submissions

you want to work as a writer for back 2 zero?  We're happy to review your ideas, it's just that there is a way to do so which makes sure that your work is recieved and gets the attention it deserves.  Below are some general rules to follow when submitting to back 2 zero followed by some specific ones based on the nature of your submission.

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  1.  don't just roll up on us at a convention.  Yes meeting us at a booth during a convention is a great way to meet us in person, but if we're at a convention we are most likely selling our titles and won't be able to get into the nitty gritty of why we like your work or any of other pertinent details.  please follow the guidelines below because ultimatley that's what we're going to suggest that you do anyway.

 

 2.  we reserve the right to edit once the submission is accepted.  this one applies more to prospective writers than prospective artists.  after we see your submission, and we if like it, after we have paid you for it, you will recieve credit as the writer of the story but we will make or have you make any and all edits to the story that we feel are necessary.

 

 3.  include your name and contact information-  tell us who you are and how we can reach you.  include a reliable phone number and email address, as well as a physical mailing address and fax numnber (if applicable).  send any links to social media if you have any.  send all submissions to contact@back2zero.net.

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submitting a story for an existing back 2 zero title

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so you're a back 2 zero faithful, and who isn't?  and you have an idea for a storyline involving one of our published titles?  here's how to submit:

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  1. write up a pitch.  write up a small consise pitch telling us the name of the series you're interested in writing for and the beginning, middle and end of the story.  If applicable tell us what has changed at the end of the story and if it sets up for any future plot lines. 

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  2. if we accept your pitch we will then tell you to write up a full script, we pay a flat rate, but only for completed scripts.

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submitting a story for a new title

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Got an idea for the next big thing?  we can't wait to see it!  here's what you need to get it published with us:

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  1. don't come to us with an idea, come to us with a book.  if you want to submit a new title to back zero don't just send us your ideas or a written outline of your series, send us a completed print-ready book, with pencils, inks, colors (or not if it's black and white), lettering and cover art.  

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 2. once you have a book ready send us a submission packet.  your submission packet should consist of the following materials: 

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• COVER ART- SEND A FULLY ILLUSTRATED COVER FOR THE FIRST ISSUE OF YOUR SERIES or title.

• FIVE SAMPLE PAGES- SEND THE FIVE PAGES THAT REALLY SELL THE BOOK.  IT CAN BE THE FIRST FIVE, THE LAST FIVE OR FIVE PAGES FROM ALL OVER THE BOOK AS LONG AS THEY SHOW WHY THIS TITLE IS SUCH A GREAT read​.

• SERIES OUTLINE-  TELL US THE WHOLE STORY.  NOT JUST WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FIRST ISSUE, BUT ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS AND HOW EVERYTHING TURNS OUT.  Also tell us specifically who the target audience for the book is.  which age range, fans of which genre, etc.

 

 3. If we like your work your book will be a creator owned title.  You will be credited as the creator of the work but it will be published under our logo for the period of time that we both agree to.  we will take payment as a portion of the book's sales.

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submitting your artwork

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does your artwork have that unique flair?  have a style that is just perfect for back 2 zero?  here's how to get it in our books:

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if you're interested in illustrating for back 2 zero send us some examples of your work as well as a link to your online portfolio or where we can see your body of work.  If we like what we see we will keep your contact info on file and will contact you if a project suits your style.  bear in mind that we are generally looking for artists that can be a 'one stop shop'.  Meaning that we want artists that can draw, ink, color and possibly letter the book on their own.  we may hire a team of artists if that is what the project calls for.  please specify if you are more interested in doing cover art or interior pages.  Cover artists are paid a flat rate, interior page artists are paid by the page.

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