STEP ONE--Did you read the Publishing Gateway page? If not click HERE to make sure you're submitting a genre that we want to read! Click HERE if you need to ask the Publishing desk a question.

CORRECT LENGTH FOR FICTION SUBMISSIONS: Remember we want "approximately" the first 5000 words or the entire first Chapter (if it's just a little longer than 5000 words) and a complete synopsis (your full story outline.) This is NOT the time to send us half the book--if the first Chapter gets our attention then we'll ask to see more!

NON-FICTION SUBMISSIONS: A little more complicated than a fiction submission--we need to see the Table of Contents and key excerpts or a thorough summary, up to 5000 words. If we can't understand your concept/theories then we won't ask to read the entire manuscript... NEW - CLICK HERE FOR NON-FICTION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS!

SHORT STORY SUBMISSIONS: Send us the completed story--typically between 3000 and 9000 words. Question about length? Click HERE to e-mail the Publishing desk. NOTE - If the story is for a specific OPEN ANTHOLOGY then be sure to tell us in your e-mail! IMPORTANT - Since your Short Story is a "complete" submission we expect to see it edited and proofed for spelling and typos. This is your chance to get into one of L&L Dreamspell's anthologies, so don't spoil it by showing us "messy" work. You wouldn't show up for a job interview without putting on your best clothes and trying to make a good impression, so consider this submission your "interview" with the L&L Dreamspell Publishing team--impress us with your ability to create both an exciting story and a polished manuscript! For help with all aspects of writing click HERE to visit the Links page.

STEP TWO - Prepare your work: Put your submission into a "Word" doc attachment to your e-mail. Plain white background, Black ink--Times New Roman 12 Point, single or double spaced. DON'T send us photos, illustrations, tables or charts. We want a SMALL file that's fast and easy to read. You want to hear back from us soon, don't you? Keeping it plain and simple right now will get the fastest reply from the L&L Dreamspell team. We're waiting...impress us with your writing, but please follow the guidelines!

E-MAILED SUBMISSIONS ONLY! Do not send submissions to our P.O. Box - Thanks!

DAZZLE US - EXCITE US - MAKE US WANT YOU! Put your best effort forward now - really edit your writing, or have someone check your work. Sometimes you can't see your own typos and simple errors because you've stared at your manuscript so long your eyes are blurry and blood-shot - believe me the L&L Dreamspell team knows that feeling all too well! It's possible to join a critique group - there's free help on the internet--people who can catch your errors and give you simple suggestions that could make or break your chances to be a "Chosen One" for our author team. Look for writing help on our LINKS page.

WHAT WE DON'T WANT TO SEE IN YOUR SAMPLE - OVER USE OF "LY" ADVERBS - This separates the amateurs from the professionals. Also excessive "he said/she said" dialogue tags and passive "was/were"... USE THE "SHOW DON'T TELL" STYLE OF WRITING - Help is available on our LINKS page (numerous websites outlining common new author mistakes) - you can also click HERE for some of our quick tips to help polish your work before you submit!

WHAT TO TYPE IN THE E-MAIL: Check the column to the right and use the correct subject line! In the "body" of the e-mail please let us know which sub-type within the genre/category your're submitting and which anthology it's for if it's a short story. This is especially important with the Non-Fiction Paranormal and Metaphysical categories. Also place the book or story's title in the e-mail. Send us your REAL name (and also your pen-name if you have one.) It's not necessary to give us your home address and/or phone number yet unless you want to. DON'T FORGET!!! If this is a simulatneous submission please tell us.

SUBMIT! One final reminder--be sure you are in the right place with the correct genre/category. Send us a "Word" doc file in Black 12 point Times New Roman font! NO pictures. Keep it down to the correct length and give us exactly what we asked for...do the same with your e-mail. Go to the right-hand column--be sure to select the correct genre subject line! If you want us to read it please go over these instructions again to make sure it's just what we've asked for - nothing more, nothing less... Thanks!