SMP Update

Thanks to all the fans of SMP. We have been taking a break as I recently moved, and began a new job. Still, there will be another anthology opening for submissions soon. 


A Message from owner, Amanda Clark: I recently had an article published on edarticle.com. Additionally, my latest book, "When I Awoke I was Breathing," will be available soon. Please check www.steadymoonpress.com for more updates.

Steady Moon Press is open again for submissions!

Submissions are now open! We are seeking submissions for a historical poetic chapbook! What does this mean? We are seeking one authored submissions for a 20-100 page chapbook of poetry about ANY historical topic. This could be a group of poems about any particular time period in history, a veteran's poems about time served, a group of poems about your town's history, or any other group of historically related poems. This reading period will go from March 7th to April 20th. Please visit www.steadymoonpress.com   for more information and read the submission guidelines below:

Submission Guidelines

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*Authors must submit manuscripts as a DOC or RTF attachment to steadymoonpress@gmail.com. Please include your name, email, and author biography.

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*All poems submitted must relate to the history theme. This is a poetic chapbook about history. Do not submit if your poems do not relate to this theme.

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*Steady Moon Press accepts free verse, prose poetry, and traditional poetry only. Please do not submit short stories, common prose (paragraph form), or any other non-poetic format.

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*Please only submit non-published works. Steady Moon Press will not publish previously published materials.

Other Important Information

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*All authors will be screened by Steady Moon Press editors. Not all authors will be accepted.

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*The chosen author will receive an author spot on the SMP website.

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*The chapbook will be available on Amazon.com and through the Steady Moon Press website, as well as through other retailers.

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*Royalties WILL BE PAID to the author. Royalties will be 50 percent of the total AFTER printing and shipping costs. No Royalties will be paid on author bought copies.

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*New and experienced authors are encouraged to apply.

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*Chosen authors shall be permitted to purchase additional copies for his/her personal use at a discount of forty (40%) of the retail price via The Steady Moon Press website.

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Intern Juan Payan-Lopez Reflects on his Internship with Steady Moon Press

The smoke from the aged cigarette sitting between my fingers spiraling upwards towards the collection plate of a ceiling, all previous donations sat up there, whirling in an aqueous fashion; my crisp white shirt stained with sweat and odor, my furrowed brow examining the paper before me – red pen in hand, I begin. I actually do not smoke cigarettes, but if I did, this is the job stereotype/cliché that my mind holds in reserve for an editor (right next to the private eyes and detectives). However, I could not have been more wrong; not once did I see the whites of any leaves of paper (Steady Moon Press is a green and e-company – making paper archaic), hold an editing pen (let alone a red one), or smoke a cigarette. No, instead, my time was spent behind the white glow of my laptop, performing all the basics: highlighting, Googling, scrolling, staring, typing, e-mailing, reading, and of course, re-reading. 

The past four months have been strenuous balancing a non-paid, a part-time, and full-time student throughout the semester; but I’m ever grateful to Steady Moon Press and its founder Amanda Clark for the opportunity that they have presented me with. I am both appreciate and sad to move on; appreciative of the authors and poets who submitted and whose countless poems I sat reading and editing, honing my skills – I will never forget the experience I earned with the writing, editing, and publishing process; sad because I know the industry doesn’t work the same, and there won’t always be the one-on-one consultation of a seasoned veteran (like Ms. Clark). I, like all of you, look forward with great anticipation to the arrival of the final product: 2013’s The Poet’s Word.

A Publisher's Reflection

It's October 11^th where has the time gone? I began this adventure in May and I cannot believe the journey this publishing company has taken me on. This post is a publisher's reflection:

I published “Through the Blinds” promoted it, conducted a reading, designed the cover etc. I managed to release my book to many places, including e-book style, while still maintaining rights and a lower price than my previous publishing companies.

I've been working tirelessly on “The Poet's Word (poems about writing).” I received submissions from all over the United States and world. So many poets were interested in such a clever publication.

I hired a couple interns who helped with the process. My goal was to introduce them to the realities and hard work of publishing while still maintaining dignity.

I utilized a talented artist to help create covers and our logo. I created a Cafe Press store with Steady Moon Press Merchandise. I created a professional website, blog, facebook page, LinkedIn group, Twitter account, Pinterest and more.

Still, the best experiences that has happened from this company is the relationships I have developed with authors, writers, publishers, readers, and people, who just flat out, are interested in poetry. It's been an amazing run thus far.

Steady Moon Press provides a voice to authors. We are working hard on our upcoming anthology “The Poet's Word” that provides readers a glimpse into the roller coaster world of writing. This company has fulfilled me in so many ways. I cannot wait until this publication is finished and is in YOUR hands. We are trying to make this happen soon!

Thanks to everyone who has supported me and my love of words.

Title: Letter From the Editor Intern:

What does it mean? Steady Moon Press (SMP)?

As its only Intern - I haven't really gotten around to asking myself, or its creator, Amanda, what it means. But having been with SMP for a quarter of a year I think I've figured it out.

Steady: It hasn't been that long folks. It hasn't been that long since the dreams of an upstart publishing company have come to realization. Amanda has been working very hard (in the fashion of The Little Engine that Could) compiling this book. Most may not know it, but compiling an anthology requires a hefty amount of sifting

(Read. Consult. Edit. Re-read. Re-edit. Reconvene. Re-re-read.) required.

It takes effort to make the image in your mind become a reality.

But I would say that this is a steady process.

Moon: I think of Neil Armstrong, low gravity, and night time.

None of these things really have to do with SMP or our steady process; no, I think the moon part is an indication of the mid-night oil being burned getting this shuttle ready for take-off. (alright, enough with the analogies).

Press: Well this is obvious, do I need to spell it out for you guys?

We're publishing a book.

Stay Tuned for More, Folks,

Juan (SMP's lone-wolf Intern)

1. Amazon Prime member? For promotional purposes, Through the Blinds has been added to the Kindle Lending Library for free! Check it out! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091XZ6NS#

   
   

   2. Check out the SMP website at www.steadymoonpress.com and don't forget to like out Facebook page.

SMP Anthology Update

SMP has chosen all authors who will be featured in "The Poet's Word (poems about writing)" We are currently awaiting a few contracts and arranging the order. We anticipate the book will come out in 2-4 months. This is an estimate, but we are very exciting for this anthology. Be on the lookout! We will also be posting the final author list here and on our blog when all contracts are received.