Manhattan Beach, CA– April 7, 2011 – The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) has partnered with Bowker to provide its new Manuscript Submissions service (BowkerManuscriptSubmission.com) to its 3,000 members, giving them access to an online book proposal tool and efficient channel for reviewing unsolicited manuscripts.

“We are delighted to partner with Bowker and offer our members access to this streamlined, online and eco-friendly system,” said Florrie Kichler, President of IBPA. “Publishers are continuously overwhelmed and interrupted with unsolicited manuscripts that don’t match their interests.   BowkerManuscriptSubmission.com applies a proven method for addressing this issue, allowing publishers to review book proposals in an efficient, time-saving manner. This is really a win-win situation for publishers and authors alike.” read more »

The Fine Line’s inaugural short story competition is now open for entries.  Whatever your taste, style or inspiration, submit your tale and you could win £200 ($320/EUR230) and publication in The Fine Line Short Story Collection.  A percentage of all entry fees goes to charity so you’ll be doing good while getting your work out there.

Entry Fee: £5 ($8/EUR6).

Deadline for entries: May 31, 2011.

To read on and enter, please go to: http://shop.editorial-consultancy.co.uk/shortstorycompetition/