Fireside Press

FIRESIDE PRESS (CM Publishing / Soul Fire Press), is the hybrid division of FSP, offering the same professional services. Our titles are regularly reviewed by First Steps Publishing for new, talented authors. While there are no guarantee of the number of titles First Steps will sign each year, this is a way to get your foot in the door.

Fireside Press (CM Publishing / Soul Fire Press)
Publishing with a Personal Touch

OPEN SUBMISSIONS

FIRESIDE SUBMISSION FORM

Starting Cost: $2999

Publishing 12-24 titles/year. 50% royalty.

What does the fee for Hybrid Publishing include?

PRICING: $2999

Hybrid and Self-Publishing Package includes:

• Proofreading of final manuscript (one-time read through)
• Professionally designed interior layout
• An original, professionally designed book cover
• Purchase and assignment of ISBNs
• Metadata management
• Inclusion in catalogs to libraries and the book trade internationally
• Hardback, paperback, and ebook formatting
• Free copies of the book (5 PBK, 1 HBK)*
• Author book purchase at 40% above print cost* (Example: $5 print cost/book, Author price = $7/book
  • We want you to succeed in your writing career, so we keep your purchase price low.
• 50% Royalties for Print and Ebook* (net sales)
• Worldwide sales and distribution to brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries. Through Ingram Spark / Lightning Source, we are connected to the ordering systems of 40,000 independent and chain bookstores, libraries, and online retailers worldwide, plus every major e-book retailer (including iBookstore, Kobo, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, etc.)
• Promotion through Social Media, our newsletter*
• Media Kit. We work with you to create a base media kit:
  • Print/Web headshots (S, M, LG)
  • Print/Web cover (full, flat, and 3D)
  • Interview Questions / Answers
  • Sales sheet handout
  • Social Media Banner Ad
  • Press Release

*Not included in self-publishing package

What are the criteria for selection of titles?

We base our initial decision on the QUERY LETTER and your writing sample, then decide whether to request the full MS.

Quality of the writing: We are seeking well-written manuscripts that are engaging, well-structured, and well-edited. We also consider whether the writing style is appropriate for the intended audience, such as thrillers, suspense, cozy, historical, contemporary, etc.

Marketability of the book: FSP wants to work with authors whose books will be able to sell well in the market. They consider factors such as the book’s genre, the target audience, and the competition in the market.

Author platform: FSP may consider an author’s platform, which is the author’s visibility and reach in the market. This can include an author’s social media following, their reputation in their field, and their previous publication credits. While not a requirement, FSP strongly recommends some form of online presence.

Feasibility of the project: FSP needs to consider whether a book project is feasible from a financial standpoint – considering factors such as the length of the book, the potential market for the book, and the production costs.

Fit with our publishing list: FSP has a specific focus and set of goals for our publishing program, and will consider whether a particular book aligns with those goals.