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Markdown

Bubblin accepts formal submissions using the markdown format only. Other forms of submission is available through invitation only.

Why Markdown?​

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows writers to format text easily and consistently. It ensures that your manuscript is easy to read and edit, facilitating a smoother review and publication process.

Benefits of Submitting in Markdown​

  • Simplicity: Markdown is easy to write and read.
  • Consistency: Ensures uniform formatting across all submissions.
  • Flexibility: Compatible with various text editors and platforms.
  • Efficiency: Streamlines the review and editing process.

Submission Requirements​

  1. Format: All manuscripts must be submitted in markdown format.
  2. Structure: Your document should be structured using the appropriate markdown syntax for headings, lists, tables, links, images, etc.
  3. Styling: Ensure that your markdown follows the specific styling rules defined on our guidelines page.
  4. Use a markdown delimiter --- to separate the metadata such frontmatter and backmatter from the body of work.

Front Matter​

Your markdown file should be structured to include the following front & back matter around the main body of content, like so:

---
title: "My Awesome Book"
author(s): "Author Name"
publisher: "self" or "@publishername"

isbn: 978-3-16-148410-0
category: "fiction"
genres: "science-fiction", "space-opera"
---





[This is where the main content or the story or the main BODY OF WORK will sit. ]








---
summary: "Summarize the story in your books in less than 2000 characters."
country_of_origin: "The country where you live."
dead_tree_url: "A link to the physical copy of your book"

is_balanced: true
is_illustrated: false
is_series: false
has_page_numbers: true  
---

Thank you for adhering to these guidelines and helping us maintain a high standard of publication quality. If you have any questions, suggestions, or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach us for support.