per year). We are
primarily looking for great story tellers; writers that know how to weave a tale and understand
how to develop conflict, memorable characters, and exceptional dialog. Minor flaws in grammar
or punctuation can be solved through meticulous editing, but the ability to captivate an audience
is the true hallmark of a great story.
Email submissions to Kelly Boulos, our Editor in Chief: kboulos@sevenrealmspublishing.com.
Or our managing editor, Kent Holloway at kholloway@sevenrealmspublishing.com. Please
submit your query to only one editor. We also don't mind if you send queries out to multiple
publishers (simultaneous submissions)...however, if we get to the point where we ask you send
your full manuscript, we request that you stop all submissions until your book can be reviewed.
PLEASE NOTE: We only accept fiction from one of the seven realms that are listed below. We
will not consider any other genres. We do not publish literary fiction, women's fiction (except
romance), young adult, or children (our Christian imprint might consider young adult and
children on a case by case basis and if it fits in well). Please do not submit any queries other
than those listed below.
Keep in mind, we are only interested in full length novels or short fiction anthologies. Our
standard for full length is generally around 70,000 to 120,000 words (give or take a few
thousand).
Also, we cannot emphasize enough that we are only interested in COMPLETED manuscripts.
This means that it has been thoroughly edited...as close to publication-ready as possible. We
should not have to spend a great deal of time in the editorial process to make your book ready
for print. If we feel that it will require more work to fix the problems than it's worth, we will not
accept you. So find someone you trust...an old English teacher, an honest friend, or a
professional editor...and spend a little extra time making sure all the I's are dotted and the T's
are crossed. Thank you.
_______________________________________________________________________
The submission guidelines are provided here: (remember, failure to follow
guidelines is a sure sign of unprofessionalism. Unprofessional writers are something that no
publisher wants to deal with. So, please, be professional.)
We are seeking query letters to begin the process of consideration for your project. We do not
accept full manuscripts. If you are unsure what a query letter is, there are plenty of website that
offer insight and teach how to write them.
1. Address your query to only one of the editors listed above. Be sure to include the name of
your book in the subject heading in your email to us.
2. Your queries should include the following information:
4. Chapters 1 - 3 OR the first 50 pages whichever is less (DO NOT send in the entire
manuscript unless it is specifically asked for.
5. No attachments please. Simply cut and paste your synopsis and chapters into the original
email.
6. Please understand - We are only interested in completed works. Wait to submit a query until
after you have written, edited, and polished your book completely. This usually takes at least
three or four drafts.
Formatting:
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions posted may result in your submission being discarded. It
shouldn't have to be said, and yet we still receive submissions that don't follow these
recommendations. Our time is limited and if you can't take the time to read and follow the
guidelines then we wont reciprocate with investing our time. Part of what publishers are looking
for are people that conduct themselves professionally and following posted guidelines is a good
indication of that.
For more information about proper formatting, here's a great website to check out: www.mahalo.
com/how-to-format-your-manuscript.
Good luck!
organization. We are classified as a "small press" and focus on a core group of books and
authors. We anticipate adding 5-6 titles per year.
In addition to providing typical publishing activities: editing, interior layout, cover design, back of
book copy, printing, electronic book production, and distribution we also assist our authors in
marketing strategies. Each author's success is at the forefront of our minds. After all, as
partners, their success is ours as well.
The dream...
Seven Realms Publishing came about with a dream...the dream to help great authors get
published. It doesn't take long, after the book is finished, to discover just how difficult getting
published really is. All it takes is sending out a handful of unanswered or impersonal rejections
to your queries to practically crush the writer's dream of ever getting published. The truth is that
the publishing world is only really concerned with well-known authors or people with built in
markets. We couldn't help but wonder how many great books and fantastic authors have been
overlooked for years simply because they didn't have an easily recognizable name.
We started this company because we believe everyone should have their shot! This doesn't
mean that anyone who submits to us will be accepted. We're not joking when we say we are
dedicated to bringing the very best fiction we can find and, unfortunately, there are plenty of
authors who just aren't quite ready to be published. There are some stories that just aren't right
for our company. But we do give this guarantee...every query will be read, reviewed, and
considered.
We want to hear from you. We want your dream to become ours. So, if you're interested, review
our submissions policies carefully...follow them to the letter...and let's see if we can partner with
each other to bring your book to the world!
What We Are Looking For...
The genres we publish are listed to the right of this page (be sure to pay attention to them!), but
that's not what we're talking about here. There are two questions we ask of every submission we
receive. 1) Can it sell? and 2) Is it fun? To be honest, the fun factor in a book is probably single
greatest thing we consider about a submission. People read to escape. They read to have fun.
They read to enjoy a time away from reality. It doesn't mean that the story has to be wall to wall
laughs or vine swinging adventures. It just means that it needs to be fun, easy to read, and
enjoyable. Dark is okay, but lighten it up in places. Don't take it (or yourself) too seriously.
Literature may be art and a medium for a writer to express their deepest emotions and fears...
but we're interested in entertaining our readers, not offering a cathartic outlet for authors. So
before sending us your submissions, ask yourself this...is this a book that I would think is "fun"
to read?
_______________________________________________________________________
How can I submit a book for publication?
As mentioned earlier, though we truly desire to see everyone get published, Seven Realms
maintains a high standard of excellence and we are only looking for the very best you have to
offer. We receive a large number of submissions and, unfortunately, very few make it past the
query stage. And out of the manuscripts we ask to see, only a handful will be added to our
roster (which is very limited at this time with an average of 5 or 6 titles per year). We are
primarily looking for great story tellers; writers that know how to weave a tale and understand
how to develop conflict, memorable characters, and exceptional dialog. Minor flaws in grammar
or punctuation can be solved through meticulous editing, but the ability to captivate an audience
is the true hallmark of a great story.
Email submissions to Kelly Boulos, our Editor in Chief: kboulos@sevenrealmspublishing.com.
Or our managing editor, Kent Holloway at kholloway@sevenrealmspublishing.com. Please
submit your query to only one editor. We also don't mind if you send queries out to multiple
publishers (simultaneous submissions)...however, if we get to the point where we ask you send
your full manuscript, we request that you stop all submissions until your book can be reviewed.
PLEASE NOTE: We only accept fiction from one of the seven realms that are listed below. We
will not consider any other genres. We do not publish literary fiction, women's fiction (except
romance), young adult, or children (our Christian imprint might consider young adult and
children on a case by case basis and if it fits in well). Please do not submit any queries other
than those listed below.
Keep in mind, we are only interested in full length novels or short fiction anthologies. Our
standard for full length is generally around 70,000 to 120,000 words (give or take a few
thousand).
Also, we cannot emphasize enough that we are only interested in COMPLETED manuscripts.
This means that it has been thoroughly edited...as close to publication-ready as possible. We
should not have to spend a great deal of time in the editorial process to make your book ready
for print. If we feel that it will require more work to fix the problems than it's worth, we will not
accept you. So find someone you trust...an old English teacher, an honest friend, or a
professional editor...and spend a little extra time making sure all the I's are dotted and the T's
are crossed. Thank you.
_______________________________________________________________________
The submission guidelines are provided here: (remember, failure to follow
guidelines is a sure sign of unprofessionalism. Unprofessional writers are something that no
publisher wants to deal with. So, please, be professional.)
We are seeking query letters to begin the process of consideration for your project. We do not
accept full manuscripts. If you are unsure what a query letter is, there are plenty of website that
offer insight and teach how to write them.
1. Address your query to only one of the editors listed above. Be sure to include the name of
your book in the subject heading in your email to us.
2. Your queries should include the following information:
- Title, word count, genre, and author contact information - don't forget your email address
- Brief description (two paragraph) summary of your work
4. Chapters 1 - 3 OR the first 50 pages whichever is less (DO NOT send in the entire
manuscript unless it is specifically asked for.
5. No attachments please. Simply cut and paste your synopsis and chapters into the original
email.
6. Please understand - We are only interested in completed works. Wait to submit a query until
after you have written, edited, and polished your book completely. This usually takes at least
three or four drafts.
Formatting:
- Format should be double spaced with 1" margins using Times New Roman 12 point font.
- Be sure every page has your name and email in the header or footer.
- Make sure page numbers are provided on each page
- Denote section breaks by a single pound (#) sign.
- When you send in your requested manuscript, be sure that it is thoroughly edited and
reviewed. It should be as close to being publishable as possible.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions posted may result in your submission being discarded. It
shouldn't have to be said, and yet we still receive submissions that don't follow these
recommendations. Our time is limited and if you can't take the time to read and follow the
guidelines then we wont reciprocate with investing our time. Part of what publishers are looking
for are people that conduct themselves professionally and following posted guidelines is a good
indication of that.
For more information about proper formatting, here's a great website to check out: www.mahalo.
com/how-to-format-your-manuscript.
Good luck!
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Genres:
At this time we are only accepting
fiction submissions. Seven Realms is
not currently pursuing nonfiction
works. Please refer to the following list
for genres we are accepting
submissions for full length novels only
(at least 70,000 words, but no more
than 120,000). We will consider series,
however, each selection is based on
individual books only.
We accept both new and previously
published authors. We will even
consider re-publishing works that were
self-published but only if the work is
exceptional, and it may require editing,
layout, and cover design to bring it
Seven Realms' quality standards. An
agent representative is not required.
Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for review. If
you have not heard about your
submission feel free to query as to its
status.
We do not accept queries by snail mail
at this time.
At this time we are only accepting
fiction submissions. Seven Realms is
not currently pursuing nonfiction
works. Please refer to the following list
for genres we are accepting
submissions for full length novels only
(at least 70,000 words, but no more
than 120,000). We will consider series,
however, each selection is based on
individual books only.
- Romance [Click on link for more
specific guidelines] - Mystery
- Thriller
- Action/Adventure
- Sci-fi/Fantasy
- Contemporary Paranormal
- Christian [Click on link for more
specific guidelines]
We accept both new and previously
published authors. We will even
consider re-publishing works that were
self-published but only if the work is
exceptional, and it may require editing,
layout, and cover design to bring it
Seven Realms' quality standards. An
agent representative is not required.
Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for review. If
you have not heard about your
submission feel free to query as to its
status.
We do not accept queries by snail mail
at this time.
A Few Sure-fire Ways To
Get Your Query Rejected
Get Your Query Rejected
- You send in a submission for a
book that doesn't fit with any of
our genres. - You can't tell us what genre your
book belongs to. We've had a
few tell us, "Well, my book really
doesn't fit into any genre. It's
more like a mixture of..." We
want books that fit well with one
of the seven genres listed
above. Call us short-sighted, but
that's what we're looking for. - You don't follow the submissions
guidelines. Forget one or two
things and that can be
overlooked. Just blatantly don't
follow the guidelines and your
submission will be deleted
without a response at all. - You address the email to "To
Whom It May Concern" or
"Gentlemen". Basically,
generically that tells us you're
sending out mass email queries.
We strive to respond personally
to each submission. We expect
our queries to be personal as
well. Our names are in the
submission guidelines to the left
of this sidebar. - And finally, for emphasis, we
repeat the first one again...you
send us a submission that
doesn't fit with any of our genres.