Author Submissions - 2012

2012 Books by the Banks Author Submission Guidelines

Books by the Banks is currently accepting authors’ submissions to participate in the 6th Annual Books by the Banks, scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

Please read all of the following information before submitting a book:

When should a book be submitted?
Books should be submitted between March 19, 2012 and June 1, 2012. 

How is a book considered?
Due to funding, seating, and scheduling limitations, the selection process is very competitive.  Priority is given to the following categories:

• Fiction – all genres
• Narrative nonfiction – including history, biography and memoir
• Cookbooks and food-related titles
• Children’s literature
• Young adult literature
• Regional history and interest
• Graphic novels

Other categories may be considered as space is available.

To be considered, books must:

• Be available through Joseph-Beth Booksellers regular distribution procedures
• Have an ISBN and a bar code

In addition, books published between October 2011 and October 2012 will receive first consideration.

Should a self-published author apply?

• Self-published titles, which include those works published through a vanity or joint venture press, a subsidy publisher, a print-on-demand service, or by the author of the book, are occasionally, but infrequently, accepted on a case-by-case basis. 

Is there a required form to complete?
Yes!  To be considered for this year’s festival, please complete the electronic submission form and submit a head shot or publicity photo and book cover (jpg, gif or tff required). 

What else is needed?
Please send or have your publicist send the following:

• One copy of a finished book or ARC
• Brief synopsis of the book
• A press kit, if available, with author bio and photo, book cover image, press release and reviews
• Printed copy of email confirmation

Please mail these items to:
Books by the Banks Selection Team
c/o Programs Office
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

All materials become the property of the Books by the Banks and cannot be returned. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

When will authors be contacted about participating in the Festival?

• Invitations to participate will go out on a rolling basis from April 15, 2012 through July 31, 2012. 
• The Author Team is unable to provide updates on the status of applications.

What are the expectations of authors, if selected?
All participants are expected to be available to sign books from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with breaks.  Anyone participating in the Festival must be comfortable with crowds and mingling with the public and the media. Volunteers will be available throughout the day to assist the authors.

Some participating authors may be invited to present a reading or participate in a panel discussion. 

Are authors paid?
Due to limited funds, Books by the Banks will not cover travel expenses or pay honoraria to most presenters.  By submitting an application, you are indicating that you or your publisher will pay for your Festival-related expenses.

Who decides which authors are invited?
The Books by the Banks Author Team is comprised of book professionals from the Cincinnati region.  The goal of the team is to create a festival with a roster of authors that blends genres, audiences, age ranges and interests.  The team will choose books based on author submissions and by inviting authors who did not apply, but whose presence would enhance the Festival. 

The Author Team reserves the right to accept or reject any publication submitted, at its sole discretion.  All Author Team decisions are final and are not subject to review.

 

Submit your application

 

Step 1-3: Submit Application and Image Electronically:

1. Complete electronic submission form, then, you will be prompted to:
   1. Submit head shot (jpg, gif, or tff, required)
   2. Submit book cover

Then:

1. E-mail relevant reviews or press releases to authors@booksbythebanks.org
2. Send to Books By the Banks:

Please send or have your publicist send the following:

• One copy of a finished book or ARC
• Brief synopsis of the book
• A press kit, if available, with author bio and photo, book cover image, press release and reviews
• Printed copy of email confirmation

Please mail these items to:
Books by the Banks Selection Team
c/o Programs Office
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

All materials become the property of the festival committee and cannot be returned.