The difference with Aphrodite is that the line will be Romance only! This will allow us to create a new-look imprint
that will appeal to the most discerning romance reader. These books will be between 50,000 and 60,000 words
(unlike Zeus and Poseidon which have various word counts). These books will be specifically marketed and
publicised. Aphrodite with also be subsidy published but the pricing will be specialised.

Guidelines for Aphrodite:
 

Authors need to concentrate on the conflict between the female MC (main character) and the male MC (hero). 
 

If there is no conflict  or passion there is no story.  

·        Create a hero your readers will fall in love with.

·        Dialogue should be used often and drive the story forward. It should sound believable

·        Read other romance books to understand the genre.

·        Read books about writing  or join a writers’ group.

·        Learn about punctuation and spelling (you’d be amazed  how  many  writers  forget  about  the fundamentals).

·        Word Count between 50,000 and 60,000 words.

·        Manuscript supplied in Word format 12pt Times Roman (does not need to be double spaced as we edit via computer). Initial submission as with other Zeus and Poseidon submissions, eg. Query, Synopsis and sample chapters.

·        Make sure your manuscript is polished. Never send a first draft.

· PRICING :

The total subsidy cost for an Aphrodite book is AUD$2,200 for the complete publishing service as follows:
 

• Publication of paperback book
• Between 50 and 60,000 words in length.
• A5 paperback size
• Standard copy editing
• Typesetting
• Cover design in full colour (from CMYK process)
• Jacket blurb writing in consultation with the author
• Print and bind first run
• Bar-coded ready for retail sale
• Fully ISBN registered
• Library registered
• 15 complimentary author copies  
• Listing of your book on all major databases and inclusion on new release forms sent to bookstores
• Full Distribution   
• Standard promotion including . . .
• Distribution of press releases
• Distribution of review copies
• Follow up on local newspaper coverage
• Approach local bookshops to stock
• Re-stock outlets

A typical first print run is enough for review and to satisfy early demand, allowing us the option to alter the back cover
on future print runs to include any favourable review comments the book might gain. Such endorsements on the back
of a book can help increase sales. Further print runs are at full cost to the publisher who also benefits from the sale of
the book and therefore guarantees to keep the book in print for the contract period.

We believe our costs are very competitive for the level of service we offer and our means of apportioning proceeds
are fair and realistic to both the author and to us: you make a once-only payment to publish your book, and we have a financial incentive to continue selling it. We fail to see the merit of some other arrangements whereby the author is
offered unrealistically high percentage returns on sales which then provide the company with little or no incentive to promote and sell the book or, indeed, where sales are achieved and the author then has to pay again to have the
book reprinted!

Author satisfaction is of the greatest concern to us and we are sure you will be proud that you made the decision to publish your book with Zeus Publications.  Click here to see some testimonials from a few of our authors.

Summary of what you receive:

• You get a professionally designed and published book.

• ISBN numbers and barcodes are all taken care of for you.

• Marketing and distribution assistance are provided, to bookstores, libraries, schools, and other outlets. Your
  book is made available through our extensive distribution network.

• We work with our authors to arrange local, regional, and, sometimes, national media interviews and advertising.

• The risk of subsidy-Publishing is shared (but not completely eliminated) with a knowledgeable publisher.

• You have the satisfaction of being a "published" author and seeing your book "in print!"

To assist you in your submission, please consider the following:

Describe Your Book

What is special about your book? Why will people wish to buy your book?

Has anyone reviewed your work? Children or adults? Friends, relatives? Experts in the field?. A suggestion: Have a friend give a copy to someone who doesn't know you.

Describe Yourself

What is your background? Why did you write the book? Any previous publications? How are you able to promote
your book?  What else?

What Should You Send Us?

Please send us a letter of inquiry including the above information. Include three sample chapters, a word count and
a synopsis of the book. Preferably, this should be on disk or via attachment in MS Word format.  If you want your
material returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope big enough to hold it all.

What Happens Next?

If we feel the manuscript meets our needs, we will send you an evaluation and either offer you a contract or suggest
the changes that need to be made before we can consider it further. 

Need more clarification?  Go to our Frequently Asked Questions.

To have your book reviewed send your manuscript sample to: Zeus Publications, P.O. Box 2554, Burleigh MDC Qld 4220  Australia. You may also submit your material via email to: info@zeus-publications.com . Please clearly mark
the email as a submission in the subject field. In most cases, you can expect a reply within four weeks.