Submissions
Call for contributions to WWII anthology:
Thousands of first-hand stories have been written about World War II, but most recount the experiences of people - mostly men - who were active participants in it.
Cave Art Press is currently accepting submissions for a non-fiction anthology of civilian WWII stories. If you have a home-front or wartime childhood story that you think is worthy of publication, send it to us! The stories can be from any country, and they may be about direct or indirect experiences of the war. Word count between 1,000 and 5,000 words. If contributions are first-account stories, they must be written in first person. If you are writing someone else’s story, you must be personally acquainted with the person whose story you are telling, with an explanation of your relationship in an introduction.
For more information, or to submit a story, email us at info@caveartpress.com
Thousands of first-hand stories have been written about World War II, but most recount the experiences of people - mostly men - who were active participants in it.
Cave Art Press is currently accepting submissions for a non-fiction anthology of civilian WWII stories. If you have a home-front or wartime childhood story that you think is worthy of publication, send it to us! The stories can be from any country, and they may be about direct or indirect experiences of the war. Word count between 1,000 and 5,000 words. If contributions are first-account stories, they must be written in first person. If you are writing someone else’s story, you must be personally acquainted with the person whose story you are telling, with an explanation of your relationship in an introduction.
For more information, or to submit a story, email us at info@caveartpress.com
General submissions:
Cave Art Press is accepting nonfiction book-proposal submissions in the following categories: first-account military history, memoir, adventure travel, nature and nautical, and general nonfiction.
Submit your proposal as an attachment to: info@caveartpress.com or kkaska@caveartpress.com.
Please include the following:
1. Title Page with contact information.
2. Overview: Describe your book in two or three paragraphs. (200 words or less) Think of this as the back-cover blurb, a publisher's catalog annotation, or a brief review.
3. Target Audience: Who are the likely purchasers of this book? What are the best ways to reach them? (500 words or less)
4. Competitive Titles: List and summarize at least five competitive titles and explain why yours is different from each. State the author, publisher, and date of publication. In this section, you should explain why readers would find your book compelling and why there is an interest in your subject.
5. Current Appeal: Why is your subject important today? Why should this book be written? (500 words or less)
6. Sample Chapters: Include the first three chapters. We realize that as you write the book, changes will be made; but providing these chapters will give us a feel for the tone of your book and a sense of your writing style.
7. Chapter Summaries: Provide a chapter summary for each chapter. (One or two paragraphs per chapter.) While these may change, a list of chapters and their summaries shows that your ideas are organized.
8. Synopsis: Write a synopsis that tells the complete story, including the ending. (500 words or less)
9. About the Author: Include your bio (200 words or less) and your credentials and experience. You may also include your resume. Tell us why you are the best person to write this book. What do you wish to gain by having this book published?
10. Marketing and Promotion: How will you actively promote the book? Where should publicity be focused? List periodicals that would provide book reviews. Name two or three people who would be willing to endorse the book. Other than bookstores, what other types of venues would be interested in having you speak or give a presentation? Do you have a website, blog, Facebook page, Twitter Page, Amazon Author Page, etc? Do you maintain a mailing list?
