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Submission Guidelines

We are currently closed to submissions, but please subscribe to our newsletter for information about upcoming books and submission updates. 

Once we are open to submissions, we will include the link and email for queries. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need an agent to submit my manuscript?

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

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No, you do not need to have an agent. We accept queries from agents and non-agented authors.

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

Absolutely! We welcome manuscripts submissions from published and first-time authors alike. 

Which genres are you looking for?

Do you accept manuscripts from first-time authors?

What should I include in my submission?

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We are looking for genre fiction, including fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, horror, historical fiction, and YA overall

What should I include in my submission?

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

What should I include in my submission?

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Your submission should include a query with the following information:

  1.  A paragraph introducing yourself
  2. A few sentences about your book (title, genre, word count, etc.)
  3. 2-3 comp titles
  4. A paragraph about why you would like to publish with us
  5. One-two pages of book summary, including the ending.
  6. First 10 pages of your manuscript 

How many manuscripts do you accept?

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

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We currently accept 3-4 manuscripts per year, which means that only a few of the submitted manuscripts will be accepted. 


Regardless of whether we accept your manuscript, we ask that you please never, ever, ever give up on your work. 

ALWAYS KEEP WRITING

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

What are the criteria for the manuscripts you're looking for?

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We are looking for genre fiction, where at least 50% of main and side characters are women (and/or other gender minorities). 


We especially love manuscripts that include themes around social justice.

Do I have to pay to be published with you?

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No, just like with traditional publishing, we do not charge our authors to submit a manuscript or to publish with us. We pay our authors a 10% royalty, dispatched twice per year. 

Do you only accept books written by women?

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No, we welcome submissions by people of all ages, sexes, gender identities, and all backgrounds. 

When should I expect to hear back after my submission?

When should I expect to hear back after my submission?

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If you've submitted a query during our open submissions period, you should hear back from us within 8-12 weeks. We aim to respond to all submissions, although that might not always be possible. 

Please note that queries submitted during the time we are closed to submissions will not be reviewed. 

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