SOOP Book Ideas Progress Towards Traditional Contract Offer

We have our new TOP 20 Book Ideas for the week of September 9th to September 15th, 2019.

“Art is a human activity. It is the creation of something new, something that might not work, something that causes a viewer to be influenced.

Art uses context and culture to send a message. Instead of only a contribution of beauty or craft, art adds intent. The artist works to create something generous, something that will change us.

Art isn’t painting or canvas or prettiness. Art is work that matters.

It’s entirely possible that you’re an artist.

Everyone can be, if we choose.” ― Seth Godin

It looks like you’ve chosen to be an artist if you’re following SOOP’s Top 20 list. Welcome to the most human of activities. Human beings have been expressing themselves artistically for millennia. You’re engaging in a tradition that predates agriculture. If you can’t help but create, now you know why. Artistry is not only innate, it is also necessary. If you’re still watching from the sidelines, jump into this game. Submit your Book Idea or Story Idea. Contribute to your ancestors’ growing collection.

1		‘The Three Brave Men ‘ By Natasha Khan Genres: Literary Fiction
2		‘Piggy Goes Skiing’ By Francesca Forrest Genres: Children’s Books
3		‘Lake Lachrymose ‘ By Victor Forna Genres: Anthology Program
4		‘You’re Safe With Me’ By Katherine Gower Genres:50 Servings of SOOP, Anthology Program, Short Story
5		‘The Mummy of Monte Cristo (trilogy)’ By J Trevor Robinson Genres: Liter ary Fiction
6		‘In Defense of Democracy ‘ By Anne Marie Waters Genres: Politics & Social Sciences
7		‘Dead or Alive ‘ By T.A Mahlase Genres:50 Servings of SOOP, Anthology Program, Short Story
8		‘POWER IN P.U.M.P.S.’ By Miz J Genres: Biographies & Memoirs
9		‘One Love’ By Robin Nadler Genres: Family & Parenting· Relationships· Romance
10		‘Songs of Autumn ‘ By Lauren Sevier Genres: Literary Fiction
11		‘The Discarded Knight ‘ By H.W Johnston Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
12		‘The Kill Shot’ By Julia Colbourn Genres: Literary Fiction
13		‘Return To Earth’ By M Drewery Genres: Literary Fiction
14		The Gift of Friendship’ By Renee Marski Genres: Anthology Program, Short Story
15		Self-Doubt’ By Yuushiro Wakeru Genres: Anthology Program, Short Story
16		‘Teenage Mom’ By Bernie Genres: Anthology Program, Short Story
17		‘The Opium Lord’s Daughter’ By Robert Wang Genres: Fiction· History· Romance
18		‘Valued ‘ By Safa Shaqsy Genres: Fiction· Mystery & Suspense· Science Fiction & Fantasy
19		‘Passionately Striving in “Why”: An Anthology of Women Who Persevere Mightily to Live Their Purpose’ By Alise Cortez Anthology Idea – Curators Only
20		‘The Wise Men of the West: A Search for the Promised One in the Latter Days’ by Jay Tyson Genres: Fiction· History· Religion & Spirituality

How Do I Make the Top 20?

The Top 20 is our weekly culmination of the Hot 20 lists. By formulating the number of votes a Book Idea receives and how quickly the Book Idea received those votes, along with a few more details from the past month, we are able to determine the order and placement of the Top 20. There are a few ways to help you make it on both lists.

How about an Anthology Idea? SOOP is already supporting several curators with anthologies. Maybe your Anthology Idea could be next…? Curating an anthology can be a powerful way to build your brand and to connect with people who share your cause.

For DIY authors, SOOP hosts Marketing Monday, a series of posts chock full of tips and tricks for boosting your audience from the ground. For those looking for interactive help, SOOP offers several packages designed to help with your Marketing Plan. Take a minute and check them out. Plus, the Service Marketplace connects you with people who can help with your Product, Platform, and Promotion.

We Want to Work With You

Everyone at SOOP will help you work toward your success. When you submit your Book Idea, you can choose one of two ways to reach your publishing goal: Free or Premium Levels. At each stage of the voting process, SOOP’s Free Level assigns homework, which helps you not only make substantial progress in marketing your work, but also helps you develop the best book possible. SOOP manages your homework in phases and returns your homework on a pass/fail basis.

SOOP’s Premium Level also assigns homework with a required 85% passing grade, ensuring you understand the curriculum before proceeding. In addition to a higher standard for your homework, our panel of experts provides personalized feedback, arming you with more information and allowing you to adjust course when necessary.

For more information on the Free and Premium Levels, please read the FAQ, including information on costs. And also feel free to contact us with questions.

Our Services Marketplace offers proofreading, editing, reviewing, and publishing for your manuscripts. If you reach 2,000 valid votes via our author-driven model, you can even earn Services Marketplace offerings free of charge. Submit your book idea here, and regardless of the level you choose, you can build your audience and anticipate orders from the participants who voted for your Book Idea(s).

Explore our site to learn about our publishing model, to read additional FAQ answers, or to submit a book idea.