Emberwick Press About Emberwick Press is an independent, upstart publishing house dedicated to bringing bold, character-driven fiction to the forefront. We exist to champion innovative storytelling that challenges the boundaries of traditional genres. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Emberwick Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ApproachableEmberwick Press's overall acceptance rate is higher than most publishers. More ResponsiveEmberwick Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open We are seeking strong voices in middle-grade, young adult, and adult fiction. We are especially interested in middle-grade / YA titles, as well as Adult Horror / Thriller novels and novellas.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Subgenre: Historical Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words). Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: 50% royalties on gross receipts.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @emberwickpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @emberwickpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope Emberwick Press 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Accuracy We have received 105 reports from 99 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 94.8 mean avg | 102.0 median | 156 max days (37.6 std dev) Responses 94.28 % Acceptances: 17.14 % of submissions accepted (89.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 17.17 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 77.14 % (96.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.95 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.95 % (92.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 4.76 % (97.2 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 43 responses are pending (10 min | 85.5 mean avg | 71.0 median | 175 max days waiting | 57.2 std dev) from 43 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 70 days. (82.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 70 days.) The editors request that you don't query on the status of your submission. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 26 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:59 UTC (9 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 03 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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