FAQs for The Word's Faire

1. What is The Word's Faire?

The Word's Faire is an independent publishing company showcasing diverse voices and compelling stories across various genres. We believe in the power of words to connect people and inspire change.

2. How do I submit my work to The Word's Faire?

To submit your work, please visit our website and navigate to the submissions page. There, you'll find detailed instructions on how to submit your manuscript or proposal. We accept submissions in various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more.

3. What are the submission guidelines?

We encourage you to review our submission guidelines carefully before sending in your work. These guidelines outline important details such as preferred genres, formatting requirements, word counts, and any specific instructions for submission. Following these guidelines will help streamline the review process.

4. How long does it take to hear back about submissions?

Contributors can expect to hear back about their submissions within 4 to 6 weeks from the date of submission. Our team carefully reviews each submission to ensure that we give every work the attention it deserves. We appreciate your patience during this process.

5. What happens after my submission is accepted?

If your submission is accepted for publication, congratulations! We're committed to working closely with our authors to bring their vision to life and ensure a successful publishing experience.

6. What rights do authors retain when publishing with The Word's Faire?

At The Word's Faire, we believe in supporting our authors and respecting their creative rights. We acquire first publication rights for accepted works, along with the right to publish and distribute the work in various formats. However, authors retain the copyright to their work, and we work collaboratively to ensure that their vision is honored throughout the publishing process. All rights are returned to authors after publication.

7. Do you offer any advance payments or royalties?

At this time, we are not yet accepting manuscript submissions, and are not yet a paying publication for our contributors to zines, anthologies, or contests. Yet with high hopes to do so in the near future.

8. Can I submit previously published work to The Word's Faire?

We generally prefer submissions of unpublished work. However, if your work has been previously published and you believe it would fit our audience well, please feel free to mention this in your submission. We may consider previously published work on a case-by-case basis.

9. How can I stay updated on The Word's Faire news and releases?

To stay informed about the latest news, releases, and submission opportunities from The Word's Faire, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media. You can also visit our website regularly for updates and announcements.

10. How can I contact The Word's Faire for further inquiries?

If you have any additional questions or inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at thewordsfaire@gmail.com. Our team is here to assist you and provide support throughout your publishing journey. We look forward to hearing from you!