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Stonehouse Books Now Open for Submissions

Updated: Aug 2, 2024

Stonehouse Books Now Accepting Submissions!

Stonehouse Books is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting submissions from talented authors across various genres! We are a digital-first publisher committed to delivering high-quality stories directly to readers' hands. We warmly welcome submissions from both new and experienced authors, agented or not.


Genres We Embrace:

  • Fantasy (High and Low): 80,000 - 110,000 words

  • Science Fiction (including Dystopia): 70,000 - 100,000 words

  • Horror: 60,000 - 80,000 words

  • Young Adult Fantasy: 80,000 - 110,000 words

  • Young Adult General: 80,000 - 110,000 words

  • Romance: 70,000 - 90,000 words

  • Thriller/Suspense: 70,000 - 100,000 words

  • Crime/Mystery: 70,000 - 100,000 words

  • Literary Fiction: 80,000 - 100,000 words

  • Historical Fiction: 70,000 - 90,000 words

  • Poetry books


Exceptions to Guidelines:

We occasionally make exceptions to these guidelines. If you believe your manuscript fits an exception category, please email publishing@inovacebooks.com with the subject line "QUERY: EXCEPTION." Include a query letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters of your manuscript in the email body.


Important Submission Notes:

  • Submit one manuscript at a time: We will review additional submissions only after we have responded to your initial one.

  • Review our responses carefully:

  • Rejection: Your manuscript is not a fit for us at this time.

  • Revise and Resubmit: We're interested but see potential for improvement.

  • Accept and Offer: We love your manuscript and want to publish it!


How to Wow Us:

A polished manuscript is your best foot forward! Ensure your work is well-edited and free from obvious errors. A compelling hook, clean writing, and a clear understanding of your genre will significantly increase your chances of capturing our attention.

We look forward to reading your submissions and discovering the next great story!


Please visit our website for detailed submission guidelines and to access our submission portal.

 
 
 

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