Submission Guidelines & Best Practices
Crimson Pulse Media Submission Guidelines
Crimson Pulse Media Tips for Submissions
- No fan fiction or characters, places, items from other works or authors.
- Stories must be G to PG in content (no sex, no obscene language, no extreme gore or violence.)
- Stories should have a Christian perspective or thread within. This does not have to be overt, but can be subtle.
Crimson Pulse Media Tips for Submissions
- Consider using Pro Writing Aid or Grammarly to make sure your story is in tip-top shape before submitting.
- Create a promotion and marketing plan in advance.
- Read other Crimson Pulse Media titles in the category you are submitting.
- Join the facebook group for an open forum for questions and answers as well as working with other CPM authors.
Current Manuscript & Story Wishlist
Crimson Pulse Media Anthologies
Nebula Chronicles III: Journey
Story should focus around the idea of a journey or travel (planetary or interstellar).
Story should feature manned exploration of space.
Story should not be overly scientific in explanation.
Story should not be Space Horror.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words
Deadline: 9/1/2020
Nebula Chronicles IV: Plasma
Story should feature an outlandish invention or technology
Story should feature manned exploration of space.
Story should not be overly scientific in explanation.
Story should not be Space Horror.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words
Deadline: 1/1/2021
Far Off Tales I: The Forested Keep
Stories should create deep rich worlds that are unique.
Stories may feature common fantasy creatures and beings, but new creations are encouraged.
Submissions should include a world map and glossary.
Stories need to be epic in nature, but should stay true to the word count.
Stories can be continued through multiple collections, but the full story must be submitted at one time.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 10/1/2020
Far Off Tales II: Behind the Waterfall
Stories should create deep rich worlds that are unique.
Stories may feature common fantasy creatures and beings, but new creations are encouraged.
Submissions should include a world map and glossary.
Stories need to be epic in nature, but should stay true to the word count.
Stories can be continued through multiple collections, but the full story must be submitted at one time.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 2/1/2021
Creepy Campfire Collection I: Darkwood
Story should be something you might read aloud around the campfire. (Assuming your audience would listen to you that long.)
Story should be creepy, but not terrifying. Think Are You Afraid of the Dark or Goosebumps.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 8/1/2020
Creepy Campfire Collection II: The Crooked Path
Story should be something you might read aloud around the campfire. (Assuming your audience would listen to you that long.)
Story should be creepy, but not terrifying. Think Are You Afraid of the Dark or Goosebumps.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 3/1/2021
Netherwind Saga Project
The Netherwind Saga is a sweeping fantasy epic that will include a cast of characters each created and written by a different author. This diversity among imaginations and voices will enhance the realism of this epic saga.
We are searching for six adventures to answer the call to save the kingdom from the Netherwind.
Submit a 5k word character (adventurer) driven writing sample, where your character shows their skills, weapons, and know how. It's like a trial quest to see if they are worthy to face the Netherwind.
Deadline: 10/1/2020
Standalone Titles & Series
Edge & Narrow is seeking a story about a mission to stop an extinction level asteroid impact.
See News Article 1 and News Article 2 (75k to 100k words.)
Edge & Narrow is looking for an intergalactic pirate story for a standalone novel (100k to 120k words.)
Lost Realms is seeking a fantasy story featuring a Goblin or Troll as the hero. (150k+ words.)
Lost Realms is seeking a dragon and pirate series (75k to 100k words.)
Under the Floorboards is looking for an adult Horror/Supernatural story (80K words) dealing with a demon and a small town.
Seek is currently looking for an adult detective mystery series of three to four books (65k to 95k words.)
Seek is currently looking for a YA Stop-the-end-of-the-world techno-thriller duology (75k to 120k words.)
Nebula Chronicles III: Journey
Story should focus around the idea of a journey or travel (planetary or interstellar).
Story should feature manned exploration of space.
Story should not be overly scientific in explanation.
Story should not be Space Horror.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words
Deadline: 9/1/2020
Nebula Chronicles IV: Plasma
Story should feature an outlandish invention or technology
Story should feature manned exploration of space.
Story should not be overly scientific in explanation.
Story should not be Space Horror.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words
Deadline: 1/1/2021
Far Off Tales I: The Forested Keep
Stories should create deep rich worlds that are unique.
Stories may feature common fantasy creatures and beings, but new creations are encouraged.
Submissions should include a world map and glossary.
Stories need to be epic in nature, but should stay true to the word count.
Stories can be continued through multiple collections, but the full story must be submitted at one time.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 10/1/2020
Far Off Tales II: Behind the Waterfall
Stories should create deep rich worlds that are unique.
Stories may feature common fantasy creatures and beings, but new creations are encouraged.
Submissions should include a world map and glossary.
Stories need to be epic in nature, but should stay true to the word count.
Stories can be continued through multiple collections, but the full story must be submitted at one time.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 2/1/2021
Creepy Campfire Collection I: Darkwood
Story should be something you might read aloud around the campfire. (Assuming your audience would listen to you that long.)
Story should be creepy, but not terrifying. Think Are You Afraid of the Dark or Goosebumps.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 8/1/2020
Creepy Campfire Collection II: The Crooked Path
Story should be something you might read aloud around the campfire. (Assuming your audience would listen to you that long.)
Story should be creepy, but not terrifying. Think Are You Afraid of the Dark or Goosebumps.
Word count must be between 5k to 50k words.
Deadline: 3/1/2021
Netherwind Saga Project
The Netherwind Saga is a sweeping fantasy epic that will include a cast of characters each created and written by a different author. This diversity among imaginations and voices will enhance the realism of this epic saga.
We are searching for six adventures to answer the call to save the kingdom from the Netherwind.
Submit a 5k word character (adventurer) driven writing sample, where your character shows their skills, weapons, and know how. It's like a trial quest to see if they are worthy to face the Netherwind.
Deadline: 10/1/2020
Standalone Titles & Series
Edge & Narrow is seeking a story about a mission to stop an extinction level asteroid impact.
See News Article 1 and News Article 2 (75k to 100k words.)
Edge & Narrow is looking for an intergalactic pirate story for a standalone novel (100k to 120k words.)
Lost Realms is seeking a fantasy story featuring a Goblin or Troll as the hero. (150k+ words.)
Lost Realms is seeking a dragon and pirate series (75k to 100k words.)
Under the Floorboards is looking for an adult Horror/Supernatural story (80K words) dealing with a demon and a small town.
Seek is currently looking for an adult detective mystery series of three to four books (65k to 95k words.)
Seek is currently looking for a YA Stop-the-end-of-the-world techno-thriller duology (75k to 120k words.)
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