Novel Submissions

What We Publish

We are seeking strong voices in middle-grade, young adult, and adult fiction. We are especially interested in middle-grade / YA titles, as well as Adult Horror / Thriller novels and novellas.

High Priority Wants

• Middle Grade fiction across all genres, especially paranormal / Horror, fantasy, and Mystery.
• Young Adult fiction across all genres.
• Romantasy (YA/Adult)
• Mysteries (Adult)
• Horror / Thriller (Adult)
• Historical Fiction (All ages)

Not Currently Looking For

• Erotica
• Biographies
• Short Stories and Collections (with the exception of folklore)
• Children’s Picture Books
• Nonfiction

Publication Terms

• Average of 50% royalties on gross receipts, no advance.
• 10 year publication agreement.
• Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook formats, with worldwide exclusive rights.
• Subsidiary rights management is optional.
• Publication in 9 to 18 months on average.

Submission Guidelines

• We require the full manuscript for consideration.
• Please do not submit first-draft manuscripts.
• Manuscripts must be submitted in .docx, .doc, or .rtf format only.
• Do not include pictures or illustrations in submissions.
• Ensure you complete the submission form entirely. Missing information is the quickest way for your manuscript to end up in the reject pile.
• We respond to ALL submissions. Please allow up to ten (10) weeks for us to review your manuscript. Do not contact us directly about the progress of submitted manuscripts; our submission management systems ensures that your submission will not be lost in the pile. If you have no heard back from us yet, it's because we have not got around to your manuscript. You can check the status of your manuscript in your Duotrope account.