Cover LetterYour cover letter should list the names, addresses, phone numbers, and published credits of all contributors, the title of the project, and the date of submission. The cover letter, as well as all enclosed materials, should be neatly typed.

Complete SynopsisSuccinctly tell the entire storybeginning, middle, and end, avoiding unnecessary details. A short-story synopsis should be no longer than a page. A synopsis for a series (limited or ongoing) or graphic novel should be about two to five pages. Indicate issue breaks where applicable. A synopsis should say exactly what happens and how, noting plot and character specifics. Nothing should be left to the imagination. This should be the most straightforward presentation of the story as possible, as the synopsis is often the make-or-break point for a proposal.

Full ScriptYou must include a full script for any short story or single-issue submission, or the first eight pages of the first issue of any series, unless you are a published professional, in which case, you should include samples of previously published work. Script format guidelines are included. If the work is already completedstory, art, and letteringcopies of this may be sent instead. When preparing to send your story, consider the following questions: Are my characters believable and consistent throughout the script? Is the plot clear and easy to follow? Is all the necessary information including subtext, symbolism, essential background detail communicated clearly to the artist? Does the script allow the pictures to tell the story rather than relying on captions or other forms of exposition? Does the story work as a comic book, taking into account the conventions and the language of the medium?

Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope (S.A.S.E.)This is a standard requirement throughout the publishing industry. Make sure the envelope is large enough and that you have attached sufficient postage for the return of your work. If you only want a response, you may include a small envelope, posted for one ounce. Without a S.A.S.E., your work will be considered disposable and you are not likely to receive a response. If you live outside of the United States, you must use appropriate U.S. postage or International Reply Coupons, which can be obtained at a local post office. Do not send cash or currency through the mail!

NotesIf a submitted project has an artist collaborator, samples of the artist's continuity work (not just pinups or character illustrations) must be included. Do not send samples/proposals via facsimile. This work will not be reviewed. Do not make telephone follow-ups to unsolicited proposals. Reviewing proposals takes time, but if you have included a S.A.S.E., you will receive a response, usually within 8-10 weeks.

Script Submission Guidelines

Please create your scripts as follows:

• Writer's Name (name, address, & phone should appear on the first page only)
  Street Address
  City, State and Zip
  Phone Number
  
• Book title and issue number (should appear on the first page)
  "Story Title" (if there is one)
  
• Page One (five panels) (Begin each new story page on a new sheet of paper, label it, and indicate how many panels make up that page.)

Panel 1. Number your panels. Panel descriptions should be typed in standard upper and lower case.

1. CHARACTER #1:

DIALOGUE SHOULD APPEAR IN ALL CAPS, JUST AS IT WILL BE LETTERED. NUMBER ALL TEXT SECTIONS CONSECUTIVELY FOR EACH STORY PAGE, STARTING AGAIN WITH 1 ON EACH NEW STORY PAGE.

2. CHARACTER #2:

INDENT AND DOUBLE SPACE ALL LINES OF DIALOGUE SO THAT THE EDITOR AND THE LETTERER CAN IDENTIFY THEM AND THE CHARACTER TO WHOM THEY BELONG.