The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories A project of MX Publishing Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories was created by David Marcum in 2015 to provide new Holmes adventures in the traditional Canonical form, as a pushback against modern non-canonical versions, and to remind people that Holmes and Watson are heroes. Initially intended as a 3-volume set, it has now grown to over 30 massive books, approaching 700 stories from over 200 contributors worldwide. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2015 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Subgenre: DetectiveLengths: Short Story: 6,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only