{"id":6339,"date":"2024-06-03T10:55:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T09:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/?p=6339"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:30:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:30:07","slug":"should-writers-pay-submission-fees-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/should-writers-pay-submission-fees-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Writers Pay Submission Fees? Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">So \u2014 you\u2019ve done it! You\u2019ve created a sparkling masterpiece of a novel, short story, or poem, and you\u2019re ready to show it to the world. You know that your nuanced characterisation and breathtaking language is going to knock some editor\u2019s socks right off of their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The problem is, once you start looking around, you see that many of these publishers are asking for money just to consider your work. What gives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Submission fees are a frustrating but very real part of the writer\u2019s journey. Some do go towards a reasonable cause, but some are just a way for unscrupulous people to take advantage of others. Let\u2019s dive into everything you need to know about paying to get your work seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do publishers charge submission fees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Publishing can be an expensive endeavour, especially if you want to compensate your writers fairly. Literary journals in particular almost always operate at a loss, and their staff are mostly unpaid volunteers. While they may get some financial support from donations, advertisements, and government grants, they sometimes need to charge small submission fees in order to cover their overhead costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Some literary journals hold writing contests as a way to make some income&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;reward the most talented writers for their work. These can be expensive to enter, but there\u2019s an opportunity for a substantial payoff. We\u2019ll look more at the different publication avenues below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you know if a submission fee is legitimate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Unfortunately, when enough people want something badly enough, there will be predatory vipers ready to use them to their advantage. From vanity anthologies to so-called literary agents to Hollywood reps wanting to make a movie out of your book (which they inconveniently haven\u2019t read yet), there\u2019s no shortage of people willing to sell your dreams back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s an example: I recently came across a call for a forthcoming anthology from an indie press that was offering \u201c40% off submissions\u201d. Further investigation revealed that they were promoting, for a limited time, the opportunity to submit a short story for $30 rather than their usual $50. When questioned, the publisher explained that \u201cThis fee is more of a token to ensure that the author is serious about their commitment.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s look at some numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A&nbsp;<em>lot<\/em>&nbsp;of writers want to get published. A&nbsp;<em>lot<\/em>&nbsp;of writers are submitting their work. A yearly anthology which I was fortunate enough to be part of in 2023 received just over 2,000 submissions. A new online niche journal that launched in 2024 received 800 submissions for their second issue. Unless a publication intentionally closes submissions early to manage their workload, it\u2019s very unlikely that they\u2019ll receive fewer than a few hundred submissions (though of course prestigious, established journals receive a lot more).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/91-magazine-7nRnjwsKElI-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Literary magazines in rack on white wall - Photo by 91 Magazine on Unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-6160 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s say this anthology receives, at a low-end estimate, 200 full-priced submissions. That brings in\u2026 wait for it\u2026 TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. Who\u2019s pocketing that money? Hint: it\u2019s not the contributing writers. It\u2019s the so-called publisher captaining the pirate ship through this sea of red flags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When deciding whether to pay a submission fee, here are some key things to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How are they compensating writers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ideally, if a publication is charging writers to submit, some of that cash should be directed back at the writers who are accepted. If this is a contest, it might be a significant amount divided among a select few. If it\u2019s a literary magazine, it might be a per-word rate or a flat rate for every story they accept. If it\u2019s a traditional publishing house, they should offer an advance against royalties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Some publications might instead offer a contributor\u2019s copy of the magazine or anthology their writers are published in. Others might offer written feedback on your work. It\u2019s up to you if you feel this is good value for your submission fee or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If they\u2019re not offering any compensation at all, or if they\u2019re offering \u201croyalties\u201d (which is a lottery that doesn\u2019t promise anything at all), consider the next questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is their sales pitch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Look at the language the submissions call is using. Are they trying to \u201csell\u201d you on their opening? If the publisher says \u201cSeize the opportunity to be traditionally published!\u201d, or \u201cThis is your chance to see yourself in print!\u201d, run like the hounds of hell are at your heels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Remember:&nbsp;<em>you<\/em>&nbsp;are not their customer. The&nbsp;<em>reader<\/em>&nbsp;is their customer. You are an artist who is giving them free labour under the guise of an \u201cexciting opportunity\u201d to feature your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is their mission statement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Have a look through their website and see what they say about their values. There are a lot of small press publishers and literary journals who are trying to use their platform to do some good in the world. They might donate a portion of their profits to charity, or they might be devoted to bringing more attention to traditionally underrepresented writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Try to get a sense of who these people are and what they\u2019re working towards. Then, you can decide if you want to support them by paying a small submission fee. If nothing about them strikes you as particularly noteworthy or engaging, move on to the next opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you love their vibe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Many online literary journals can\u2019t afford to pay their contributors, but they&nbsp;<em>do&nbsp;<\/em>provide you with a link to a webpage with your creative work which you can then post on social media, share on your website, or send to your friends. If you love the overall mood and aesthetic of their publication, you may consider a small submission fee a fair price to have something that represents who you are as a writer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does WriterBeware have to say about it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Make friends with the essential authors\u2019 blog&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writerbeware.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writer Beware<\/a>. This is an amazing resource that keeps tabs on many of the unscrupulous publishers, literary agents, and magazines who are trying to pull a fast one on authors. If you\u2019re looking at an opportunity that doesn\u2019t feel quite right, try searching for it on this website to see if it\u2019s been flagged before. If nothing comes up, you can also reach out to the team at WriterBeware and ask them to look into it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writerbeware.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Writer-Beware-Writer-Beware-1024x596.png\" alt=\"The Homepage for Writer Beware\" class=\"wp-image-6161 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/596;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The homepage of the Writer Beware blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much should writers pay to submit their work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">So if you\u2019ve done your diligence and decided you\u2019re comfortable paying for a particular submission call, what\u2019s a reasonable amount to ask? Here are some guidelines to consider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contests&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Writing contests are often a case of high risk, high reward. They charge higher submission fees than other publications in order to offer a bigger payout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A good rule of thumb is that the submission fee should be no more than 1% (1\/100<sup>th<\/sup>) of the prize money. That means if a contest is charging $30 to enter, the grand prize should be at least $3,000. If the top prize is $500, they shouldn\u2019t be charging more than a $5 entry fee. While there\u2019s some flexibility here, be very wary of contests that charge $25 to enter and award only $100 to the winner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anthologies, magazines, and literary journals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Literary journals often justify their fees by saying \u201cWay back in the Ye Oldes\u2014\u201d (by which they mean the 20th century) \u201c\u2014writers used to have to pay for postage to send their stories out. So a submission fee is just like a stamp.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Welllll\u2026 sort of. Many publications use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/manager.submittable.com\/opportunities\/discover\">Submittable<\/a>&nbsp;to manage their incoming work, which costs them a fee of roughly $1.50 per submission. Some then pass this fee onto their writers by charging them two or three dollars to submit. They may also charge small fees to put towards paying their contributing writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In general, $3 to $5 is a reasonable submission fee for a small, independent publication. If they\u2019re charging higher than this, they\u2019re straying into contest territory and should be offering substantial compensation to reflect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literary agents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This is an easy one:&nbsp;<strong>don\u2019t pay submission fees to literary agents<\/strong>. Ever. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/how-to-vet-a-literary-agent\">If a literary agent is asking you for money<\/a>, something shady\u2019s going on in Shadytown. Literary agents make money when you make money, and not before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This is a partnership, not a service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional publishing houses&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Likewise, traditional publishing houses shouldn\u2019t be taking money off of their authors. Some independent presses might charge a small reading fee comparable to literary journals, but they shouldn\u2019t be asking you to contribute to the overhead costs of publishing your book. If they are, they\u2019re not a traditional publisher; they\u2019re a vanity press.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s really only one way creative writing should be monetised, and it\u2019s not by charging authors. It\u2019s by selling to&nbsp;<em>reader<\/em>s. If a publisher needs to make money off their authors, it\u2019s probably a sign that they\u2019re not selling enough books to make a profit. This means that they may not be the best choice for your career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Remember: you\u2019ve created something beautiful and powerful, and it\u2019s worth waiting for it to find the right home. Don\u2019t get caught thinking you need to shell out your hard-earned cash in extortionate submission fees to make your dreams a reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So \u2014 you\u2019ve done it! You\u2019ve created a sparkling masterpiece of a novel, short story, or poem, and you\u2019re ready to show it to the world. You know that your nuanced characterisation and breathtaking language is going to knock some editor\u2019s socks right off of their feet. 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