Introduction
Total-E-Bound Publishing is a royalty paying, full-service ePublisher. This means that we do not charge fees for the author at any time.
We pay a royalty rate of 40% of the RRP for eBooks, 30% for audio, and 10% for print, based on our standard two year contract. Our contracts are for both electronic and print rights.
What we are currently looking for
Erotic Romance Titles
We are currently accepting manuscripts between 10,000 and 100,000+ words in the following genres:
Action/Adventure, Angels and Demons, Bondage/BDSM, Crime/Mystery, Comedy/Humour, Contemporary, Cowboy/Western, Fantasy/Fairytales, Futuristic/Sci-fi, Gods/Goddesses, Historical, Horror, Men in Uniform, Rubenesque, Ménage-à-trois, Multicultural, Older Woman/Younger Man, Paranormal, Timetravel, Thriller, Suspense, Shapeshifters, Morphers, Vampires, Werewolves, GLBT.
Lust Bites
short stories
These are our short stories between 10-15,000 words. They may have a theme or they may be stand alone short stories depending on what we have running, but all will come under the banner of ‘Lust Bites’. These short stories must meet our regular guidelines:
- 10-15,000 word count per story
- Any genre
- Very erotic – the hotter the better (burning/melting)
Sexy Snax
Novellas
These are our branded novellas between 15,000 - 30,000 words. They may have a theme or they may be stand alone short stories depending on what we have running, but all will come under the banner of ‘Sexy Snax’, although each story will have its own cover. No series books will be considered for the Sexy Snax line. These novellas must meet our regular guidelines:
- 15,000-30,000 word count per story
- Any genre
- Very erotic – the hotter the better (burning/melting)
Anthologies
Released throughout the year - each with a distinctive theme.
We will produce a series of anthologies each year, with between five and eight short stories in each.
Royalties are 40% of RRP for eBooks, 30% for audio, and 10% for print, to be divided equally and fairly between the authors of the anthology. Every story in an anthology also gets released as a single story in eBook and Audio book further into the contractual term.
Last Updated - Thursday, December 13, 2012
Whip It Up - BDSM Anthology
Guidelines:
- 10K to 15K word count per short story
- 9½ weeks or more please! Can you write a lush, rich and savoury D/s story of subs and Doms with an appetite for whips and cream, paddles and puddings, canes and cakes? We’re looking for some mouth-watering, tasty short stories to add to our culinary collection of dominating Doms and their subs.
- We’d like to see MF or MFM/multiple partners stories.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (see our book rating info)
The Submission deadline is 1st March 2013 for release in September 2013
Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter “Whip It Up Submission” in the email subject line.
Stand to Attention – Men in Uniform Anthology
Guidelines:
- 10K to 15K word count per short story
- Can you write a short story about seductive soldiers, passionate pilots, or sexy SEALs? We’re looking for some hunky heroes to service those in need.
- Plenty of testosterone in this anthology as we’re only looking for Gay MM or MMM stories.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (see our book rating info)
The submission deadline is July 1st 2013 for release in January 2014
Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter “Stand to Attention Submission” in the email subject line.
Lasso Lovin’ - Cowboy Ménage Anthology
- 10K to 15K word count per short story.
- Three’s the thrill! Can your cowboys lasso their third? Saddle up ‘n write a story about cowboys finding their lady loves and ridin’ ‘em hard!
- Past or present, give us two men and a woman (MMF only) in this anthology.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (see our book rating info)
The submission deadline is November 1st 2013 for release in May 2014.
Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter “Lasso Lovin’ Submission” in the email subject line.
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Seasonal Submissions
Information on our seasonally themed short stories
Throughout the year we release special themed short stories.
General guidelines:
- 15,000 to 20,000 word count
- Any genre (see below for specific themes)
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (see our book rating info)
We are still accepting submissions for:
Last Updated - Thursday, December 13, 2012
Titania’s Court (Summer 2013)
- 15K to 20K word count per novella
- This is the companion piece to our 2012 Winter Collection, Oberon’s Court, which is all about the wicked winter fae. Now show us the sexy summer fae of the Seelie Court and the magic and mayhem that happen when it’s hot in fairyland. Those that submit to this collection should also be prepared to submit to the 2012 Christmas Collection, Oberon's Court.
- Any pairing – MM, MF, MMF, MFM, MMM.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (the hotter the better)
- The Submission deadline is January 1st 2013.
- Non TEB authors should submit the full story plus synopsis. Existing TEB authors should submit a synopsis to your Editor in the first instance.
When submitting, please enter "Titania’s Court Submission" in the email subject line.
Wanton Witches (Halloween 2013)
- Give us some ‘wicked’ witches and ‘charming’ warlocks with plenty of sexy sparks, blissful brooms and wonderous wands! Conjure us some Halloween wicca stories – white witches, dark witches, earth witches and more. Divine rods are a must! Enchanting?
- Send us MF or ménage stories, 15 – 20,000 words please.
- Submission deadline is 1st April 2013 for release in October 2013.
- Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter "Wanton Witches Submission" in the email subject line.
Frost Bite (Christmas 2013)
- We have a thirst! Let us get our teeth into your winter tales of darkly dominant vampires. We want you to go bats writing stories about devilish bloodsuckers who have as much attitude as they have testosterone, and an insatiable hunger for passion, preying ruthlessly on unsuspecting totty.
- Any pairing (MF, MM, Menage/MMF/MFM), 15 – 20,000 words please.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (the hotter the better)
- The submission deadline is June 1st 2013 for release in December 2013.
- Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter "Frost Bite Submission" in the email subject line.
Paramour (Valentines 2014)
- Who wouldn’t want a rich younger man? *sigh*. Write a story about winning the catch of the year against all odds. We want some luscious older ladies finding love and lust with dominant and demanding younger men. Our Valentines Vixens won’t know what hit ‘em!
- OW/YM only, 15-20,000 words please.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (the hotter the better)
- The submission deadline is August 1st 2013 for release in February 2014.
- Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter "Paramour Submission" in the email subject line.
Jolly Rogered (Summer 2014)
- We want some swashbuckling pirates in our summer collection. ‘Blow me down’ with some seriously sexy booty from bold buccaneers. Avoid a rebellion and have your Cap’n find his proud beauty!
- Historical, hot sultry setting, MF only, 15 – 20,000 words please.
- Heat Rating: Burning/Melting (the hotter the better)
- The submission deadline is January 1st 2014 for release in July 2014.
- Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter “Jolly Rogered Submission” in the email subject line.
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Free Stories Submissions
All Total-E-Bound authors who would like to showcase their work and allow our readers to try out their stories can post them with us. We’ll edit the manuscript for you, and our readers can read it for FREE.
Submissions are open
Submit the full story plus synopsis.
When submitting, please enter “FreeStory Submission” in the email subject line.
Manuscript Requirements
What we look for in submitted manuscripts.
- We look for creative storytelling and original style.
- We want you to weave tales of erotic romance through creating strong, dynamic and intelligent characters that your readers will remember.
- Plot driven erotic romances that illustrate the relationship between key characters, ideally with a happy ending, but if not it should be promising.
- We want varying degrees of sex throughout the story, with lots of opportunity for erotic exploration, interwoven with levels of tension and passion (take a look at our book rating info)
- We want meaningful and expressive language that is explicit, but suitable for the storyline.
- We want writers who have a unique and new approach and a writing style that sets them apart from the rest. You must have a true talent for storytelling with an erotic slant.
- We accept gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual stories.
What we ask for in submitted manuscripts.
We only accept electronic communication. So, it's essential that you send your script to us in e-format. We will only accept the following:
- Detailed synopsis of your book
- First 3 chapters and end chapter (short stories, please send in the whole manuscript)
- Send in 1 inch margins, 1.5 lines spacing, standard 12 pt font. Book Antiqua preferred.
- Generally we accept any size of story from 10,000 to 125,000 words (see our book length info)
- Books will be published only if author owns all rights
- Include your name, pen-name and contact e-mail in the Query Letter and Synopsis
- Send the submissions package to
subm...@totalebound.com.
Publishing Rights
Your submission must have full rights available, including both digital and print. If not, please don’t send it to us.
What's not acceptable
We're pretty open when it comes to creativity (we certainly don't want to stifle it), and will look at most story lines, but…we do have our limits!
- NO paedophilia. Don't even dare go there!
- NO rape as titillation. We accept that it may sometimes be used as part of a plotline, especially supporting character development, but definitely not for the use of getting your rocks off!
- NO bodily functions - i.e. watersports, toilet play - eeeew!
- NO necrophilia. The dead definitely don't do it for us - of course, we don't count the bloodsucking undead variety!
- NO bestiality. This does not apply to shape-shifters and might not apply to certain breeds from a sci-fi perspective.
If you aren't sure, email us at subm...@totalebound.com, and we'll set you straight.
Additional Information
Heat Ratings
Our heat ratings tell you how hot you will find the story:
- Total-e-simmering - Sexy, sensual, sweet romance.
- Total-e-sizzling - Sexy, explicit and highly imaginative, with a sensual side.
- Total-e-burning - Explicit, highly imaginative and hot, where almost anything goes. These titles are very uninhibited in both sexual dialect and descriptiveness.
- Total-e-melting - These are our XXX stories. They differ from the others only in the content of the plotlines, as they tend to be much more risqué and explicit. These babies are burning hot. Some readers will find them objectionable, so definitely not for the faint hearted!
- Total-e-taboo - the taboo line breaks into pure, unadulterated erotica or covers the subjects that could be seen as extreme or offensive, pushing stories to the limits of what some deem acceptable. These books don’t necessarily have to have a ‘happy every after’.
Sexometer Ratings
Our sexometer tells you how much sex is in a book.
- 1 - These books are a slower burn, with lots of sexual tension leading upto an explosive culmination.
- 2 - These books have a pulse pounding balance of erotic tension and sexy scenes. More than Risqué and less than relentless!
- 3 - Non-stop sensual and sexual interaction throughout the book.
Book Length
Our book lengths are divided into five categories:
- Short Story - 10,000 to 15,000 words
- Novella - 15,001 - 30,000 words
- Novel - 30,001 - 60,000 words
- Super Novel - 60,001 - 100,000 words
- Super Plus Novel - 100,001+ words
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