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One of the differences between a hybrid publisher and a vanity press is a strict query process. No Bad Books Press will not publish anyone's books.

We look for well-written books, with a speculative fiction element, strong character development and complex world-building. While we consider ourselves your partners through your writing and publishing journey, we do ask your stories to be finalized and through alpha and beta readers before querying.

But once you're ready, here's how to query us:

Query Requirements

2 Page Synopsis

Please include a 2-page synopsis including the plot (even the ending), and the protagonists' arc.

Click here for some more information about writing a synopsis.

Please attach as a separate attachment in your email.

First 5,000 words

Please include the first 5,000 words of your work.

An approximation of your first 5,000 words is fine (don’t cut off a sentence or a paragraph). If the first 4,959 words are the end of a chapter, then 4959 words are fine. If the end of a paragraph is at 5,021 words, then that's fine.

If you wish to include 5,000 words in the middle of your story, then your story isn't starting in the correct place. Consider asking beta readers for input.

Please include as a separate attachment in your email.

Bio

Please include an approximate 500 word bio including publications and associations (and it’s ok if you don’t have these!).

You may include as an attachment or in the body of your email.

What else?

In the body of your email, please include the following:

Two or three sentences about your main character's arc. It's ok to cut and paste from the synopsis if it's clearly spelled out there
What do you want the reader to grain from your novel? And entertainment is a great answer, if that's the truth
Whether this book is standalone or part of a series
Whether this book has been published before (see blog post about orphaned books)

Where do I send it?

Send to nobbpress@gmail.com

When we were in the query trenches, it was always stressful not to know who to address the email to. Please address to either or both Theresa Halvorsen and S. Faxon.