GUIDELINES

Full length novels must be at least 225 manuscript pages, double spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman type.  Submissions are only accepted electronically and should be sent via Word (.doc) or Text (.txt or .rtf).
 
Our vision for our fiction, both literary and contemporary fiction, is to create a new genre which we call "Reality Fiction." These stories encompass cross-cultural topics such as societal, familial, religious, political concepts, no matter the genre.  Main character: one must be African American the other must be of a different ethnic group. Characters must be taken out of their comfort zones, i.e. African American who finds themselves involved with an Amish character... how the two lifestyles clash but evolve making them evolve as well. Example: "Witness" featuring Harrison Ford, i.e. and African American character who finds themselves forced to confront someone with HIV when their mindset has been pure homophobic Example: "Philadelphia."  An African American who has moved from their day to day setting to live in another country or community.
 
Stories should reflect the slow but steady homogenization of the races.  They must reflect the current times and how people of different cultures, beliefs and religious affiliations affect their behavior and decisions.
 
The themes running beneath the storylines should be global in its approach.  They can be funny, sexy, serious, entertaining but in all cases enlightening.  The reader should close the book and be able to look at life and people differently.  Stories can include the "new family" makeup. i.e., Children born from test tubes, adoption of children by those outside of their race and the impact it has on the child as an adult.
 
Ideally there must be a combination of ethnic characters within each story, making the stories truly multicultural, i.e., AA in Japan, AA in England, and AA homosexual relationship, stories about gentrification of neighborhoods etc.
 
novellas
Must be at least 100 pages in length.
 
erotica 
Stories must be highly sensual but done with taste.  There must be a viable storyline with fully developed characters. They can be fantasy stories as well.  The characters sexual exploits must come with some realization on the part of the main characters.  No stories in which women are abused or victimized, no animals, golden showers or bondage.
 
poetry
Coming soon.  
 
non-fiction 
Varies in length from 65-100 pages.  Self-help and How To's

DETAILS OF SUBMISSIONS
 
If you have a story you think would interest us and our readers please send your synopsis to:
subs (at) innervisionbooks (dot) com
READ SUBMISSION INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING
SYNOPSES & MANUSCRIPTS THAT ARE NOT SUBMITTED ACCORDING
TO OUR INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.
 
 
 


SYNOPSIS SUBMISSION INFORMATION
  
Your synopsis should include in the top left corner of page:

Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Title of Work
Genre

Synopsis should be double spaced,
one inch margins all around, 12 point Times New Roman font,
8.5 X 11 page dimensions.

Please send ONLY a single email attachment of the synopsis.
A brief summary in the body of the email is accepted and encouraged.
 
 
 


THREE CHAPTER REVIEW • SUBMISSION

If we like your synopsis, we will request to read your first three chapters.
The first three chapters should be sent as an attachment only.

Include at top left:
Full Name
Email Address
Title of Work

The three chapter sample should be double spaced,
one inch margins all around, 12 point Times New Roman font, 8.5 x 11 page dimensions.
 
 
 


COMPLETE MANUSCRIPT REVIEW • SUBMISSION
 
If we are interested in possibly publishing your story we will request to see the entire manuscript.
Your manuscript should be as clean as possible with minimal editorial corrections needed.
Send as attachment only.

Include at top left:
Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Title of Work
Genre
Word Count  

The complete manuscript should be double spaced,
one inch margins all around, 12 point Times New Roman font, 8.5 x 11 page dimensions.  
Please allow at least four to six weeks for a response to all queries and submissions.
 
No images of any kind should be included in any copy,
nor in email correspondence unless requested.
Do not send three chapters or complete manuscript prior to our request.
 

MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTANCE

If your manuscript is accepted you will receive a letter
detailing the agreement with InnerVision Books
along with the royalty rate and payment schedule.