BOOMBOX MEDIA will launch in 2008 with the release of four books.
We're now seeking
completed graphic novels (or those needing lettering only) for publication. We'll consider books in all genres and all age ranges (no porn!), but right now we have a special emphasis on manga and children's projects. Our books will feature full color covers and black & white interiors. Previously published material is okay (including webcomics), as long as you control all publication rights.
BEFORE SUBMITTING!!!
You must contact us with an intent to submit before actually sending your submission. If our publishing schedule remains open, we will then send you an
Offical Submission Form and directions on how to proceed. Any unsolicited submissions received without an Official Submission Form will be destroyed unread due to legal reasons.
Keep in mind that we are a small operation and each of us has far too much on our plates. We'll do our best to respond to your queries as quickly as possible, so your patience is appreciated.
Any pencilers, inkers, colorists, and letterers looking for projects are encouraged to follow the submission guidelines at
Fablewood Studios
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER CREATORS
We're a small independent publisher, and we're proud of that fact. But that means we can't offer lucrative advances or page rates like the corporate giants. Maybe some day.
What we
can offer you is the chance to get your book published and put onto store shelves right next to the books produced by those same corporate giants. That levels the playing field for you in the battle for the eyes of consumers.
You'll be compensated from royalties based on the profits generated by your book for as long as it remains in print with us (all of our titles remain perpetually in print via the finest print-on-demand technology). You'll also receive 10 comp copies of your title, plus random Boombox swag. Best of all,
you retain all rights to your property. If you'd like our assistance in marketing the licensing rights of your property, we can provide that service for a percentage of the negotiated terms. But if you prefer to handle that yourself, we completely respect your decision. It's entirely up to
you because
you own the rights.
We'll promote your book by sending out advance copies for review; announcing the title to major news outlets related to the industry; advertising online with relevant web sites; and displaying at comic, manga, and book conventions. We also maintain direct communications with our retail partners as frequently as possible. Foremost among those efforts is the unique
Boombox Amplifier, which includes a continually updated direct-to-retail catalog of our titles (in print and PDF form). We also send promotional bookmarks, postcards, and posters to a list of indy-friendly retailers.
And of course there's the
Boombox Live! website. Not only will your book be featured right here, but
you will also be spotlighted in our creator profiles section.
We encourage all Boombox writers and artists to aggressively promote themselves and their books. This usually includes signings at local retailers (often arranged by us) and appearances at our convention displays.
Your book will be distributed by:
Ingram Book Company
Baker & Taylor
Diamond Comic Distributors
Cold Cut Distribution
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
International distribution is arranged on a case-by-case basis.
Visit the official
Boombox website for more details.
