2006 Winners of the Novel Writing Contest have been announced on our home page. 

 WINTER  DARK ROMANCE  2007  SHORT STORY CONTEST

DARKER INTENTIONS PRESS IS ANNOUNCING ...ARE YOU READY...

A SPRING FLING SHORT STORY CONTEST FOR DARK, VERY DARK, ROMANCE...

THINK ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS:

CAN A WOMAN EVERY REALLY FALL IN LOVE WITH A VAMPIRE?

WHAT ABOUT THAT MYSTERIOUS SPECTER THAT KEEPS LEAVING DEAD FLOWERS AT YOUR DOORSTEP?

OR THAT GOOD LOOKING MAN THAT KEEPS BEING HAUNTED BY HIS EX-REALLY EX-DEAD GIRLFRIEND?

WELL, VALENTINE'S DAY WILL SOON BE UPON US AND IT'S HIGH TIME TO THINK ABOUT DARK, YES, I MEAN DARK, ROMANCE....

HERE ARE DA RULZ:

1. ENTRY FEE IS 7.00. PAYPAL PREFERRED.

2. SHORT STORY  BETWEEN 3500-10,000 WORDS

3. THEME: A DARK HAUNTED ROMANTIC AFFAIR , A PLUS FACTOR IS A NEW JERSEY INFLUENCE, SINCE WE'RE JERSEY WE LIKE JERSEY...YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT??? :)

4. 1ST 30.00, 2ND 20.00 AND 3RD 10.00

5. DEADLINE: LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007. WINNERS ANNOUNCED MARCH 31ST.

6.  ALL STORIES MUST BE SENT HARD COPY AS WE LIKE TO CURL UP IN BED WITH YOUR STORY RATHER THAN SEE IT ON A COMPUTER SCREEN.  MAIL TO DARKER INTENTIONS PRESS, POB 569, FREEHOLD TWP. NJ 07727. WRITE "DARK ROMANCE ON THE ENVELOPE. DATE OF ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN DEADLINE.

HAVE FUN AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR MANUSCRIPT...DARKLY, OF COURSE!

APOLLO IN THE MOON HOUSE  NOW AVAILABLE.........

Submission Guidelines

Note: Please read these guidelines carefully. They are somewhat different from those of many other publishers.
I truly believe that many good novels simple aren't given a chance. My own opinion is that novel writing (or any other kind of creative work) is not unlike a beauty pageant. Someone has to like your look. What one person considers pretty is what another person may not. This scenario exists in the world of novel writing.

Many perfectly good novels aren't even given a chance because they are not conventional enough to market. Trying to get the attention of an agent is more often than not difficult if not impossible. But we all know the old story: a book that gets rejected numerous times can wind up as a bestseller.

What I can't promise you is fame and fortune. We are a small press and cannot offer an advance, but what we can do is get your book in print (which we pay for), and market it through our Website and other channels. Royalties on sales are a dollar to the author for books sold. If this is something you are interested in, please submit the first three chapters of the book with a synopsis and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Mark all documents 'disposable' if your book is fiction.

Nonfiction: Same thing with a book proposal and an explanation as to why your book is better or different than the stuff that is already out there on your topic.

If we like the book, you will hear from us, and if it is rejected you will hear from us, too.

Darker Intentions Press
POB 569
Freehold Twp., NJ 07728
Attn: submissions

or email to:

lialew@msn.com

Use a size 12 legible font of your choice. (Or else I'll have to crank up my reading glasses another notch). No manuscripts are returned. If you would like your manuscript critiqued, please indicate in your cover letter.
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Submission Guidelines Summary:

• First 3 chapters
• Any genre
• Double spaced
• Size 12 legible font of your choice
• SASE or stamped envelope sufficient
• Submission address above

These guidelines are effective January 2006. We reserve the right to update them as circumstances may require.
Thank you for your interest in Darker Intentions Press.