Historical Fiction Submissions

First and foremost, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your interest in sharing your manuscript with Luna Eden Publishing. 

• We highly value your work and are honoured to consider it for traditional publication. 
• We are looking for submissions in historical fiction, crime and mystery, and fantasy, which could be a magical combination. 
• We are particularly interested in manuscripts with main or secondary characters who represent *diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

*Whilst we understand that historical fiction can either exclude or portray people in a negative light, we would encourage our authors to write about these issues in a balanced way. 

Consider this before sending your manuscript: 

What would be the guidance at the cinema? If it's an 18, please don't send it. Anything 15, 12, PG, or Universal, we would love to see. 

Please note that we are not looking for Graphic violence or erotica. 

1. Graphic violence refers to vivid, brutal, and realistic acts of violence depicted in the media.
2. Erotica refers to art that portrays or describes sexual activity with the intention of arousing sexual feelings.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion encompass people from diverse races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. 

Historical fiction is a genre of literature that intertwines fictional characters and events with factual elements from the past. It often features real people, places, and events, offering a unique blend of entertainment and education to readers. Examples of popular historical fiction books include The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, which takes place in 12th-century England during the construction of a magnificent cathedral and Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, which follows the lives of southern plantation owners during the American Civil War, and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, which tells the story of a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany during World War II.

When submitting your literary work, it's important to provide a complete overview of it. This should include the title of your piece, its length, genre, and a brief premise, as well as a synopsis of up to 800 words. Additionally, you should clearly identify your targeted audience and explain how your book fits into the current market landscape. Lastly, don't forget to include a brief bio that showcases your writing qualifications or experience. (Luna Eden Publishing will accept a link to your author page).  It is a tall order, but it can be done - please keep it in standard font, (no handwriting fonts). 

As a small independent publisher, we will cover all publishing and marketing expenses. (The author should publicise their work, along with Luna Eden). All profits/royalties will be split 50/50. Rest assured, we are committed to transparency and fairness throughout the process. 

The process of publishing a book is a comprehensive undertaking that requires a great deal of dedication and hard work. It can take up to six months to go from the initial draft to the final edit, with an additional three months required for cover design and formatting.

YES, but only self-published work. 

Taking action as soon as possible will help us capitalise on the hard work you have already put in. Let's add a touch of sparkle to make it shine, and make any necessary edits to ensure it's the best it can be. With your dedication and our expertise, we can take this project to the next level.