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  Full details  Rowan Prose Publishing was founded in 2023 and launched in January 2024 to be a  unique  publishing experience. Who else knows the readers  better than those who write books themselves?            Large publishing houses have dominated the market with titles they pick, and for years, those were the  only options. But then, the indie boom happened, giving a voice  and opportunity to not only authors, but to readers, too.         However, the book world is saturated with titles. It's inundating. How does one stand out among the fray? Who helps indies get seen? When a traditional publishing contract has run out, what do those authors do with their books once they've left the shelves? What about authors who want the cushion of a publisher, yet the freedom of self-publishing?       That's exactly what Rowan Prose was created for. We bring  a fresh approach t...

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 Full details  entry requirements At Serendipity, we're looking for all types of romance stories from sweet to spicy! If you would like to submit a manuscript please send us the following information to info@serendipityfiction.com : ​ A detailed synopsis, please include if it has a happy ending. The first three chapters of the manuscript. A list of any romance tropes that are included in the novel. A few comparison titles or authors in the genre. ​ Please note that we do not currently publish Romantasy.   We look forward to reading your submissions! © 2024 by Serendipity CONTACT US SUBMISSION  

  Full details  Purple Unicorn Media is a publisher, registered with Nielsen, owning a tranche of ISBNs and promoting a stable of books. We are here to get you into trade catalogues and bookstores, and have your work archived at the National Libraries. Purple Unicorn Media will :- - proof and edit your book - assign a professional ISBN to each version of it - register it with Nielsen for entry into trade catalogues - send Legal Deposit copies to the National Libraries - promote across our social media platforms REOPEN - Purple Unicorn Media is now open for new submissions (January 2023).  

 Full details  We are actively acquiring agented and unagented Romance fiction for our Casablanca imprint including Own Voices, marginalized voices, inclusive and diverse romances. We look for strong writers of all ethnicities, races, sexualities, gender identities, abilities and ages, who are excited about marketing their books and building their community of readers, and whose stories have something fresh to offer in the genre of Romance. ​ ​OUR CRITERIA FOR ROMANCE FICTION a protagonist the reader can connect to emotionally a love interest the reader can fall in love with a world gets created a "hook" that allows us to sell the book in 2-3 sentences the author has a career arc—i.e., this book is the beginning of a duo, trilogy or series We consider all subgenres of Romance fiction , including: paranormal romance romantic suspense contemporary romance erotic romance historical romance (prior to 1900 only) QUICK REFERENCE completed manuscript at 85,000 to 100,000 ...

  Full submissions  Dear Writers... Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to us. ​ We publish high-quality literary fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and short-story anthologies. We consider submissions in all genres, including  action-adventure, urban contemporary, biography, memoir, high-quality romance and women’s literature, children’s stories, young adult, satire, mystery, historical fiction, thrillers, humor, philosophy, and educational works. What We Offer As a small, independent nonprofit located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we are able to offer very competitive terms to our authors, including professionally-designed covers, editing, formatting, and distribution to online outlets as well as availability to any bricks-and-mortar bookstore through Ingram. ​ Our books are also available directly from us, through our easy-to-remember Bookstore URL, www.visitourbookstore.com . Through pre-orders, you can promote ...

Full details Submissions Guidelines We at Wings ePress, Inc. are dedicated to producing and marketing the best in fiction of all genres except erotica. When you send your work to us, we will review it with the highest of professional standards and quickly contact you with our assessment of your submission. When submitting, please follow these guidelines: Wings does not accept manuscripts containing scenes of rape or violence against children. Please do not send us simultaneous submissions and make sure your manuscript does not have any pictures in the content. Word count should be from 40,000 to 120,000 words. On the cover page, in the upper left hand corner, give us your name, address, city, state and zip, phone number and e-mail address. Center the name of your book, your author name, the genre and an approximate word count. Your manuscript should be presented in 12 pt. Times New Roman with two hard returns at the end of each chapter. Please do not double...

Full details For more specific guidelines, check out each individual Editor’s Manuscript Wishlist on our Our Staff Page. ​ Word counts should be between 65,000 and 100,000. ​ Submit your manuscript here :   http://QueryMe.Online/LiteraryWanderlust    We do not accept submissions via snail mail or email.  Type an Editor’s Name in the referral line if you are submitting to a specific Editor. If not submitting to a specific editor, put in the referral line where you were referred from (i.e. Twitter, Poets & Writers, Google, etc.) Be sure to include the query, full synopsis (including spoilers), and sample pages. We are currently accepting in the following genres: Adult Women’s Fiction & Romance Adult Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Adult Crime, Mystery, and Thriller Fiction Adult Historical & Western Fiction Adult Well-Written LGBTQ and #OwnVoices Adult Inspirational YA Scie...

Full details We're looking for new and established authors to join Evernight Publishing! Evernight has been a popular indie publisher since 2010.  We are not a vanity publisher. You never pay to have your book published with us.  Upon final acceptance, your book will be edited, assigned an ISBN, and one of our cover artists will create an eye-catching cover.  It will be available for sale through our site and also sold at many popular third-party distributors. Books that meet word count and sales requirements, either alone or in an anthology, will also be considered for POD publication for book signings and events. Authors earn 45% gross royalties from sales off our website and  45% net royalties from our distributors.  Anthology authors earn 50% gross royalties from sales off our website and 50% net royalties from our distributors. We are currently accepting completed manuscripts of 10,000 up to 100,000 words in all sub-genre...

Full details Harlequin is always on the lookout for talented writers—from established authors to those just starting their writing careers. We publish a wide range of content and welcome writers from all backgrounds, cultures and communities to submit to the romance series or trade imprint best suited to their unique voice and story. We want to ensure all readers will see themselves reflected in the books we publish, and as such, are committed to publishing diverse and inclusive voices and stories. Get to know our various imprints and editorial lines to find out where you might fit into Harlequin's extensive publishing program. Harlequin Series (sometimes known as "Category Romance") and Carina Press accept unagented submissions from authors. To submit to a romance series, click on the links below. Please submit to only one series at a time, with only one submission at a time. We accept submissions in English only. For writing tips and advice from our ...

Full details Are you an author? Fantastic. We adore authors. We’re seeking submissions from writers who can deliver the emotional punch readers crave. Space cowboys, gargoyles, the hunk next-door and crusty cops are welcome. Boroughs Publishing Group will not limit your imagination; we encourage creative freedom. Stick to the tropes of the genre or push the envelope, as long as you’re providing well written incredible story-telling we’re game. We are seeking ROMANCE & WOMEN'S fiction in the following sub-genres: Contemporary Dystopian Erotica Fantasy Historical LGBTQ+ Multi-cultural New Adult Paranormal Regency Suspense/Thrillers Urban Fantasy Young Adult In general: We are a Romance and Women's Fiction publishing house with digital and print on demand distribution. We accept non-agented and agented submissions. Unpublished authors please submit your entire completed MS. Published authors may submit the first three chapters of completed wo...

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Full details ​ ​ We are not looking for novellas or erotica.  We are closed of children's picture book submissions for 2020.    ​ Submission Guideline: ​ •  Query Letter •  Synopsis •  First Chapter •  Author Biography (include any pertinent information, such as personal blogs, Twitter/Facebook/Instagram handle, or any other social media outlets or marketing tools we should be aware of. ​ Please send your query letter, bio, and Chapter One (12 point, Times New Roman), as well as a detailed marketing plan in the body of an email.  Use the title of your manuscript in the subject line. ​ Do not send attachments. ​ Please make sure all edits are in compliance with The Chicago Manual of Style . ​ Each manuscript we are interested in will go through a review process in order to see if it meets our requirements. ​ It is strongly advised to have at least two beta readers read your manuscript before you su...

Full details We are happy to receive submissions directly from authors. If you have a finished manuscript in the following genres, please get in touch and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are looking for full-length Crime Fiction, Mysteries, Thrillers, Women’s Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action and Adventure (Military, Naval and Aviation Fiction) and History. At the moment we are not looking to publish any Short Stories/Novellas, Children’s Fiction, YA, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Erotic Fiction or Poetry. Please submit using the following guidelines: Include a one-page covering letter with a brief author bio, a short, snappy blurb and a bit of information about your book. Please include the word count. Include a synopsis of about 1000 words detailing the full plot of your book (including all the spoilers!). Feel free to use bullet points. Include the first 10,000 words of your manuscript, with a title page included. Please ...

Full details Thank you for your interest in publishing with us! Please review our submissions guidelines prior to submitting your query to us. It will save everyone a headache! To answer a question we have previously been asked  YES! we accept international submissions. Submissions Requirements: Novel Queries must contain the following information to be considered for publication: Writer’s full name (and pen name if applicable) and introduction Title and genre of the book Word count The first two chapters of the work attached in .doc, .pdf, or .rtf format. Other formats will not be accepted. A  synopsis of the book. This should not exceed 500 words. We expect manuscripts to be between 60,000 words and 100,000 words for most genres. Please do not send us a full manuscript unless it is requested. Submissions Requirements: Short Stories We do not accept short stories except for collections. If we are not seeking pieces for a collection your work will ...

Full details About Us Carina Press is Harlequin’s digital-first adult fiction imprint, publishing first in digital, with releases in audio and print as well. We offer royalty rates competitive with other digital publishers, offer authors consultation on cover art, back cover copy, and titles, and provide incomparable editorial support. Our mission is to connect readers with authors who write the stories they want to read, and the stories they want to talk about and recommend. Carina Press publishes books from talented authors in all subgenres of romance, including contemporary, paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and more. We welcome romances of all heat levels, featuring couples (or multiples) from all walks of life. We also publish mysteries of all flavors—from cozies to thrillers—both with and without romantic elements. We strive to create romance and mystery lists comprised of stories written by, for and about people from diverse backgrounds and of all genders a...

Full details At Avon we publish some of the leading names in commercial fiction, including Sunday Times bestsellers C.L. Taylor, Scott Mariani and Sue Moorcroft, and digital chart toppers Phillipa Ashley, Lorna Cook, Mel Sherratt and Mandy Robotham. If you have a commercial novel you think might be of interest to us, we’d love to see it. Questions?  Read our Frequently Asked Questions below. What font/size/spacing should my submission be? Ensure your story is legible, but we recommend no smaller than pt 12 Please submit your story as a Word document Any font is acceptable, so long as it is legible, but we do recommend Times New Roman There is no need to double space your submission, single space is fine Please send us your full-length manuscript, this can be 60,000+ What information should I provide alongside my submission? A short author biography (aim for 100-200 words) Your social media links (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) A short synopsis/blurb abo...

Full details Harlequin is always on the lookout for talented writers—from established authors to those just starting their writing careers. We publish a wide range of content and welcome writers from all backgrounds, cultures and communities to submit to the romance series or trade imprint best suited to their unique voice and story. We want to ensure all readers will see themselves reflected in the books we publish, and as such, are committed to publishing diverse and inclusive voices and stories. Get to know our various imprints and editorial lines to find out where you might fit into Harlequin's extensive publishing program.

Full details n order to give your work the best chance of being accepted, please read all of the information concerning Submissions . Regal Crest does not accept simultaneous submissions. We do not accept manuscripts that are not complete. Please revise, proofread, and format your manuscript as per our guidelines below before sending it to us. We will evaluate your manuscript as quickly as possible, usually in 6-8 weeks. Regal Crest is looking for LGBTQI novels with plots of action, adventure, drama, fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance and science fiction, or romance coupled with sub-plots of action, adventure, drama, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and science fiction.  Basically, we accept most genres, including non-fiction works. Manuscripts of 15,000 to 59,999 will be considered for eBook formats only, with the exception that manuscripts that fall between 50,000 and 59,999 words will be looked at on a case-by-case basis for print publication. Manuscripts with ...

Full details Bloodhound Books are renowned in the industry for publishing high quality commercial fiction. Our dedicated team of industry professionals have a real passion for working closely with our authors to create the very best books. Our unique and personal approach has helped debut and bestselling authors across the world achieve outstanding success. Before submitting, please read the guidelines below carefully. What we do: Professionally edit, proofread and format your book. Involve you with the cover design. Produce high quality ebook and print versions of your titles. Work with a top agency to sell film and foreign rights. Advertise and market your book on social media, Amazon, and many other online platforms. Provide comprehensive blog tours for each title. Promote your book to our huge mailing list of crime readers. Provide support and advice leading up to and after publication. Provide advance copies to our reviewer group.