The approach of making submissions empowering rather than intimidating is refreshing. The emphasis on preparation and polish shows respect for both the writer's work and the editorial process. It's clear that Lemon Jelly Press values building writers' confidence alongside discovering new voices.
I have to admit, I’ve been die-hard on the idea of indie publishing my novel since the beginning. But this has made me pause and consider submitting. I think you all have a wonderful philosophy here—feels less combative and adversarial and dismissive than I’ve seen from others. Everyone always says they are trying to bring out the best in your work, something that has me rolling my eyes at this point—but this feels more genuine. Very interesting.
Curious, about hybrid work submissions. I write prose and adapt it into lyrics which I then do add an AI element to turn what I wrote into songs and images to create a full experience around my work, I have created an exhibit or "a world"
I credit AI where it is used. However, I think it would be cool and different to get a full piece published, not just the prose, not just the lyric. If I submit The prose, lyric, authors note, a QR code for song, and image crediting the parts that used AI is that going to be instantly dismissed?
I know the arguments are everywhere about AI in art. However, I am of the belief, it is how you use it and credit it. I can just submit my prose, but that would be only one element of what I do and the world I am creating. Editors and publishers want something different, but it also seems they are afraid of stuff that is too different right now.
It's refreshing to have a deadline that is announced with such passion - so I have passionately placed it in my diary to manifest powerful poetry that mirrors my own passion for the written word.
On your website in the submission section it mentions a word limit of 300 words. But in this post you mention up to 1000 words for the start of a novel etc. So when you are open to submissions, what are you open to?
The submissions open at the moment are for our micro-booklets only, they are open all year round. Our main submission window is open from April for novels etc all listed in the article 🙂
Hello! I wanted to ask, do you accept poems that have had a brief existence on a small Substack? And also, how many poems do you prefer a collection to have? Thank you!
Hello! I'm interested to know more about the creative non-fiction that you are looking to receive. Should this be a novel? Essay? is the end-goal to put many creative non-fiction stories together, such as an anthology, or would our creative non-fiction work be its own book? Thanks!
The approach of making submissions empowering rather than intimidating is refreshing. The emphasis on preparation and polish shows respect for both the writer's work and the editorial process. It's clear that Lemon Jelly Press values building writers' confidence alongside discovering new voices.
Love the support you are giving to local and less heard storytellers. Hope you might branch into non-fiction one day!
I have to admit, I’ve been die-hard on the idea of indie publishing my novel since the beginning. But this has made me pause and consider submitting. I think you all have a wonderful philosophy here—feels less combative and adversarial and dismissive than I’ve seen from others. Everyone always says they are trying to bring out the best in your work, something that has me rolling my eyes at this point—but this feels more genuine. Very interesting.
Great article, I am going to save this for future reference.
Curious, about hybrid work submissions. I write prose and adapt it into lyrics which I then do add an AI element to turn what I wrote into songs and images to create a full experience around my work, I have created an exhibit or "a world"
I credit AI where it is used. However, I think it would be cool and different to get a full piece published, not just the prose, not just the lyric. If I submit The prose, lyric, authors note, a QR code for song, and image crediting the parts that used AI is that going to be instantly dismissed?
I know the arguments are everywhere about AI in art. However, I am of the belief, it is how you use it and credit it. I can just submit my prose, but that would be only one element of what I do and the world I am creating. Editors and publishers want something different, but it also seems they are afraid of stuff that is too different right now.
This sounds like such a fascinating project! We wouldn’t be able publish anything with AI elements though
Totally fair. I will stick with just getting prose and lyrics published until there's a medium to represent what I do fully. Thank you!
https://substack.com/@openroadstage/note/p-186077276?r=61683y
What a great approach to submissions!
Thanks for the wonderful advice!
It's refreshing to have a deadline that is announced with such passion - so I have passionately placed it in my diary to manifest powerful poetry that mirrors my own passion for the written word.
Thankyou.
On your website in the submission section it mentions a word limit of 300 words. But in this post you mention up to 1000 words for the start of a novel etc. So when you are open to submissions, what are you open to?
The submissions open at the moment are for our micro-booklets only, they are open all year round. Our main submission window is open from April for novels etc all listed in the article 🙂
Hello! I wanted to ask, do you accept poems that have had a brief existence on a small Substack? And also, how many poems do you prefer a collection to have? Thank you!
Hello! I'm interested to know more about the creative non-fiction that you are looking to receive. Should this be a novel? Essay? is the end-goal to put many creative non-fiction stories together, such as an anthology, or would our creative non-fiction work be its own book? Thanks!
How long does it take you to reply, please?
It depends on how many submissions we get but we aim to shortlist within 2 months.