Why do people enjoy being scared to death? This is a question that has haunted philosophers through the ages. Is it the rush of adrenaline? Dopamine? Endorphins?
Or perhaps it's simply a way of externalizing our hidden fears and anxieties while safely tucked in bed with a book.
Also see: 3 Horror and Dark Fiction Publishers Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts
Sourcebooks Horror is actively acquiring agented and unagented Horror fiction including Own Voices, marginalized voices, inclusive and diverse stories. "We’re looking for strong writers of all ethnicities, races, sexualities, gender identities, abilities and ages, whose stories have something fresh to offer in the Horror genre." Please read full submission guidelines here.
Also see: 3 Horror and Dark Fiction Publishers Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- completed manuscript at 80,000 to 100,000 words
- we accept email submissions as WORD attachments
- always include a 1-3 page synopsis (including the ending)
- a short query letter within the body of the email
- if you have a track record, please include your sales history
- please allow 8-12 weeks for response
The Evil Cookie Publishing specializes in horror anthologies and novels/novellas within the realm of Splatterpunk / Extreme Horror / Dark Humor. They are always on the lookout for "gore-rifically unique" novels/novellas. Fast-paced stories with high-octane gore with a perfect blend of splatterpunk and dark humor are preferred. Not looking for anything too religious or political.
Read full guidelines here.
Tenebrous Press publishes New Weird Horror. They accept submissions of novels, novellas, and projects that fall under the graphic novel/comics umbrella, or other outside the box approaches to New Weird Horror. They are seeking work that starts at 20,000 words. They have no fixed upper limit. They ask for: “World English first rights in print, electronic, and ebook, and a three-year exclusivity period. All copyright belongs to the author”. They try to respond to all submissions within three months.
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By Light Unseen Media
"By Light Unseen Media is currently seeking outstanding and unique manuscripts in the area of vampire fiction and non-fiction. Authors are asked to query before submitting manuscripts. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be considered."
Advance: $200
Formats: Print (POD) and ebooks
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Severed Press
"Established in 2008 Severed Press is a leading independent publisher of horror and science fiction. Publishing trade paperbacks and E-Books. Severed Press has earned a reputation for excellence, quality and commitment to new and established authors alike. We are proud of the diversity of our authors and aim in continuing to build strong relationships worldwide. Authors include seasoned masters of horrors such as Tim Curran, Mark Tufo and Jake Bible to best selling newcomers David Achord and Joseph Talluto."
Severed Press is currently accepting novel submissions in the following categories: Apocalypse/Survival Horror, Dark Humour, Sci-Fi Horror, Anything out of the ordinary.
Advance: None. Pays royalties.
Note: Promotion and marketing for novels locally in Australia.
"By Light Unseen Media is currently seeking outstanding and unique manuscripts in the area of vampire fiction and non-fiction. Authors are asked to query before submitting manuscripts. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be considered."
Advance: $200
Formats: Print (POD) and ebooks
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Severed Press
"Established in 2008 Severed Press is a leading independent publisher of horror and science fiction. Publishing trade paperbacks and E-Books. Severed Press has earned a reputation for excellence, quality and commitment to new and established authors alike. We are proud of the diversity of our authors and aim in continuing to build strong relationships worldwide. Authors include seasoned masters of horrors such as Tim Curran, Mark Tufo and Jake Bible to best selling newcomers David Achord and Joseph Talluto."
Severed Press is currently accepting novel submissions in the following categories: Apocalypse/Survival Horror, Dark Humour, Sci-Fi Horror, Anything out of the ordinary.
Advance: None. Pays royalties.
Note: Promotion and marketing for novels locally in Australia.
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Tenebrous Press publishes New Weird Horror. They accept submissions of novels, novellas, and projects that fall under the graphic novel/comics umbrella, or other outside the box approaches to New Weird Horror. They are seeking work that starts at 20,000 words. They have no fixed upper limit. They ask for: “World English first rights in print, electronic, and ebook, and a three-year exclusivity period. All copyright belongs to the author”. They try to respond to all submissions within three months.
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