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Boroughs accepts full manuscripts
The editors at Boroughs Publishing Group love romance and great stories. They are seeking submissions from writers who can deliver the emotional punch readers crave. Space cowboys, gargoyles, the hunk-next-door, and crusty cops welcome. Don’t limit your imagination. They encourage creative freedom. “Stick to the tropes of the genre or push the envelope, as long […]
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Felony & Mayhem publishes mystery fiction
September 22, 2022
Felony & Mayhem Press was launched in New York City in 2005. They publish mystery fiction for adults and they do accept queries. You can browse the Felony & Mayhem catalogs here. Word length: 85,000 words is preferable (80,000 minimum) How to submit: By email only, include brief synopsis and first chapter For more information […]
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Brother Mockingbird accepting queries in September
September 14, 2022
Brother Mockingbird is a small, indie press now accepting manuscript queries. What they’re looking for: Action/Adventure Chick Lit Commercial Contemporary Crime/Detective/Cozies Fantasy Magical Realism Historical Horror Humor/Satire Inspirational LGBTQ+ Literary Multicultural Mystery Nonfiction (select subjects, please inquire) Picture Books Romance Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Upmarket Western Women’s Fiction Young Adult Visit the Brother Mockingbird bookstore […]
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BHC Press accepting fiction queries
September 7, 2022
Founded in 2016, BHC Press is an independent publisher of fiction and nonfiction, based in southeast Michigan. They enjoy discovering talented, emerging writers and also working with more established authors interested in growing their platform. Currently they are seeking innovative work in young adult and adult fiction for most genres, especially genre-defying work with unique, […]
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Angry Robot accepting submissions from Black authors only
August 31, 2022
Based in London, Angry Robot Publishing is a global imprint dedicated to the best in modern adult science fiction, fantasy and WTF?! They do not currently accept proposals from unagented authors; however, they are open to un-agented submissions from Black authors. Black Voices Matter Open Submissions What they’re looking for: Science fiction, fantasy, and horror, […]
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Welbeck Publishing accepts queries
August 19, 2022
Welbeck Publishing Group is a fast-growing independent publisher based in London, publishing fiction, nonfiction and children’s books. View their Welbeck catalogs here to check out the books they publish. You can see their children’s imprints here. How to submit: By email only, include cover letter, synopsis and 2 chapters For complete details go to Welbeck […]
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Terrapin Books accepting poetry manuscripts
August 11, 2022
Located in West Caldwell NJ, Terrapin Books is a small press specializing in poetry books. They publish books by individual authors, an occasional anthology, and a small number of craft books. Terrapin Books is open for submissions of full-length poetry manuscripts August 1 thru August 31. Visit the Terrapin Bookstore to see what they’re publishing. […]
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Aggadah Try It publishes Jewish fiction by Jewish authors
August 5, 2022
Aggadah Try It is an imprint of Madness Heart Press focusing on Jewish fiction and literature. This imprint is specifically for Jewish-themed stories written by Jewish authors. Though they have a broad net for Jewish fiction they are looking for speculative fiction including horror, science fiction, fantasy, and surrealistic fiction. Check out current Aggadah Try […]
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Ananke Press accepting spec fiction queries till August 30
July 28, 2022
Based in New York City, Ananke Press publishes speculative fiction including fantasy, science fiction, slipstream, weird, and magical realism. They are accepting spec fiction queries till August 30. Check out current titles at Ananke Press to see where your work fits. Word length: 70,000 to 100,000 words How to submit: By email only, include one-page […]
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Hispanic authors wanted at Arte Público Press
July 19, 2022
From its beginnings on the artistic fringe during the Hispanic Civil Rights Movement to its current status as the oldest and most accomplished publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by U.S. Hispanic authors, Arte Público Press and its imprint, Piñata Books, have become a showcase for Hispanic literary creativity, arts and culture. Arte Público Press […]
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Advice from a Caterpillar 
September 29, 2022
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