Manuscript submissions

Complete the form below. Review the requirements and notices before sending your work.

Submit your completed manuscript, query letter, and synopsis for consideration. Please review your details before submitting.

First name

Last name

Manuscript title

Query letter

Synopsis

Manuscript

Please submit one complete manuscript. DOCX or PDF is preferred; other document formats accepted by this upload field may also be submitted for manual review.

I confirm that I am at least 18 years old and reside in the United States.

My manuscript is complete, written in English, human-written, and intended for an adult fiction audience. It does not contain AI-generated manuscript prose.

I own this work or am authorized to submit it to Marginwake for consideration.

I understand that my submission is final and I cannot make changes or submit revisions afterward.

I have read the Submission Terms.

Privacy Notice. Submitting does not sign you up for marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Who can submit?

U.S. residents aged 18 or older may submit completed, human-written adult fiction in English. Your manuscript must not contain AI-generated prose.

What should I prepare?

Prepare your full name, email, manuscript title, query letter, synopsis, and one complete manuscript. DOCX or PDF is preferred; other document formats accepted by the upload field may also be submitted for manual review. Use the query letter to introduce your book and the synopsis to summarize its story, including the ending. Check your details and upload the final manuscript before sending. No author bio is required.

Can I submit elsewhere or send published work?

Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Previously published work is eligible if you own or are authorized to grant the necessary publication rights.

Can I revise my submission?

Submit your final manuscript. Changes and revised versions are not accepted after submission. You can still contact us to withdraw your submission or exercise your privacy rights.

Do I keep my copyright?

Yes. Submitting does not transfer your copyright or guarantee publication. Publication would require a separate written agreement.

Questions before you submit?

Whether you have a question about the process or are curious about submitting your manuscript, you’re welcome to get in touch.

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