If you have written or plan to write a whole series, only propose the first book, not the series as a whole. The submission packet must also include a dated cover letter, a self addressed and stamped envelope, a synopsis of the entire book that includes all important plot elements. This excerpt should be between 40-60 pages. Submission packets must include the first three chapters of your book. However, every proposal is reviewed by at least one member of the editorial staff. They consider tens of thousands of projects every year, so the competition is fierce.

All submissions should be made through the mail. The are open to unsolicited submissions from authors without an agent. Historically they have published many of the best known Science fiction and fantasy novels including Enders Game by Orson Scott Card, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, and The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic, Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake, Article 5 by Kristen Simmons, and The Emperor’s Blades by Brian Staveley. Some of the most popular books they recently published include V.E. Tor is one of the most established science fiction publishers and they have won the Locus Award for best SF publisher 26 years in a row.

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Also they’ve held novella submissions during this time (You can learn more about that here), so the site is still worth checking. September 30th 2020: They are closed to general submissions due to COVID-19, but plan to reopen. Seven common manuscript submissions mistakes that are very easy to avoid. Important: Read This Before Submitting Your Manuscript

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