Vulpine Press Comedy Author Opportunity
*** This opportunity has now closed***
Hey, Funny Writer!
Have you written the next Three Men in a Boat, Bridget Jones’ Diary, or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy?
How about Vladimir Putin: Life Coach, The Book of Bunny Suicides or Purple Ronnie’s Little Kama Sutra?
Independent publisher, Vulpine Press, are looking to discover exciting new comedy novels and humorous non-fiction books for publication. And they have partnered with The Comedy Crowd to offer this incredible opportunity to apply directly with your ideas!
Vulpine’s Commissioning Editor for Humour, (and fellow Comedy Crowder!) Troy Hewitt, says:
“The Humour genre is a somewhat overlooked and undernourished area in publishing nowadays, so we feel it is time for a bit of a shake-up. This opportunity is open to anyone in the Comedy Crowd community, regardless of whether you are represented by a literary agent or have previously had work published. Whether you are submitting a novel, a memoir or something completely random, we want bold and original ideas, which are well written and hilariously funny.”
What’s the opportunity?
Vulpine Press distributes internationally through all major retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Waterstones and many independent bookshops and online retailers. Could yours be next?
Phase 1 – Writers are invited to submit a short proposal which synopsises their book, alongside a brief explanation of what makes it different. Please note, we are also accepting submissions from writer-illustrators, provided they are in black and white. Please feel free to attach examples and links to your social media page, if relevant. Submission window open until 20/08/21 at 23.59 BST.
Phase 2 – Successful entrants will be asked to provide the first three chapters (or 10,000 words maximum) of their manuscript. In some cases, we may ask to see entire manuscripts, depending on the type of book submitted.
Phase 3 – Following a full read-through, selected authors will be contacted with a view of possible acquisition, editing and publication of their book via Vulpine Press.
How to Submit
Submit your proposal via the form below. Your proposal must follow the below format and guidelines:
- Synopsis of your book (500 word maximum)
- What makes it different (250 word maximum)
- If you wish to provide examples of illustrations, you can include links to relevant social media/websites.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 years old or over.
This opportunity is open to any applicant anywhere in the world.
Applicants may submit more than one book application.
Vulpine Press reserves the right to decide if the eligibility criteria are met.
Confidentiality, Ownership and Privacy
The intellectual property in your proposal is yours and neither Vulpine Press or The Comedy Crowd make no claim to it. Vulpine Press nor The Comedy Crowd will share your proposal to any third party or make any use of it without your express prior written consent.
As an applicant, your data may be collected, stored and processed by The Comedy Crowd for the purposes of administering this opportunity.
Any more questions? Just send us an email to theccteam@thecomedycrowd.com
Submission Form
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