SUBMISSION and EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Due to the volume of submissions we receive for each ebook in our Women’s Wisdom Series it is imperative that our submission and editorial guidelines are followed as posted or your submission may not be considered for placement.

General Submission Guidelines:

1.  Each story submitted for each and every ebook must have with the “Author Release Form” included in the email.
If you submit five different stories to five different ebooks then this form MUST ACCOMPANY EACH STORY!  Download the ‘Author Release Form’ here. 

Articles received without the Author Release Form will not be considered.

2.  Each ebook title will have its own distinct email submission address – please be sure to submit the correct story to the correct email address.  DO NOT SEND multiple submissions to an email.  One story per email.  You will find the EMAIL SUBMISSION ADDRESS by clicking on the Book title under the “Current Projects” list on the home page.  Each book page will give you the detailed information you need.

3.  Only ONE email may be sent with all files attached – including Story, bio and photo.  DO NOT send your information in separate emails.

4.  Only MS Word files are accepted for stories using the following formatting:
    a.  Times New Roman 11 font, double spaced.
    b.  Bio MUST be at bottom of story along with email address
    c.  File name for story should be set up as ‘Book Title/your name”.  For example:  If you are submitting a story for  Dare to Be Bold!    Your document file will read   ‘daretobebold_marysmith.doc’
    d.  Your photo file name should be your full name:  Mary Smith

General Editorial Guidelines

Specific  guidelines for each ebook title including theme and tone are posted on each individual book’s page.  Just go to "Current Projects”  then click on the book you would like to submit to.  You will find the detailed information there along with the submission email address.

Your Story
All stories for the Wisdom for Women ebook series should carry a message for hope, joy, personal growth and transformation. We are interested in stories that uplift, empower and inspire women to reach for more.

• Stories may be no longer than 1100 words unless otherwise note.  All stories are to be written in the first person and in a conversational (rather than formal or business) tone. This is your story as you’d tell it to your best friend.
• Stories with a promotional, advertorial or self-serving angle will not be considered for placement.
• Please feel free to include any quotes you find inspirational and which complement your narrative.  Just be sure to credit the author/speaker in the text.
• For helpful tips on how to construct your story, Download our FREE “Writing Tips” Report by Bryna Rene’
  
• For helpful tips on how to “Writing with Intention” by National Book Writing Coach Lisa Tener – Download FREE report here

Your Bio

• Bios should be no more than 55 words in length.
• Include information about your web site(s) and any other contact information you’d like to include. This information counts as part of the 55-word maximum.
• Discount offers and coupon codes can be included in your bio, but only in text format. No photos, graphics, logos, or other advertisements will be used.
• Photo – Please send a quality photo of yourself.  We will only accept Hi resolution JPEGS and clear images. We will not accept web-quality or grainy photos.  We reserve the right not to run a photo if it does not meet our quality standards.