Submissions without cover letters will not be considered.
The cover letter should include: Synopsis of idea / story / themes State of completion Background of creator Why Fictional Frontiers?
If a fictional novel / manuscript – three chapters of the draft and the outline. If a book of poetry – 3-5 poems depending on length. If a non-fictional work – an outline and three chapters / articles of the draft. If a script for a graphic novel / play / film – up to 50 pages. If a TV script – an outline of the show and the entire episode script. If an art-based work (manga, graphic novel, picture book spreads) – the entire work if under 50 pages, or up to 50 pages if longer. If an article for our platform – the entire article
If the work is incomplete or the idea is still in development – a detailed outline summarizing all key elements and the process going forward from a story-crafting perspective.