Submissions

Manuscript Submission Guidelines:

Unfortunately, we have temporarily closed submissions. We hope to open them back up by the beginning of 2025. Keep an eye on this page for updated information.

We are accepting submissions of complete, previously unpublished manuscripts in the speculative fiction genre that have series potential. Speculative fiction encompasses horror, fantasy, and science fiction—and all of the niche categories under those large umbrellas.

We only consider full length novels between 40K and 100K words. If it’s
shorter or longer, please don’t send it to us.

Also, we do not publish for young children. Please don’t send us anything
intended for an audience younger than high school age.

All submissions must be in standard manuscript format. If you’re unsure
what that means, check out this helpful guide. Though do not underline. Italics
is fine. (https://www.shunn.net/format/story.html)

Queries should be sent to submissions@curseddragonship.com with a subject of “{Category} – {Author Name}.” For instance, “Epic Fantasy – Brandon Sanderson” or “Space Opera – Kevin J. Anderson.” If you don’t know the exact category, at least put the big one: horror, fantasy, or science fiction.

Please include in your submission:

    • Query letter in the body of the email
        • with the genre and word count

    • First three chapters of the manuscript as an attachment (.docx or .doc)

    • Synopsis as an attachment (.docx or .doc).