{"id":1654,"date":"2026-03-19T16:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapereadz.eu\/authors-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T12:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:25:40","slug":"authors-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.escapereadz.eu\/en\/authors-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Authors FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Frequently asked questions for authors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>What requirements must my manuscript meet?<\/span><\/div>
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Your manuscript must be fully revised and fit within our genres (feel-good romance, romantic suspense, romantasy). Unfinished manuscripts will not be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>How long can my manuscript be?<\/span><\/div>
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Your manuscript should be between 18,000 and 30,000 words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>How should I structure my story?<\/span><\/div>
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Our stories are dialogue-driven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plot unfolds through the characters, the dynamics between them and their conversations \u2013 not through mere description.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>Can I have already published my story elsewhere?<\/span><\/div>
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No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series instalments and manuscripts must not have been previously published<\/strong> or be published elsewhere at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>In what format will my book be published?<\/span><\/div>
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We publish exclusively digital e-books<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publication takes place exclusively through Escape Readz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>What does exclusivity mean?<\/span><\/div>
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During our collaboration, your work will be distributed exclusively through us and may not be offered on other platforms at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>Will my book be translated?<\/span><\/div>
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Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You agree that we may translate your work into the following languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • German<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • French<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Italian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019d like to provide your own translations, that\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>Do I have to get actively involved as an author?<\/span><\/div>
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    Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We expect active participation<\/strong>, particularly in terms of visibility and reach (e.g. social media and communication with readers).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>Will my book also be published under a subscription model?<\/span><\/div>
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    Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your book will also be offered as part of the Escape Plus model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>How will I be paid?<\/span><\/div>
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    • 35% share<\/strong> of revenue from individual sales (e-books)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 45% of Escape Plus revenue<\/strong> is distributed among all participating authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>When are payments made?<\/span><\/div>
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      Payment is made 14 days after the end of the respective billing month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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