Submissions

Dear Authors, Filmmakers, and Musicians,

Welcome to Medallion Media! We look forward to reviewing your work. First, please read on.

It has long been legend that media houses are inundated by submissions on a daily basis. That situation is the primary reason there is such a long wait for a response. This is not, however, the case at Medallion Media. While we do receive many submissions each day, our process is streamlined in order to expedite review and response times. This is obviously of benefit both to our staff and to anxious authors, filmmakers, and musicians. Because we are so efficient, however, we ask you to return the favor by abiding by our submission guidelines.

Filmmakers and musicians, as of now we seek to invest in film and music projects financially only. We are not a recording studio or production house who will manufacture, market, and distribute your work. Please send samples, links, and/or videos along with your proposal to movies@medallionmediagroup.com or music@medallionmediagroup.com.

Authors, please use the submission form below, observing the word count limits and other instructions.

Please remember that a submission is a first impression. If it does not follow our guidelines, it is not making a good first impression.

Sincerely,
Helen A Rosburg
CEO, Executive Editor

Submission Form
FAQ

Submissions

Please complete the form for submissions. (Unsolicited hard-copy submissions will not be considered at this time.) Serious inquiries only. No phone calls, please.

Is this an agented submission? (A nonfiction submission must be agented.) *
- Yes
- No
Agent’s name, if applicable:
FirstLast
Agency?
Author's Name*
FirstLast
Pseudonym, if applicable:
Email*
Address*
Street AddressAddress Line 2CityState / Province / RegionZip / Postal CodeCountry
Phone*
Website, if applicable:
Book Title:*
Genre: (If you are between the ages of 12 and 19, please select “YA-YA.”)*
Word Count*
- 40,000-150,000 (YA-YA)
- 60,000-150,000 (all others)
Subgenre:
Briefly describe your book:
Give a brief author bio, including relevant writing credits:
Has this work been published before?*
- Yes
- No
If the above response was yes, do you own the rights? Please explain.
Upload a 2-5-page synopsis, saved as "Name-Title-Synopsis.doc" (Example: Fischer-Vamplayers-Synopsis.doc) *
(Microsoft Word .doc file under 6MB. No .docx files, please.)
Upload the first three chapters, saved as "Name-Title-First-3.doc" (Example: Fischer-Vamplayers-First-3.doc)*
If your manuscript has a prologue and/or introduction, please include it. (Microsoft Word doc file under 6MB, Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, indented paragraphs.)
How did you hear about Medallion Press?
If you are a minor, please copy the link to complete the form and upload the signed document below:
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Q. May I query by e-mail or mail?

A. No. Please use the online submission form.

Q. Does Medallion Press buy novels on partials or proposals?

A. No. Please do not send a query for a fiction project that is not ready to be viewed in its entirety. If you are an agent representing a nonfiction proposal, please e-mail Editorial Director Emily Steele at Emily(at)medallionpress.com.

Q. I have already sold my e-book rights. Will Medallion Press still look at my book?

A. No. We are looking for material that has not been published in any format, including e-book.

Q. I’ve already optioned/sold my film rights. Will Medallion Press still look at my book?

A. No. We prefer that all rights arrive to us intact.

Q. I am writing a series. Should I submit?

A. Yes. Keep in mind that each book must be able to stand alone.

Q. May I send a submission to Medallion Press and another publisher at the same time?

A. Yes, but please let us know that this is a simultaneous submission.

Q. May I send multiple submissions to Medallion Press?

A. Yes, but please submit one at a time.

Q. How strict are the word count guidelines?

A. Very. Please adhere to them specifically if you would like your manuscript to be considered.

Q. What is YA-YA?

A. YA-YA, which stands for Young Adults writing for Young Adults, showcases aspiring authors ages twelve to nineteen. This line will be comprised of a variety of fiction genres to be released in print and e-book formats.

Q. How long does it take to receive a response to a submission?

A. You should expect a response within two to three months.

Q. May I request which format I want my book to be in, ie, trade paperback or hardcover?

A. Medallion Press will determine the format of your book based on P&L assessments and marketability.

Q. What are Medallion Press’s contract terms?

A. Our contracts are standard in the industry, and our royalties are competitive. The terms are confidential.

Q. I am a published author with a manuscript I’d like to send, or I am an agent representing a published author. What are your advances?

A. All advances are confidential. The amount of the advance depends on a number of factors, such as whether you’re a first-time or seasoned author. We offer competitive advances and royalty percentages. This allows each author the opportunity to earn back the advance and begin earning royalties quicker. Our goal as a publisher is to present a reasonable advance that can be earned back so both the publisher and author benefit equally from the contract.

Q. May I have a catalog sent to me?

A. Instead of a consumer catalog, our website is designed to help you find our books. If you do not see one of our titles at your local store, you can find the ISBN on our site and bring it to bookstore personnel, who should then be able to order the book for you. You can also find our books online at a variety of retailers, including amazon.com and bn.com.

Q. I am a bookseller and want to know if your books are returnable.

A. Yes, they are.

Q. I am an artist looking to submit samples of my work.

A. Please e-mail Art Director Jim Tampa (jim@medallionpress.com) a link to your online gallery.

Q. Is Medallion Press hiring?

A. No.

Q. Is Medallion Press seeking interns?

A. No.

Q. Does Medallion Press publish children’s books?

A. No.

Q. Does Medallion Press publish short stories?

A. No.

Q. Does Medallion Press publish erotica?

A. No.

Q. Is Medallion Press a small press?

A. While Medallion Press is a small company, this should not be confused with a small press. We publish fiction and nonfiction in hardcover, trade paperback, and e-book formats, and we have national distribution on many levels.

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