| Mistake | Consequence |
|--------|-------------|
| Posting without a title or pen name | Story gets ignored or attributed to “Anonymous” |
| Using emojis or Unicode | ASSTR’s old system corrupts characters – stick to ASCII |
| Submitting 200 words | Readers skip – minimum 1,500 words for new authors |
| Putting your real email | Spambots harvest it instantly – use pseudonym@protonmail.com |
| Expecting a confirmation email | ASSTR doesn’t send one. Check the New Author page in 12–48 hours. |
Standard Asstrorg authors earn a 60% royalty. However, members of the Asstrorg New Authors Exclusive program start at a 75% royalty rate for the first six months. Additionally, Asstrorg fronts the cost for professional copyediting and cover design—recouping these costs only if the book earns over $5,000 in its first quarter. asstrorg new authors exclusive
Your cover letter must mention the phrase "asstrorg new authors exclusive" in the subject line. Additionally, include a "Declaration of Novelty" section stating: "This manuscript represents my first first-author submission to a peer-reviewed journal. I have read the ASSTRORG Author Code of Conduct." | Mistake | Consequence | |--------|-------------| | Posting
Failure to include this phrase may route your paper to the standard queue, where response times are longer. However, members of the Asstrorg New Authors Exclusive