Joyland Editions A project of Joyland Publishing (see other related projects). About Joyland Editions is a nonprofit independent press founded in 2025 by Michelle Lyn King. The press is committed to publishing books that do not fit into the traditional publishing landscape, as well as centering the development process between authors and invested editors. Joyland Editions publishes two novellas every year. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $7 (below average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterJoyland Editions's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 20,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 60,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @joylandpublishingX (Twitter) @joylandpub Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Joyland Editions 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 48 min | 63.8 mean avg | 60.5 median | 86 max days (17.7 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (3 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $7.00. Most recent response reported was received on 25 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:28 UTC (17 minutes ago). 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! Related ProjectsJoyland Magazine Charges fees for all submissionsShort/Medium OPTED OUT 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: 06 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