SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A Note on Publishing with Available Light Press
As a small press publisher, Available Light Press highly values our relationships with our authors. We view our relationship with you as a partnership and work closely with you during the editorial process, in marketing strategies, and after the book is released. Here are some highlights of our partnership:
• 10 complimentary author copies.
• Further author copies are available at 50% list price plus shipping.
• Net royalties of 20% on print and 30% on digital.
• Guidance in building or growing your author platform for pre-launch and after.
• eBook ARCs (Advance Review Copy) for pre-launch in your author platform network.
• Targeted promotion.
What Available Light Press Publishes
Available Light Press publishes original works that are book length in scope.
As reflected in our Publishing Philosophy, we publish subject matter that initiates spiritual advancement in understanding and life practice. We publish a variety of topics, the main criterion being that it reflect and radiate the great light of the Creator.
We also publish poetry (book length in scope) that adheres to our publishing philosophy guidelines.
We do not publish translations, sexually explicit material, or works with offensive language.
We do not publish previously published material.
How to Submit
Available Light Press accepts unsolicited submissions through the following process:
1. First send an email query to query@availablelightpress.com briefly describing the work. Give your best elevator pitch. We will respond promptly.
2. Once you are invited to submit, please send the following in one Word document:
• A cover letter that includes the author’s name, contact information, and a brief synopsis of the work. Describe the author’s background and list any relevant publication credits.
• The full manuscript.
Royalties and Advances
Net royalties:
• 20% print
• 30% digital
We do not offer advances at this time.