INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

There are only two requirements to become an author published by Metropolis Ink.
     First, we have to like your book and believe in it as much as you do. We accept only well-written manuscripts with broad appeal. In fiction, we want excellence in narrative, dialogue, and plotting. In nonfiction, we want clear, distinctive, well-researched material on popular, helpful topics.
     Second, we accept only authors committed to working hard to promote their own books. We'll work hard to sell your books, but we need the assurance of your help.

To have your work considered by Metropolis Ink, attach at least the first several chapters of your manuscript to an email as an MS Word document or Adobe PDF file and send it to: submissions@metropolisink.com.
     In the body of your email, include a brief synopsis, and tell us something about yourself. What is your writing experience? Have you been published? What? Where? Are you willing and eager  to promote your published book?
       We’ll evaluate your submission and tell you whether we are interested.
       We especially encourage submission of nonfiction works, but are always open to high-quality fiction. 

WRITERS' FAQS

I've got a manuscript I'd like Metropolis Ink to consider publishing. What's the first step? Read the paragraphs to the left. Then come back here and work your way down the list.

Do you pay royalties? Yes. The percentage and conditions are spelled out in our contract.

What does it cost to have my book published by Metropolis? Nothing.

Are you a vanity publisher? No. There is no charge to the authors, and they are not required to purchase any books. However, we believe that an author that is committed to success will naturally expect to purchase many copies for promotional distribution.

If I publish through Metropolis Ink, where will my book be available? Through MetropolisInk.com, and through Ingram Book Group and Baker and Taylor distributors -- thereby ensuring their availability at virtually all bookstores, Amazon.com, B&N, and many other online outlets..

What do you do to help me promote and sell my book? We have continuing and timely help and suggestions via a special section for our authors on our website, and we offer quick and specific assistance and information via email from our Promotion/Publicity Manager.

Can my book be ordered through a bookstore? In the US and Canada, any book store that orders through Ingram or Baker & Taylor can order your book in. In the UK, shops can order books through Bertrams.

Will my book have an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) or a barcode? Yes -- both.

How are the books printed? For printing and order fulfilment, we utilize the services of Lightning Source and Ingram. If and when orders can justify a standard print run, that will be done at no extra charge.

What is a POD book? POD is a technology that allows books to be printed only as they are ordered; one at a time, or a thousand at once. Each order is freshly printed within 2 business days, and shipped immediately to the ordering person or business. 

What is the quality of a POD book? In a word: excellent. Our printers offer complete satisfaction. The books look exactly the same as any other high-quality book.

Would I be able to buy copies of my book at a reduced price? Yes. Authors are able and encouraged to order copies of their book at significantly discounted rates. (Royalties are not paid on copies bought by the author.)

General questions

Do you publish ebooks?
Not yet. Soon.

I live in the USA. If I buy books through your web site, how will they be delivered?
USPS Priority Mail

I live outside the USA. How will books that I order be delivered?
USPS Global or USPS Air Mail

Who is behind
Metropolis Ink?
Metropolis Ink was initially the creation of partners David Major and Kurt Florman. They were later joined by John McLain.
      David works in Castlemaine, Australia (near Melbourne), and is an expert in publication preparation and production, and web site management. Kurt works in Yarnell, Arizona, USA (near Phoenix), and handles the editorial and contractual tasks. John works in Keene, New Hampshire, USA (not near anything you're likely to recognize) and is our promotion, marketing and sales right arm. 
      Metropolis Ink is dedicated to serving our authors and customers with honesty and respect. We believe in forming a partnership with our authors, each utilizing the expertise of the others to create a complete package of writing, editing, publication, and sales.

Got a question? Email us here.