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High Mesa Electronic Publishing
%Short Story Disk
%Electronic Publishing News
%Novel on Disk
Writer's Guidelines
Introduction: High Mesa Electronic Publishing was established in 1985
as Computer Techniques. Our very first publication in electronic
format was C_Tech News a weekly newsletter. In 1988, HMEP introduced
the first electronic magazines available in IBM .EXE file format.
This was followed by a full color magazine in 1989. In 1988, HMEP
published one of the first full length electronic novels. This novel
was made available as Shareware and distributed via world wide
computer networks. In 1989, another first was accomplished by HMEP.
The introduction of a fully encrypted novel that was unreadable except
by using HMEP READ.EXE. While this did not guarantee security against
the work being stolen, or given to others, it did make it difficult to
simply copy the work from one format to another.
It is our point of view that authors are our mainstay. Without
authors we would have nothing to publish. We vow to work with new
unpublished authors, and to guarantee we will exceed royalties offered
by any conventional publisher. In many instances we will be prepared
to offer authors in excess of 25% royalty from sales of their work.
In addition if a particular work does not suit our needs, we will
provide the names of possible electronic publishers who might be
interested in the work.
High Mesa Electronic Publishing is involved in the electronic
publishing of NOVEL length material, articles, short stories, and
other works that might fit our needs.
QUERIES: It is preferable to have a query letter from new authors.
This will allow us to determine if the work will fit our needs. If
you have an INTERNET account, your query letter may be submitted to
(hmep@zialink.com) or (jake@zialink.com). If you have access to any
one of the thousands of FidoNet BBS's around the world, you may
address your query to HMEP at one of the listed Fidonet addresses. If
your query is sent via one of these means you should receive a reply
within a few days. Queries should contain:
1. A brief summary of the book, short story, or article. It
is generally accepted that a couple of paragraphs will provide
this information.
2. If the work is non-fiction, provide a detail of your
experience in the field or with the subject matter.
3. A sample chapter, preferably the first chapter, in some
cases part of the first and last may provide the information
needed.
4. An outline or synopsis of any complete manuscript. A
detailed chapter by chapter is the style often provided.
5. If you are previously published a listing of your credits.
However they are not necessary for your work to be considered.
6. If you submit by US Mail, include a SASE (self addressed
stamped envelope). If you use INTERNET or FidoNet the cost of
the SASE may be saved.
If you us US Mail, please allow at least three weeks for your query to
be reviewed by the editor.
Package Review: If your query fits into our editorial needs, you will
receive notification via the most direct means. You should be
prepared to submit your package upon receipt.
The WORK or Manuscript: Once we receive your work, it will be
extensively reviewed by the editorial staff to determine suitability
for publication.
When your work or manuscript is accepted, you will be notified by the
contract department. This can be a lengthy process, or it can be
nothing more than your simply signing the agreement. When the
agreement has been finalized and signed you will be provided with one
(1) copy that is to be signed by you. This copy MUST be returned to
HMEP and once it is received it will be signed by the Publisher and a
copy will be returned to you.
PUBLISHED WORK: It is true that some works will never be published.
However, HMEP will work toward a goal that will eventually allow every
writer to publish their work. Once the work is published, if you are
a NEW writer, you can say your career has begun. If you are an
established writer, you might say 'You have moved on to the next step
of publishing.'
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HIGH MESA ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING--P.O. Box 550, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
INTERNET: HMEP@zialink.com. Phone: 1-505-865-5936, BBS: FidoNet
1:301/1, 1:301/301, 1:301/1000. DATA: 1-505-865-8385,1-505-865-4082:
Publisher: N.L. (Jake) Hargrove, Editor: N.L. (Jake) Hargrove,
Associate Editor: Alan Jason Stoner.
Publishes electronic original and reprints. Pays 10-30% on wholesale
price. Published and average of 1-2 months after acceptance.
Simultaneous submissions OK. Reports in two weeks on queries, 1-2
months on manuscripts.
FICTION: Any genre accepted. Specifically seeking Science Fiction,
Romance, Adventure, Western or picture books. Query or complete
manuscript in electronic format accepted.
NON-FICTION: Any genre accepted. How to's, are accepted immediately.
SUBMISSIONS: Manuscripts will be accepted in either electronic format
or hard copy. A small fee may be charged for scanning into electronic
format. Electronic submissions MUST be in ASCII. If you have the
need to support underling or italics, please use the standard
_underline_, and *italics*.
SHORT STORY DISK: Any genre, needs 15-20 short stories per issue.
Publishes when disk requirements are met. Pays a minimum of 1/2 cent
per word, within 90 days of publication.
ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING NEWS: Articles about electronic publishing,
writers quidelines for electronic magazines, listing of electronic
publishers, will consider news about other media publishing. Pays a
minimum of 1/2 cent per word, UPON ACCEPTANCE. Presently published the
last month of each calendar quarter (Mar,June,Sept,Dec). May go
monthly in 1995.
NOVEL-ON-DISK: The very first Novels-on-Disk were published in 1988.
HMEP will accept any genre for consideration, and will discuss
electronic publishing with the author. NOD's are normally published
within 30 days of acceptance, and are made available via Mail Order
Sales only. Payment ranges from 10-30% of the wholesale price of the
disk minus shipping/mailing cost. The wholesale price is established
by the price HMEP may sell the disk to distributors or customers.
Individual disk sales will be at retail prices and authors may receive
additional royalty based on these sales.
HELPFUL HINTS: You should spell check and grammar check your work
prior to submitting it. Manuscripts that have obviously not been
proofed will be rejected without consideration.
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High Mesa Electronic Publishing
%Short Story Disk
%Electronic Publishing News
%Novel on Disk
P.O. Box 550
Los Lunas, NM 87031
FidoNet: 1:301/1;1:301/301;1:301/1000