Do you write short stories? Want to see them in print? Since 1877 we've been helping people just like you make that happen!

Submissions must be postmarked
by May 15, 2011.

GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL SHORT STORY SUBMISSIONS

For each anthology, we will accept as many authors as possible. Each author’s name will appear on the front cover given sufficient space. We let you know the situation and your options when you are sent the contract-to-publish.**

Each author will receive a contract-to-publish. To have these books published, we require each author to order one of the following: five books for $100.00 or 10 books for $150.00.

There are no shipping/handling fees for these books.

The following are applicable to all submissions.*

1. Subject matter is unrestricted. however, we reserve the right to reject any manuscript which is racist, sexist, promotes violence, &/or runs counter to basic human rights and decency.

2. Submit one short story six to ten pages long or two short stories for a total of ten pages.

3. The manuscripts must be double spaced and be typed on one side of the paper. Clean photo-copies of the manuscripts must be submitted. Please keep your originals for proofing.

4. Each page should be numbered and have your name in the top, left corner. Please include your physical address and email address under your name on the first page. Thank you.

5. Authors must submit a biographical statement suitable for inclusion in the book. Do not send a resume. We reserve the right to edit what you send to make it fit on no more than 2 pages. Please double spaced this also.

6. The Anthology of Poems has a durable, laminated cover. This preserves the quality of the book and also makes it suitable for bookstores, libraries, and, of course, for your own collection.

7. Editorial decision takes about thirty days from time of submission. If accepted, publication time is about sixty days from receipt of the signed contract until the book is released.

8. If a contract-to-publish is offered, the author has thirty days to fulfill the required subvention of payment, balance due in full upon return of the contract signing and galley proofs.

9. The short stories are under international copyright owned exclusively by their authors. All titles carry an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and a Library of Congress Card Catalogue Number.

10. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your submissions.

*Submit manuscripts for editorial
consideration without obligation to:

Bristol Banner Books
Short Stories
59816 Lynn Dr.
Elkhart, IN  46517

(All prices and offers subject to change.)

Guidelines for the Short Story Anthology and all publication types are available in downloadable PDF format.

To download a copy, click on the link below:

BBB Guidelines

PDF e-Books can be read on PC's and Mac's. All you need is Adobe Acrobat Reader. Most computers come with this program already installed.

**Our cover designs vary and take into consideration the number of authors accepted. Authors are selected by merit and timeliness. We follow the "First come, first serve" rule for equally meritorious works. Here's what happens when we have more authors than will esthetically and legibly fit on the front cover.

With sufficient authors, we will print a second volume.

With insufficient authors for a second volume, we will give you the option to wait until we have more authors.

Because things vary from book to book, you will be apprised of the exact situation and options for the current book when we send your Notification of Acceptance.

Regardless of the cover issue, we list each authors name and the titles of their submissions in the Table of Contents.

If you have any questions, please email us:

graceadele@msn.com