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Our guidelines
We publish the best opening chapter from indie writers every week. Our focus is on learning from the good and the bad, regardless of status.
We accept:
Fiction of any genre
Prologues
Chapter 1
Published writing
We do not accept:
Non fiction
Smut
Anything not an opening chapter
AI writing
Writing not done by you
Fan Fiction
A sample you’ve submitted before
Unpublished writing
Short stories
FAQs
How will this effect my chances of being traditionally published?
1
Positively.
Traditional publishers usually only care about "First Serial Rights" for a full manuscript. Sharing a single opening chapter is considered a promotional excerpt (like a movie trailer), not a "previously published" book.
Will you own the chapter?
2
No.
You retain 100% ownership. You are only granting us a one-time permission to feature your chapter in the newsletter and on our social channels for promotion.
Can I submit more than once?
3
For different works, yes.
If you rewrite a chapter that has been previously submitted, you can only resubmit it if the scene and sequences has changed, not just basic edits.
What if I want to take it down later?
4
Email us.
To take your work down, all you need to do is email us through our contact page. We cannot unsend a newsletter, but we can take down any other appearances.
“Can I... cut your hair?”
Ralia laughed. “Zeggin' Tev! You made me lose my focus. I'll have to start over again.”
“Can I?” Tevon asked me.
“No! Again, you zegging creep. What is your problem? Stop asking me!”