FAQ

What genres do we work with?

Strange Suns Editing and Design is looking to work with authors of science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative fiction genres including horror. Check out our team page for individual preferences!

What is required to submit to Strange Suns Editing and Design for services?

Depending on the service, we would like our authors to have the following ready when they fill out their submission form.

For design services, we require:

For editing services, we require:

Failure to include any one of these requirements will exclude your submission from consideration.

Is Strange Suns Editing and Design a publishing agency?

No, Strange Suns Editing and Design is not a publishing agency or a vanity press. We will not publish your manuscript for you. Instead, we offer services to help independent authors polish their manuscripts before submitting to self-publishing platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing and Ingram Spark. 

I requested your services. How soon can I expect a response?

The Strange Suns Editing and Design team individually evaluates each submission to find the best fit for our team's skills, experience, and vision. This evaluation can take time, and we will follow up with our authors as soon as we have an answer. This usually takes 5-10 business days depending on submission volume and service. We will announce any delays ahead of time. 

I requested design and/or illustration services. How soon can I expect a response?

The Strange Suns Editing and Design team individually evaluates each submission to find the best fit for our team's skills, experience, and vision. This evaluation can take time, and we will follow up with our authors as soon as we have an answer. This usually takes 5-10 business days depending on submission volume. We will announce any delays ahead of time. 

Do I retain the copyright to my works if I use Strange Suns Editing and Design's services?

Yes. the author retains all copyright to their written works. Strange Suns Editing and Design retains the rights to any images and promotional copy but grants the author the right to distribute those products. More details about creative ownership can be found in our contracts!

Does Strange Suns Editing and Design accept work written partially or in full by Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

We do not accept any works written partially or in full by AI. We stand by human writers and artists and can promise that all of our work is our own. If we suspect any submissions are the work of AI, we reserve the right to drop the client.