Call for Writers: Dungeons & Dragons Anthology Series
ORDO Anthology – Writer Submission Checklist
This checklist is designed to ensure consistency across all submissions for the anthology. Please review carefully before sending in your story.
Story Parameters
Theme & Setting:
Must feature or tie into the ORDO, the secretive planar guild.
Stories can be set in Planescape, Spelljammer, or across the multiverse.
Tone can be epic, eerie, experimental, or conspiratorial — but always D&D inspired.
Length:
5,000 – 7,000 words per short story.
Originality:
No direct use of existing Wizards of the Coast storylines or characters.
You may draw from official D&D settings, but the focus must remain on your own original characters and plots.
Audience:
Written for adult fantasy readers — not YA. Aim for mature, accessible, and immersive prose.
Formatting Requirements
File Format: Submit in .docx or Google Docs.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
Scene Breaks: Use *** centered on its own line.
Word Count: Include final word count at the end of the document.
Required Sections
Title & Byline (e.g., The Shattered Lantern by Jane Doe).
Story Content (full draft).
Author’s Note (50–150 words): A short note about your inspiration, creative choices, or ties to the ORDO.
Submission Guidelines
File Naming: SS_StoryTitle.docx
Email Subject: ORDO Anthology Submission – [Story Title]
Send To: jace@spellbookpublishing.com
Deadline: TBD in Writer Publisher Agreement
Editorial Notes
Expect at least one round of editorial feedback & revisions.
Grammar, spelling, and formatting must be clean — use spellcheck before submitting.
Be open to changes for tone consistency, lore alignment, and length adjustments.
Legal & Rights
Ownership & Rights:
Spellbook Publishing will hold full rights to the completed work.
Writers retain the right to be credited as the author.
Confidentiality:
Manuscripts and related materials must not be disclosed or used outside of the agreed-upon project.
Independent Contractor Status:
Writers contribute as independent contractors, not employees. You are responsible for your own taxes and obligations.
Revisions & Editorial Process:
Writers agree to provide the contracted number of revision rounds based on editorial feedback.
Termination:
Either party may terminate the arrangement in writing. If terminated by Spellbook Publishing after work has begun, the Writer will be compensated per contract terms.
Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes will first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, matters will be settled by mediation/arbitration in Alberta, Canada.
Compensation
Each anthology volume will feature three contributing authors.
Revenue Split:
25% of net sales revenue to each author (3 authors = 75% total).
25% retained by Spellbook Publishing (for editing, layout, art, and publishing costs).
Payment Terms:
Royalties are calculated from net sales revenue (gross receipts minus taxes, transaction fees, and platform commissions).
Royalties will be distributed quarterly, within [X] days after the close of each accounting period.
Agreement:
All contributing writers will sign a Writer–Publisher Agreement to formalize payment terms and rights.
Final Self-Check Before Submitting:
🔲 Word count within 5,000–7,000
🔲 ORDO featured in some form
🔲 Formatting matches guidelines
🔲 Title, byline, author’s note included
🔲 File named correctly
🔲 Proofread for grammar & style
More questions? Contact: jace@spellbookpublishing.com
