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Emberwick Press - Fiction (Nonfiction)



Description
Note: they ask in their guidelines that authors not query about the status of their submissions.

We are seeking strong voices in middle-grade, young adult, and adult fiction and nonfiction*. We are especially seeking middle-grade and YA series or series-potential titles.

Our strongest wants currently are:

Fantasy (MG / YA)
Romantasy (YA / Adult)
Horror (all ages)
Paranormal-themed (all ages)
Mysteries (all ages)
Thriller (YA / Adult)
Romance - planned series

We are also accepting the following genres:

Contemporary (all ages)
Historical Fiction (all ages)
Fantasy (Adult)
Romance - standalone


Market Submission Schedule
  • Submission Window - Mar 19, 2026 thru Apr 30, 2026 (Ends 20 days from now)

Market Genres
Genres
Fantasy
General
Historical
Horror
Middle Grade
Mystery/Crime
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
Young Adult

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Novel
400000 words and up
Unknown



Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 70 days

Market-Provided Data

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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 0 completed reports in the past 12 months.


Pending:
There are 3 pending responses. (0 min | 8.33 average | 8 median | 17 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 2 April 2026


Last officially checked: 2 April 2026


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