Introducing the Pop Fiction Series

​Due for publication in the summer of  2026, this is a series of four books - each an anthology of stories inspired by the music  - or the music scene - of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. There will be one book for each decade, plus an omnibus edition with all four collections in one big hardback.

 

A full brief can be downloaded here >>

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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. ​

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About Your Story

 

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

• The title of your story is up to you - it should evoke the era you are writing about.

• You must follow the guidelines in the brief to avoid copyright issues

• Your characters must be entirely fictional

• 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 ​

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​About the Charity

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• All of our Community Collection books will raise money for an appropriate charity, which will be at least 10% of the profits. ​The charity for this book has not yet been confirmed. We are in discussion with several musical charities and will make an announcement soon. 

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Formatting

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

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Project Rules

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• 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.

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How the book will be sold

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• The book will be sold primarily on Amazon.  

• You will have the option to buy as many copies as you like at a discounted rate 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!

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Deadline and Publication Date 

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• Submission deadline: 30th April 2026 for 60s & 70s volumes, 31st May for 80s and 90s volumes

• Publication date: 1st June 2026 for 60s and 70s and 1st July for 80s and 90s

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Money

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

• We do not pay royalties, instead we donate at least 10% of the book's profits to an appropriate charity

• You can make money from your story by buying books at a discounted rate and reselling although there is no obligation to do so. 

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