Pathwise Press Chapbook Guidelines
Overview:
In short, the Pathwise Press chapbook guidelines are changing. I am
moving away from the cooperative publishing format and taking on all costs
of production. For Pathwise to consider your manuscript, I ask that you
query first to see if I am accepting manuscripts at that time. If so,
then you will be asked to send your complete manuscript (please make sure
it is not your only copy!). Keep the specifications described below in
mind...if you are sending a 200 page work, then you are wasting your time.
The manuscript should be accompanied by a cover letter. If you want your
manuscript returned to you, be sure to include a SASE with appropriate
postage. Otherwise it will be recycled.
Important Note:
Due to the move to New Orleans, Pathwise Press is not accepting
chapbook manuscripts at this time. Until things settle down, the press will
be limiting its book publishing. Check back often for updates.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
Page Count: 48-52 pages
Binding: Saddle-stitch
Front Matter includes:
- front end leaf
- title page
- copyright/acknowledgement
- dedication (optional)
- lead quotation (optional)
- table of contents
Back Matter includes:
- author bio
- Pathwise Press advertisement page
- back end leaf
Interior Stock: 20 lb. white linen paper
Cover Stock: Variable; 65-80 lb. stock
Illustrations: Optional
Author Photograph: Optional, but preferred
Initial Print Run: 100 copies
Author Copies:
The author also receives 15 personal copies of the intial print run.
He/She may request additional copies beyond his/her initial personal
copies at a discount of 20%
Promotion:
Promotion is through a variety of channels, including:
- Listing on and promotion through the publisher’s website
- Announcements through various small press/poetry listservs
- Advertisements in other magazines
- Promotional fliers to be included in future issues of the publisher’s
literary magazine, Bathtub Gin, and in all Pathwise mailings
- Review copies sent to appropriate sources
- Sales and promotion by the publisher at literary and artistic events
- Annual Pathwise Press catalog
Royalties:
Royalties will be paid on copies once the initial print run is
exhausted. The publisher will pay a royalty of 20% of the retail price
of the book to the author for all books sold in the United States. Free
copies (author’s and promotional copies) and review copies will not be
eligible for royalties. Copies of the book sold outside the United States
will receive a royalty of 10%. Royalties will be paid every four months,
starting from the date of the second printing. Royalties on books sent
out on consignment will not be paid until the books themselves are paid
for.
Design/Layout:
Working with authors on design/layout is important to Pathwise Press. I
want to match my ideas and capabilities with those of the
author. Pathwise Press publications, both chapbooks and the press’
literary magazine, Bathtub Gin, have repeatedly been cited for
outstanding content and production values.
Queries/Sending your manuscript:
Send submissions to:
Pathwise Press
2311 Broadway St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
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Last update: 3 July 2007
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