What Sort Of Books Does Macmillan New Writing Publish?

The following FAQ is for the benefit of writers from Macmillan New Writing.


What Sort Of Books Does Macmillan New Writing Publish?

We only publish complete and unpublished novels for adults, written in English, by authors who have not previously had a novel published.

What sort of books don’t you publish?

We don’t publish non-fiction, children’s books (including books written for young adults), poetry, short stories or novellas (defined as works under 60,000 words). If your work falls into any of these categories we regret we are unable to help.

How should I send you my novel?

Only emailed submissions can be considered (please see below for the email address). The email must include the novel’s title in the Subject line. The body of the email should contain a short synopsis and biographical note (including details of any previously published work), and the entire novel should be attached to the email as a single standard word-processing file, preferably Microsoft Word. Please do not send typescripts as individual chapter files, or as ‘compressed’, ‘zipped’ or password protected files.

Can I send more than one novel at a time?

If you wish to send multiple novels for consideration please send each one as a separate submission.

Do you accept hardcopy (printed) submissions, or submissions on disc or CD?

No, and unfortunately we are unable to return any typescripts sent to us in this way.

Will you consider incomplete novels or proposals for as yet unwritten novels?

No, we can only accept finished novels.

Do you accept submissions from authors whose work has previously been self-published, ‘vanity’ published or published electronically/online?

Yes.

Does MNW accept submissions from outside the UK?

Yes, a number of our authors live abroad.

Will MNW consider translations?

Yes, as long as the novel has already been translated into English.

How long will you take to decide if you want to publish my novel?

If we would like to publish your novel, we will let you know within twelve weeks of receipt. Unfortunately, due to the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful submissions. If you have not had a response within twelve weeks please assume that we have, regretfully, decided not to publish your novel.

How should my manuscript be formatted?

We prefer 12-point, Times New Roman, double line-spaced.

How long should my manuscript be?

Not less than 60,000 words or more than 130,000.

Can I resubmit a novel which has been declined by you in the past but which has been revised?

No, regrettably a decision to decline must be final.

To whom should my submission be addressed?

There’s no need to address it to a specific individual: if it is eligible and sent to the email address below it will be read and assessed by one of our team of editors.

I am a literary agent. Can I send you my client’s novel?

Yes, please follow the submissions procedure described above.

What are the terms of the MNW contract?

Macmillan New Writing pays its authors a 20% royalty on net receipts but does not pay an advance (i.e. an advance payment against future sales). Our contract is standard and non-negotiable and we acquire world rights in all titles, with rights revenue split 50/50. We also reserve the option to publish the author’s second novel. If we acquire an author’s second novel it and any subsequent novels we acquire will be published, with an advance, on negotiable terms.

Where should I send my novel?

Please email it to newwriting@macmillan.co.uk

Thank you very much for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!


With best wishes from the editorial team at Macmillan New Writing.

Updated April 2010


Macmillan New Writing Editorial

Please note: due to the very large number of submissions we receive we are currently unable to respond to unsuccessful submissions, or enter into any correspondence regarding our reasons for declining to publish a novel. We do, however, promise to assess every eligible submission we receive.

Our terms: Macmillan New Writing pays its authors a 20% royalty on net receipts but does not pay an advance (i.e. an advance payment against future sales). Our contract is standard and non-negotiable and we acquire world rights in all titles, with rights revenue split 50/50. We also reserve the option to publish the author’s second novel. If we acquire an author’s second novel it and any subsequent novels we acquire will be published, with an advance, under negotiable terms.

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New Michael Jackson Book by Legendary Concert Promoter Leonard Rowe Published to eBook by FastPencil

25 Jun 2010 18:13 Africa/Lagos

Fraud, corruption and manipulation surrounds the death of Michael Jackson. He was loved by the world, but used by some who wanted one thing and one thing only... to profit from his death. And now, one year after the death of The King of Pop, a close friend and legendary concert promoter, Leonard Rowe, tells it all in a bombshell new book.

This book is an eye opening, page turner that reveals the truth about all of the corruption, conspiracy and greed behind Michael’s death--- and it will make the public aware of what really goes on behind the curtain...

New Michael Jackson Book by Legendary Concert Promoter Leonard Rowe Published to eBook by FastPencil

'What Really Happened to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Evil Side of the Entertainment Industry' Chronicles Unseemly Circumstances Around Michael Jackson's Death

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- FastPencil and Leonard Rowe today announced the availability of Rowe's book, "What Really Happened to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Evil Side of the Entertainment Industry." Rowe, a legendary concert promoter and longtime friend of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family, selected FastPencil to publish the eBook version available for iPad, Kindle and all major eReaders.

"This is a story that must be told. It is a first hand account of the conspiracy and the power of the entertainment industry and I am so glad to be releasing the book on the anniversary of Michael's death," said Leonard Rowe. "It is a raw and eye-opening account of the perils of fame and about the man everyone knew as the 'King of Pop,' but whom I knew as a dear friend."

"What Really Happened to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Evil Side of the Entertainment Industry" chronicles Michael Jackson and the Jackson's rise to fame, the corruption, the endless media frenzy that surrounded him and what ultimately contributed to his untimely death. Rowe provides personal and intimate anecdotes and experiences from his 30-year relationship with the Jackson family.

In the book, Rowe, who was with Michael just a few days before he passed, writes that he believes there was a conspiracy behind the murder of Michael Jackson relating to his 50 percent ownership of the entire Sony catalogue, which is now worth billions of dollars.

The book is now available at FastPencil.com and WhatReallyHappenedToMJ.com.

"FastPencil is honored to have Mr. Rowe select us as a vehicle to share his story," said Steve Wilson, CEO of FastPencil. "With Mr. Rowe's in-depth and personal analysis of Michael Jackson and the Jacksons, we get a rare glimpse in to what goes on behind the scenes of the entertainment industry and insight into what happened to a legend."

Next-generation publisher FastPencil provides authors such as Rowe with an end-to-end solution that strips out the cost and complexity of traditional publishing. By blending social media, marketing, production and distribution, authors can sell more books and maintain complete control of their content creation, price, distribution decisions and sales activity every step of the way. FastPencil's relationships with thousands of book and eBook retailers ensure that each book published is available to the broadest possible audience.

Pricing and Availability

"What Really Happened to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Evil Side of the Entertainment Industry" is available for purchase in print for $21.95 or as an eBook for $9.99 at FastPencil.com and WhatReallyHappenedToMJ.com.

About Leonard Rowe

Legendary concert promoter and close friend to Michael Jackson, Leonard Rowe began working with Michael and the Jackson family in 1979-80. He is the first and only African American concert promoter to organize and promote an international concert tour with Michael Jackson and "The Jacksons." The tour, "Off the Wall," was extremely successful and catapulted Michael's solo career. Rowe has continued his relationship with the Jackson family for the past 30-plus years.

Rowe, who was with Michael a few days before his death, was hired by Michael Jackson to oversee his business and financial affairs during the scheduled London concert tour, "This Is It."

About FastPencil

FastPencil is leveraging the disruptive trends of self-publishing, social media, print-on-demand and eBook distribution to deliver a new unified online service that streamlines the book publishing process offering more control and higher margins for authors. The FastPencil writing and publishing service enables authors to create books online, collaborate, publish and distribute from one engaging, simple, cost-effective solution. For more information please visit FastPencil.com.

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