Self-Publish or Perish: The Entries

Self-Publish or Perish: The Entries

11 months ago

Self-publishing through ebooks has become quite the rage, but there is more to it than just slapping a word document on to Amazon. To stand out from the myriad of other titles on Amazon, you'll need a good editor, a fabulous layout artist, a professional illustrator for your cover, and a web presence that will bring in the readers. Oh, and your book needs to be well written, interesting, and quite the page turner.

ShortbreadStories is here to lend a helping hand. We are offering one lucky writer the chance to win a self-publishing package worth over £3,000, which includes:

• A professional copyedit of the manuscript
• Layout and design of the book
• Bespoke cover art
• A custom designed webpage
• A professionally shot book trailer
• Practical advice on how to sell your book online

The winner will also have their book featured on ShortbreadStories.

And we want you to help us decide who this talented writer should be. The first 3,500 words of each submission is available for you to read online at ShortbreadStories, once you've picked your favourite just go to the competition page, and simply click the vote button next to the chosen submission. The final winner will be selected from those with the top five public votes. The judging panel for the top winner will consist of those donating to the ‘Self-Publish or Perish’ Competition prize. (Birdwing Editing, Red Lava Design, digitalmyway, Kirby Ink, August Pictures Film Co and  ShortbreadStories) Be sure to vote before the 20th of July and the winner will be announced on the 1st of October.