Frequently Asked Questions: submissions

Not sure about whether or not you should submit our manuscript to us? We’ve compiled some frequently asked questions that will hopefully help you on your way.

 

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 about your book (aim for 250 words)

What are we looking for?

  • We are a commercial fiction publisher looking for crime, thrillers, women’s fiction, romance, romantic comedy, historical fiction,saga and time-slip fiction.
  • We unfortunately are not accepting non-fiction, children’s books, YA or teen, sci-fi or fantasy submissions at this time.

How soon will I hear back?

  • We aim to get back to everyone within 8 weeks.

Do I have to pay for anything?

  • We are a publisher and not a publishing service and therefore we will never ask you for any payment.

 

Read to submit your manuscript? Go to our submissions page.

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