Fair Submissions

  Full details  Submission  Guidelines Content We accept manuscripts intended for the ages 16+ (young adult, new adult and older). We understand that the purpose of horror is to push limits and challenge the readers. However, we will not accept any manuscripts which condone or glamorise problematic behaviours/experiences. Language We publish in the English language. We accept submissions in both American and British English. Format Please email the first three chapters, a detailed synopsis, and covering letter in PDF format to: info@smashbearpublishing.co.uk ​ Your covering letter should include: A brief synopsis - like an elevator pitch The genre and main themes of the work Targeted age range Titles of any previously published work Authors that have inspired you/your favourite books ​ ​ Please make sure that any and all work sent to us is: In PDF format Size 12, Times New Roman 1.5 spaced Please note...

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...