FANTASY​

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Submissions should be:

• High concept: We're seeking fantasy novels that transport readers to immersive worlds filled with rich lore, intricate plots, and epic quests.

  • Epic Fantasy: Epic fantasy novels set in vast, immersive worlds with intricate plots, diverse characters, and epic quests. Includes richly developed settings, complex magic systems, and high-stakes conflicts.

  • Urban Fantasy: Urban fantasy blends fantastical elements with contemporary settings, often featuring supernatural creatures, magic, and hidden worlds within modern cities. Themes of mystery, romance, and adventure.

  • Grimdark Fantasy: Grimdark fantasy offers darker and grittier narratives, often featuring morally ambiguous characters, political intrigue, and visceral action. Themes of power, survival, and redemption.

• Contain strong romantic elements: While romance isn't the primary focus, romantic subplots can add depth and complexity to character relationships, enhancing the overall narrative.

  • Fantasy Romance: Romance elements combined with fantasy settings and magical themes. Strong character development, emotional depth, and captivating world-building are key elements in this subgenre.

• Geared toward an adult audience: Our readers prefer mature themes and complex narratives that resonate with adult sensibilities, so ensure your manuscript targets this demographic.

• 70k to 150k words in length: Manuscripts within this word count range allow for comprehensive world-building and compelling storytelling without unnecessary padding.

• Diverse characters are welcomed and encouraged: We value diversity in fantasy literature and encourage submissions featuring characters from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

• We accept both agented and unagented submissions: Whether you're represented by an agent or submitting directly, we're open to considering your fantasy manuscript. Please attach a synopsis along with the full manuscript for review.

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SCIENCE FICTION

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Submissions should be:

• High concept: We're seeking science fiction novels that explore speculative concepts like space travel, military science fiction, and dystopian futures in imaginative and thought-provoking ways.

  • Space Opera: Stories set in expansive universes with epic adventures, intricate world-building, and larger-than-life characters.

  • Military Science Fiction: Action-packed tales focusing on military conflicts in futuristic settings, with emphasis on strategy, technology, and camaraderie.

  • Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic: Narratives set in bleak futures or after catastrophic events, often exploring themes of survival, societal collapse, and resilience.

• Contain strong romantic elements: Romance subplots should intertwine seamlessly with the main narrative, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story.

• Geared toward an adult audience: Our readers prefer science fiction stories with mature themes and complex characters that resonate with adult sensibilities, so ensure your manuscript targets this demographic.

• 70k to 135k words in length: Manuscripts should strike a balance between immersive world-building and engaging storytelling, catering to the attention spans of science fiction enthusiasts.

• Diverse characters are welcomed and encouraged: We prioritize diversity in science fiction literature, encouraging submissions featuring characters from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

• We accept both agented and unagented submissions: Whether you're represented by an agent or submitting directly, we're open to considering your science fiction manuscript. Please attach a synopsis along with the full manuscript for review.

 

HISTORICAL FICTION

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Submissions should be:

• High-concept: We're seeking historical fiction novels that transport readers to vividly depicted time periods, offering compelling narratives and authentic historical detail. ​

• Contain strong romantic elements: Romance subplots should enrich the main storyline, capturing the passion and complexity of relationships amidst historical settings. ​

• Geared toward an adult audience: Our readers prefer historical fiction stories with mature themes and nuanced characters that resonate with adult sensibilities, so ensure your manuscript targets this demographic.

• 70k to 120k words in length: Manuscripts within this word count range allow for immersive storytelling and in-depth exploration of historical events and settings.

• Diverse characters are welcomed and encouraged: We value diversity in historical fiction literature, embracing characters from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

• We accept both agented and unagented submissions: Whether you're represented by an agent or submitting directly, we're open to considering your historical fiction manuscript. Please attach a synopsis along with the full manuscript for review.