Submissions

ENGAGE BOOKS™ is currently accepting submissions of science fiction stories for our imprint Engage SF. While we will consider all submissions of a speculative nature, preference will be given to stories with compelling characters, ideas and events that keep our staff turning pages. We are building Engage SF to become a leader in space adventures. Space opera may be the best term to describe the type of science fiction we wish to publish, with stories that take place in an outer space environment, or a society where space travel is possible. Brian Aldiss' definition of space opera in 1974 as "the good old stuff" fits nicely into our theme, yet we are looking for fresh ideas that match Hartwell and Cramer definition of space opera as a "colorful, dramatic, large-scale science fiction adventure, competently and sometimes beautifully written, usually focused on a sympathetic, heroic central character and plot action, and usually set in the relatively distant future, and in space or on other worlds, characteristically optimistic in tone. It often deals with war, piracy, military virtues, and very large-scale action, large stakes." Keep in mind that not everything needs to be large-scale, and the plot doesn't need to be focused on war (usually a struggle or obstacle of some kind needs to be overcome). Submit your full length novel using our online submissions section.

We are currently working on our first short story anthology. This 'strictly science fiction' space opera (see definition above) anthology will be published in a unique way. Each author will receive royalty payments for their story rather than an up front payment, which is usually pretty small. This will give each author a stake in the success of this anthology, and provide a payment system that is generally only available to published novels. Another added bonus is that each individual title will also be available as a digital short for $0.99 available on devices like the Kobo, Kindle and iPad.

When submitting a manuscript, please keep in mind that we are only accepting science fiction novels, and short stories at this time. If you own the rights to a modern classic novel from the likes of Ernest Hemingway, George Orwell or John Steinbeck, then please contact us. We are also looking for authors who hold rights to science fiction books that are out-of-print for our SF Classic imprint. Lastly, if you have written a work of comedic genius, we will consider your work for Engage Books. Otherwise, we are not accepting general works of fiction at this time.

Send your manuscript to:

Engage Books
15476 Kilmore Court
Surrey, BC
V3S 6N8
Canada

Or, submit your manuscrip using our online submissions form: