SARKA will be accepting submissions of novel manuscripts from June 1-30, 2024.

The submissions will be judged by Ben Fama, the author of SARKA’s first book, If I Close My Eyes.

The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, as well as a to-be-determined number of author copies of the published novel.

Before submitting, please familiarize yourself with SARKA’s mission and previously published works.

Submitted novel manuscripts should be between approximately 40,000 and 90,000 words. Manuscripts should be in .pdf, .doc or .docx format, or sent via Google Docs, and should include page numbers and a word count. The winner will be asked to send their manuscript via Google Docs to allow for editing.

Along with your manuscript, please include a cover letter and biographical statement in your submission.

The submission fee is $10, payable via PayPal to sarka.publishing@gmail.com or Venmo @sarkapublishing. Please include your email/username used to make payment in your submission email.

SARKA reserves the right not to select any of the submissions for publication, to extend the submission period and to require the winner of the contest to sign a contract for publication.

Please email sarka.publishing@gmail.com with submissions and/or with any questions.