NOVELS: Guidelines for pitching to Premium

[shreyaamerica]

So, does that mean that we can't publish our book elsewhere? I have a book I might pitch, but I also have it published elsewhere on other sites...

[katiemcguire]

At the moment, I think the plan is to keep the submission inbox open indefinitely, so please do send your pitch when you're ready!

[nostalgicroxas]

Any information in regards to Copyright? That is if one already has their book copyright'd but is not formally published or distributed? Who holds the rights to the Copyright once submitted and accepted? Would this contract make the work become an exclusive to the distribution of Tapas only?

[katiemcguire]

We're here to answer any and all questions! Thanks for asking.

You'd be pitching for consideration for our Premium Program, which means after a certain number of free-to-read episodes, later ones would be paid. And yes, you'll receive some marketing help, as well! Hope this clarifies.

[WolfUnderTheMoon89]

Thank you for saying this!
I am in the process of rewriting my chapters, but I'd like to let my friend go over them first for grammar before sending them through. And these things often take a while.
So, I understand that we'd have to use the parts we'd use for tapas?

My chapters vary from 2.5k word to 4.5k words, so I split them up to work with tapas.
Meaning some chapters get split in two or three parts.
Do I sent through 5 full chapters in this case or only 5 parts (meaning two full chapters)

Sorry if you have already answered this before.

[katiemcguire]

Yes, you can submit in-progress stories that are already on Tapas!

[fortunusgames]

Can the novel be in Play/Dialogue format?

[katiemcguire]

We'd like to see the first five Tapas episodes (so, in your case, two full chapters equaling those 5 parts)!

[EmmyPax]

@katiemcguire
For the plot outline, is it okay if we use bullet points or something like that? I'm used to traditional novel synopsis writing and I'm struggling to get my page and a half synopsis down to 400 words.

Also, when you say plot outline, you mean more like a synopsis, where the whole arc of the book is described and less like a query letter, correct? If not, I will happily send a query instead, which would actually be the right length without fussing, lol.

Thank you so much for being here answering all these questions! You are a rockstar!!!

[katiemcguire]

Bullet points are fine—I understand the struggle of chopping down a synopsis! And yes, if should definitely be more of a synopsis, so we know where the story's headed.

Thanks! Happy to do it, especially if it means getting to read some excellent new novels!

[EmmyPax]

Perfect! Can't wait to pitch

[katiemcguire]

Hi, everybody! I'm logging off for a bit, but will be back later to answer any new or missed questions. Thank you so much for your responses so far!

[NicoDreamyMouse]

I might try pitching Thorn Arena. Oh boy this is going to take a long time to get to. Hopefully eventually!

[KRWright]

you'll receive some marketing help

Can you elaborate on what might be offered?

[TL_Shay]

Ah, I do have a question.
What file type is preferred for the attachment?
Thank you for your time!

[katiemcguire]

Personally, I like Word docs, but Google docs and PDFs are also absolutely fine!

[katiemcguire]

We're happy to work with creators on both exclusive and non-exclusive contracts, so if you have a project that's already available elsewhere, you can absolutely submit it!

[katiemcguire]

With Premium, the authors retain the rights to their novel (and creators to their comics). We offer both exclusive and non-exclusive contracts!

[katiemcguire]

Hm, I think as long as it hits the 80K minimum word count, we can take a look!

[katiemcguire]

It varies for each novel and depending on what our marketing team thinks will work best, but marketing efforts can include things like inclusion in sales, push notifications to readers, banners on the Tapas site, or social media posts.