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SUBMISSIONS
Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to us. We at Mushroom World Comics are always looking for new talent to join our family. We are interested in working with writers and artists to help them expand their abilities. Please select the type of submission you are looking for.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Mushroom World Comics will not publish work with existing characters from different franchises
If you want to work with us you need to create your own characters and universe in order for us to consider publishing your material. Do not send material using existing properties, they will immediately be rejected.
Mushroom World Comics will not pay page rates for Creator-Generated properties
Mushroom World Comics takes a flat fee off the books published; it is the responsibility of the creator team to determine the division of the remaining pay between members.
Your story and artwork may be subject to change
Mushroom World Comics may make suggestions for a title change or character designs. If your logo or dialog is unreadable, we may suggest making some changes to increase legibility.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
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The creative team in your pitch is who we expect to see working with us.
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We will not accept any submissions through conventions, we are not responsible for any lost material. Our writers and artists will advise you to submit your proposal through the means listed below.
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If you do not receive a reply within one month, consider your proposal declined.
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We are not looking for any specific genre of comic book.
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If you want to publish though us, then Mushroom World Comics will not own your intellectual property. Creators maintain the rights to their respective characters and properties.
PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
We accept story pitches, concepts, and project proposals.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email all submissions to mushroomworldcomics@gmail.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
1 A brief, typed, cover letter that states your project and any other previous work if it is relevant. Include this in the body of the email.
2 A Formalized Proposal, attached as a Word Doc or PDF.
Proposal Should Include:
Working Title – Project must include a working title.
Synopsis – one or two sentence summary of the entire project.
Genre & Themes – Describe some Genre or themes that appear within the project.
Project Scope – How long the project is planned to be. (Graphic Novel, Limited Series, Extended Series, etc.)
Overview – Short paragraph descriptions of each unit in the project. (Minimum of three)
Creative Team – Include who will be working on this project.
3 Sample of your work, whether it be written or drawn, please be as clear and neat as possible to show the finest example of your art and writing ability. Attach any existing Concept Art as JPGs, PNGs, or PDF.
4 Please be sure to include your contact info and include ‘Project Proposal Submission’ in the subject of the email.
SCRIPT SUBMISSION
We accept Comic and Graphic Novel Scripts.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email all submissions to mushroomworldcomics@gmail.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
1 A brief, typed, cover letter that states your project and any other previous work if it is relevant. Include this in the body of the email.
2 A properly formatted Comic Script, attached as a Word Doc or PDF
Comic Script Should Include:
Breakdown of panels and stage directions. Include dialog and narration. Sound effects and visual effects, if any, should also be included in script. Panels per page and page count should be clear
3 A Formalized Proposal, attached as a Word Doc or PDF.
Proposal Should Include:
Working Title – Project must include a working title.
Synopsis – one or two sentence summary of the entire project.
Genre & Themes – Describe some Genre or themes that appear within the project.
Project Scope – How long the project is planned to be (Graphic Novel, Limited Series, Extended Series, etc.)
Overview – Short paragraph descriptions of each unit in the project. (Minimum of three)
Creative Team – Include who will be working on this project.
4 Sample of your work, whether it be written or drawn, please be as clear and neat as possible to show the finest example of your art and writing ability. Attach any existing Concept Art as JPGs, PNGs, or PDF.
5 Please be sure to include your contact info and include ‘Script Submission’ in the subject of the email.
STORYBOARD SUBMISSION
We accept Rough and Clean Comic Storyboards.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email all submissions to mushroomworldcomics@gmail.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
1 A brief, typed, cover letter that states your project and any other previous work if it is relevant. Include this in the body of the email.
2 A properly formatted Comic Storyboard, attached as a PDF (DO NOT send individual pages as PNGs or JPGs)
Comic Storyboard Should Include:
Graphic visualization of pages to be made. Include dialog, narration, and any sound effects or visual effects in Images. Storyboards can be scanned or photographed, or made digitally.
3 A Formalized Proposal, attached as a Word Doc or PDF.
Proposal Should Include:
Working Title – Project must include a working title.
Synopsis – one or two sentence summary of the entire project.
Genre & Themes – Describe some Genre or themes that appear within the project.
Project Scope – How long the project is planned to be (Graphic Novel, Limited Series, Extended Series, etc.)
Overview – Short paragraph descriptions of each unit in the project. (Minimum of three)
Creative Team – Include who will be working on this project.
4 Sample of your work, whether it be written or drawn, please be as clear and neat as possible to show the finest example of your art and writing ability. Attach any existing Concept Art as JPGs, PNGs, or PDF.
5 Please be sure to include your contact info and include ‘Storyboard Submission’ in the subject of the email.
MUSHROOM WORLD COMICS SHOWCASE 2021
A yearly collection of short submissions by young or veteran artists. Provides an opportunity for students to have their work published.
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Must be Sequential in Nature (minimum of 4 relating panels)
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1 to 8 Pages (if 8 or longer, can qualify is a One-Shot)
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One Accepted Submission per person per year
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Collaborations are acceptable
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Pennames are acceptable
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Each entry will have a ‘cover page’ that introduces the creators
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Veteran Mushroom Creators can submit as well
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Series and Characters will remain the property of their respective creators
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Submissions would not gain royalties
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No X-Rated Content
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No Photocomics
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No political slander, no hate messages
HOW TO SUBMIT
Submissions will be accepted from January 2021 through June 2021
DO NOT SEND submissions before January 1st 2021, they may be misplaced and lost.
Email all submissions to mushroomworldcomics@gmail.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
1 A brief, typed, cover letter that states your project and any other previous work if it is relevant. Include this in the body of the email.
2 Sample of your work, whether it be written or drawn, please be as clear and neat as possible to show the finest example of your art and writing ability. Attach any existing Concept Art as JPGs, PNGs, or PDF.
3 Please be sure to include your contact info and include ‘Showcase 2021 Submission’ in the subject of the email.