PERSPECTIVE PUBLISHING #MSWL for the 2025 Calendar Year OPEN SUBMISSIONS through OCT 1, 2024 (12:01 EST -5 GMT) LENGTH: 78K-126K words GENRES: Historical Romance, Espionage Thrillers, YA Mystery, Juvenile Mystery, Alt History We are a Traditional Publisher We offer "Nice Deals." Be aware that we work with talented, developing authors that we feel are overlooked by the big five publishers and most literary agents because it is not necessarily what the more prominent publishers want to add to their list, but we are. With a bit of work and our help, these authors have what is needed to become bestselling authors, and it is in our best interest to help authors achieve that. We welcome agented and un-agented submissions this year and have the same exacting standards as larger publishers. While we do not pay a lot, we do not charge authors as many hybrid or "vanity" presses do. We pay them. We cover the cost of a good cover, an extensive editorial process, enhanced distribution, and marketing. While our offers are nowhere near what you could expect to see from a more prominent publisher (you won't get rich or even make an annual income from our advances), we do pay more to authors than most self-published authors make on their own in their first two years and cover the costs associated with the cover, editing, distribution, and marketing - and we pay an advance. We are open to small print runs but do print-on-demand publishing. We also cover the cost of the copyright. Rights are generally negotiated for 30 years, and unlike many small publishers that require all the rights to your book, the rights we ask for are specified and not all-inclusive. DIRECT SUBMISSIONS: Submit a query letter in the body with 1st chapter as a Word or .pdf attachment to submissions@perspectiveliterary.com In the SUBJECT LINE of the e-mail, include ONLY: [author name - title of the book] 1) Address all queries to our acquisitions editor (Kara L'an) with title/genre/word count and appropriate contact information in the header. This query letter should interest us in reading your 1st chapter and should tell us that you know your book, market, and target audience (where it would end up on a shelf in the bookstore or a library). Include your pseudonym(s) if you are not writing under your real name. Your query should be no more than 350 words, and spend 150-200 telling us why we should be interested in publishing your book (besides the fact that you are a great storyteller and yours is the best story ever written). Our editors are also mostly authors, so...stick to the story. If you have published anywhere in the relevant genre, please itemize the titles and where they have been published directly beneath the header. Please don't include this in the body of the query letter. We ask that you focus only on the book you are pitching. 2) include the first chapter as a .doc or .pdf attachment in an email attachment. The file name should be descriptive – author name/genre/logline.

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The Power of a Pitch "Publishing credentials, well-researched comp titles, and a bit of personalization will certainly help your case, but your pitch is currency." https://buff.ly/3Yv3wqF #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting

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As GenAI and LLMs change the way published content is consumed, publishers face questions as to how to shift their monetization structure. This article dives into how publishers can maximize value.

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Are your passwords secure? 🔑 Hive Systems just published a table showing the amount of time it would take to hack a password by brute force based on length and the use of letters, numbers, and special characters. 🔨 It astonishes me to see the difference between 8 characters (7 years) and 9 characters (479 years), when both use upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.  🔐   Here is my favorite way to create memorable passwords:  ◆ Select a line of at least five words from a song.  ◆ Use the first two letters of each word.  ◆ Choose a number not associated with you (e.g., the street number of a friend).  ◆ Add a special character. “Just a small town girl” gives you the following nonsense: Juasmtogi. You could then add a number and special character into the word to give you something like this: Juasm4287Togi. 😀 I store my password list in a password protected Word document. I never store passwords to banks and credit cards on my devices. 🏦 What is your favorite method for creating passwords? Do you use a password manager? #Cybersecurity #Technology #Healthcare -------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a freelance healthcare writer and editor. I write about cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance for medical practices. Source: https://lnkd.in/g-k3-Kn8

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Not sure how to navigate parental controls on your child's digital devices? This story has helpful tips and links to walk you throughthe process. #digital

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The Midpoint (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 7 of 12) via Helping Writers Become Authors #amwriting #writetip #nanowrimo #pubtip https://lnkd.in/ewEiumuZ

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Many writers and editors think the Associated Press Stylebook is against using the serial (Oxford) comma. That’s not true. AP style *does* recommend using the serial comma in complex lists. For example, if one of the items in a list contains a conjunction, AP style calls for a serial comma. Like this: Fritz enjoys snacking on bananas, cheese and crackers, and ice cream. Additionally, if the items in the list are long, AP style calls for a serial comma. Like this: Helen changed the car’s worn tire before embarking on her big road trip, Raul shined the fenders until he could see his reflection in them, and Sara double-checked all fluid levels. AP does not recommend using a serial comma in a simple list: Dante bought strawberries, sliced turkey and rye bread. This is in contrast to most other style guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style, which calls for a serial comma in all lists. To learn more differences between AP style and Chicago style, check out Dragonfly Editorial’s field guide on this very topic. It’s titled “AP Style and Chicago Style: 15 Major Differences,” and the link is in the comments.

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We all write content. This may include books, articles, marketing material, emails, memos, contracts, policies, and other documents. Plain language is valuable in all writing. Get your copy of the ISO #PlainLanguage Standard today. bit.ly/42PqTdA

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Editors, this ACES workshop on ethics in AI will be worth your time!

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Loss is universal, but that doesn't make it any easier. What does make it easier is a strong support system—of which compassionate work policies and colleagues are vital to. Earlier this week, I lost my father-in-law after a courageous battle with cancer. It's been a difficult week for my family and I, as we grapple with the loss and are thrust into all of the end-of-life arrangements that nobody ever wants to think about. I can feel the weight of grief, what-ifs, tough decisions, expenses—but you know what hasn't been weighing on my mind? Work. My workplace provides generous bereavement leave that allows me to truly put work aside and spend my time/mental capacity where it's needed most. No questions asked. Not to mention that when I do sign on to check emails (bad habit), I'm told to sign off, reminded that nothing at work is or will be urgent, and encouraged to shift my focus back onto my family. All of this to say: Find an employer that truly cares about its employees and fosters a supportive work environment. It makes a world of difference when life happens. One other quick note that might be of LinkedIn significance: Throughout his lifetime, my father-in-law served in the navy, lived his dream as an established golfer at Hilton Head, worked on the RF&P railroad with his father, spent time in the dental and auto industries, and managed a lawn care and landscaping company. His career spanned many fields and shows that it's never too late to embark on a new path or chase your dreams. Finally, thank you in advance for any support you’re able to offer, be it through the GoFundMe, thoughts, prayers, good vibes, love, etc.  https://gofund.me/01f39c21

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Happy Pan Visibility Day! "Pan" comes from the Greek word for "all." Just as a panorama is a comprehensive view of something, a pan person may be attracted to any and all genders or sexes, be they man, woman, nonbinary, agender, trans, or any other identity. - Pansexual means sexually attracted to anyone, regardless of gender. - Panromantic means romantically attracted to anyone, regardless of gender. For example, someone can be physically attracted to only one gender, but romantically attracted to anyone (panromantic). Or they can be asexual, but panromantic. I hope this helps create more understanding of all the beautiful ways there are to be in this world. Also, being attracted to anyone does NOT mean being attracted to everyone. If you're feeling PANicked, don't worry - it doesn't affect you! Just let people love who they love and go about your day. But know that we exist. And in the words of the beautiful Steven Universe song "Change Your Mind": "I don't need you to respect me I respect me I don't need you to love me I love me But I want you to know you could know me If you change your mind." https://lnkd.in/g-bUx-JS #panvisibilityday #pansexual #panromatic #panawareness #lgbtqia #inclusivelove #inclusion #diversity #pride #queer #pansexualpride #pansexualawarenessday

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