Recall the mission of Revenant Press prior to making a submission:
Revenant Press is focused on uplifting and edifying books that stir the imagination and help people through life’s challenges. We believe books are a powerful medium, and it is important to focus on the positive, regardless of the genre.
Non Fiction
Submissions on the following topics are accepted:
- Technology Planning
- Career Advice
- Strategic Planning
Your submission should be sent via email and include the following elements:
- Working Title
- Elevator pitch - 1 paragraph, what you might expect to see on the back cover
- Summary - a short summary of the book (more details as required than the pitch)
- Outline - an outline of the book
- Manuscript Status - the status of your manuscript
- Market Analysis - a competetive analysis of 4-6 similar books and what differentiates your book, including:
- ISBN, Pages, Price, Comparison
- About You - why are you qualified for writing this book?
- Sales & Marketing - a plan for how you will promote the book, including 3-4 different approaches
Fiction
Submissions on the following genres are accepted:
- Historical
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
All fiction must meet the Revenant Press Standards of Content, which can be summarized as:
If objectionable content is to be used, make sure to show it as Objectionable. No “Mature” content please.
In more detail:
- Good versus Evil: portrayals of good and evil should encourage the ultimate triumph of good over evil, although for dramatic purposes may require that evil prevail over good for a time, the ultimate victory of good over evil is a desirable goal.
- Profanity: The gratuitous use of profanity and symbols considered vulgar by the contemporary standards of a product’s target market is not acceptable.
- Dramatic Horror, Violence and Gore: The use of dramatic horror is acceptable. However, scenes depicting excessively graphic gore are not acceptable.
- Sexual Themes: Sexual situations for salacious purposes–including abuse and pornography–are not accepted. This does not exclude romantic relationships, but direct scenes of sexual activity are not accepted.
- Prejudice: We celebrate diversity. Our products should not depict existing minorities, nationalities, social castes, religious groups, genders, lifestyle preferences, or people with disabilities as a group inferior to any other group.
- Religion and Mythology: Current, real-world religions and religious groups and/or practices will not be portrayed in any way that promotes disrespect for these religions or their participants.
- Addictions: Addictions of any kind should not appear as glamorous or entertaining pastimes. Addiction in any form, or the encouragement of addiction, should be shown as a dangerous habit with harmful effects.
Your submission should be sent via email and include the following elements:
- Title
- Outline
- Sample first chapter
- Manuscript Status