Our Submission Window is OPEN!
Do you have dreams of becoming a published author?
Have you got manuscripts stowed away in your drives?
Then, this post is for you.
We are excited to announce a call for submissions of truly authentic African and Nigerian unpublished novel manuscripts. We are looking for compelling stories that capture the essence of African experiences and perspectives.
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your manuscript is considered.
1. Originality and Unpublished Status: Manuscripts must be original works written in English, not previously published.
2. Word Count: Novels between 80,000 and 120,000 words.
3. Formatting:
Font: Helvetica/ Font Size: 12 point/ Line Spacing: Double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch on both sides/ File Format: Submit manuscripts as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx files)
4. Cover Page:
Include a cover page with the following information:
Title of the manuscript/ Author’s full name/ Contact information (email and phone number)/ Word count
5. Submission Process:
Email your manuscript to submissions@purpleshelves.com (One per author)
Use the subject line: “Novel Submission: [Your Title]”
6. Submission Timeline:
July 1 — August 20, 2024.
7. Selected authors will be contacted in October 2024.