In most cases, e-mail stories and completed critiques will be returned to you within one week. Mailed stories require an extra week for travel.

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Novels

For novels, please send the first 10,000 words (approximately) of your novel. Also send a synopsis or outline if you have one. You'll receive a critique, telling your strengths and weaknesses, plus line editing and suggestions for improvement. If you like the critique, you may then send the next 10,000 words.

• Use 12-point text.
• Be sure to keep a copy of your work.

E-mail your story to:

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• Use a typewriter or a computer printer. Please do not send hand-written documents.
• Use one inch margins on all four sides. (Side margins of 1-1/4" are okay.)
• Double space.
• Number pages consecutively.
• Use a 12-point font such as Arial, Courier, or New Century Schoolbook. You want to end up with approximately 250 words per page. This is what editors will expect from you.
• Be sure to keep a copy of your work in case of loss.

Stories sent by U.S. mail should be addressed to:

Please include a check or money order for payment of your critique, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your story and your critique.