Emberwick Press

About Emberwick Press

From whimsical middle-grade mysteries to gritty adult horror, Emberwick Press is an independent publisher dedicated to bold, immersive storytelling. We curate books with sharp pacing, dark magic, and worlds you can get lost in.

2026 Fiction Submissions

Our Wishlist

We are seeking strong voices in middle-grade, young adult, and adult fiction. We are especially interested in MG and YA titles.

What we are currently accepting:

Middle-grade and young-adult fiction novels and novellas across all genres.
Adult horror and thriller novels and novellas.

Not Currently Looking For:

Any genres of fiction not included in our “currently accepting” list above.
Erotica
Biographies
Short Stories and Collections (with the exception of folklore)
Children’s Picture Books
Nonfiction

Submission Guidelines:

We require the full manuscript for consideration.
Please do not submit first-draft manuscripts.
Manuscripts must be submitted in .docx, .doc, or .rtf format only.
Do not include pictures or illustrations in submissions.
Ensure you complete the submission form entirely. Missing information is the quickest way for your manuscript to end up in the reject pile.
We respond to ALL submissions. Please allow up to ten (10) weeks for us to review your manuscript. Do not contact us directly about the progress of submitted manuscripts; our submission management systems ensures that your submission will not be lost in the pile. If you have no heard back from us yet, it's because we have not got around to your manuscript. You can check the status of your manuscript in your Duotrope account.

More Information:

No monetary advance against royalties.
10-year publication agreement, renewable.
50% net receipts paid to the author quarterly, on net-90 terms.
Optional subsidiary rights management.
Worldwide exclusive rights for Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook formats.
We consider reprint submissions in limited circumstances.

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