Publish Your Work with Sonder

Ashes
Due for publication in the summer of 2026, this is a collection of stories about the scattering of ashes - interpret that how you will - your story could explain the background and relevance of the location of the scattering, it might tell us about the life of the deceased or it might be a story about the scattering itself. Your story can be any genre, set at any time.
There is no cost for you to submit a story and there is no cost if we choose it for publication. As an author you will be able to buy as many copies as you like at half-price, enabling you to resell and make a profit.
About Your Story
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Your story can be serious, humourous, dark or light.
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Your characters must be entirely fictional but you can draw on personal experience
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This book is intended for adult readers
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Each story should be 3000 - 6000 words
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You remain the copyright owner of your story and you are free to publish it elsewhere. More details
Formatting
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We will provide a Microsoft Word template for you to use, along with style and formatting guidelines.
Project Rules
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No submissions from under 18s for this particular project.
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Your story must be all your own work.
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Your story must not contain anything that is legally questionable or libellous.
How the book will be sold
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The book will be sold primarily on Amazon.
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You will have the option to buy as many copies as you like at half price if you choose, which you can resell or give away.
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We ask authors to spread the word among friends and family - after all, they'll want to read your story!
Deadline and Publication Date
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Submission deadline: 30th June
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Publication date: July 2026
Money
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We will never ask you to pay to contribute to our books
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We do not pay royalties but you can make money from your story by buying as many copies as you like at a discounted rate and reselling although there is no obligation to do so.
