Submission Guidelines

TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • in .doc  .docx  .txt  format
  • In English (any foreign words or phrases used will not be edited)
  • Single or double spaced
  • Minimum 12pt font
  • Times New Roman font
  • Black type on White page
  • As an Email attachment
All work to be submitted as follows:-  
Work will be returned as follows:-
  • In the format of the submitted document
  • Black type on White page
  • All edits in Green
  • As an Email attachment
  • Unless otherwise requested US English spellings will be used. Fowlers Modern English Usage 
  • The Chicago Manuel of Style will be the general guide for grammar.
On receipt, all submissions will be Virus scanned. Any submissions failing the scan will be deleted and an explanatory Email sent. The files will not be returned.

On completion of work files will be returned to the submitting Email address unless otherwise specified.

All submissions inclusive or exclusive of any edits remain the sole copyright of the author.

The covering Email should specify whether the submission is a Sample Chapter, Short Story or Novel.

Word count limits cover the entire document including any Titles, Glossary, Appendix or Copyright Statements.

To qualify for discount Short Story and Sample Chapter submissions must be paid in full upon invoice prior to any work commencing. Should the submission exceed word count limits an explanatory Email will be sent and the file deleted.

Payment for Novels will be as follows:-
  • Quotes will be given upon submission of typescript.
  • 50% payment on receipt of invoice prior to work commencing.
  • Balance payable on receipt of second invoice.
  • Second invoice will be issued along with the return of 50% of the edited typescript.
  • The remainder of the edited typescript will be returned upon payment of the second invoice.
All payments made by PayPal only.
All submissions and correspondence to: deesdocsediting@gmail.com