2024/2025 Submission Call

WE ARE OPEN TO NOVELLA & NOVEL SUBMISSIONS FOR 2024/25 PUBLICATION

Firstly, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for considering us to represent you and your work. Secondly, take the time to look through our site before contacting us. Make sure we are a good fit for your writing. We are a small press publishing company that specializes in dark, speculative, weird fiction. Don’t waste your valuable time and energy on pitching a book that doesn’t meet the expectations of our readership. 

Although, We are not always open for submissions, Kristina still loves to hear pitches. Feel free to message him directly on social media or email

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Novellas and novels that fit under the umbrella of the strange and unconventional fiction. Our readers often want to be transported to a different world or reality where they can escape from their everyday lives. They may be looking for a sense of “WTF?”, gross-out, thrills, laughs, tears..anything that embraces the ‘strange’ that pushes the boundaries of their imagination. These readers often crave stories ranging from horrific bewilderment to laugh out loud goriness. Additionally, these readers often enjoy plot twists and shocking revelations. They may also appreciate a sense of darkness or edginess in the themes and tone of the book. If you think your work meets the expectations of our readers, submit your work using the guidelines below.

Guidelines

  1. We only accept submissions via email. Please send your manuscript as a Word document or PDF attachment to Trubornpress@gmail.com.
  2. Please include a short bio and links to your social media pages, newsletter and/or website.
  3. We accept submissions of full-length novels, novellas, and short story collections in the dark and speculative fiction genres.
  4. We do not accept erotica, romance, non-fiction, or children’s literature at this time.
  5. Your manuscript should be complete and edited to the best of your ability. We will only consider unpublished works.
  6. Please include a brief synopsis and comps. of your work.
  7. We will only consider one submission per author at a time. If you have multiple works that you would like to submit, please wait until we have responded to your first submission before sending more.
  8. We aim to respond to all submissions within three months. If you have not heard back from us within this time frame, please assume that we are unable to consider your work at this time.
  9. We do accept simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, please let us know as soon as possible.
  10. By submitting your work to us, you confirm that it is your original creation and that it does not infringe upon the rights of any other party.
  11. Absolutely no AI should be used in the creation of your manuscript.

Again, THANK YOU for taking the time to read through our guidelines and submit your work. We are extremely excited for what horrors await us. TIME TO WORK!