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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

 

  • Your story can be serious, humourous, dark or light.

  • Your characters must be entirely fictional but you can draw on personal experience

  • This book is intended for adult readers

  • Each story should be 3000 - 6000 words

  • You remain the copyright owner of your story and you are free to publish it elsewhere. More details 

Formatting

  • We will provide a Microsoft Word template for you to use, along with style and formatting guidelines. 

Project Rules

  • No submissions from under 18s for this particular project.

  • Your story must be all your own work.

  • Your story must not contain anything that is legally questionable or libellous.

How the book will be sold

  • The book will be sold primarily on Amazon.  

  • 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.

  • We ask authors to spread the word among friends and family - after all, they'll want to read your story!

Deadline and Publication Date 

  • Submission deadline: 30th June

  • Publication date: July 2026

Money

  • We will never ask you to pay to contribute to our books

  • 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. 

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Small Print Summary:

  • There's no charge to take part - we will never ask you for money

  • You retain the copyright for your story

© 2026 Sonder Books

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