Manuscript Submissions
Wicked Ink Publishing: Your Voice, Our Passion
We're more than just a publishing house — we're champions of diversity, creators of extraordinary tales, and staunch supporters of your literary aspirations. Right now, we're extending an enthusiastic invitation to talented authors like yourself to share your work with us.
We firmly believe that the true power of storytelling lies in its diversity. Our commitment to inclusivity is unwavering, and we're thrilled to welcome submissions from writers representing all backgrounds.
Wicked Ink Publishing, we're your creative allies, devoted to helping your stories reach their fullest potential. Join us in bringing your narratives to life and let your distinctive voice illuminate the world of fiction. We're excited to embark on this extraordinary journey with you, championing your stories and celebrating your creativity.
Our Submission Process: Your Journey Starts Here
🖋️ Quick Responses: We understand your eagerness, and we strive to respond to each query within two weeks of receiving your manuscript.
🖋️ Full Manuscript Requests: If your submission captivates us, one of our literary editors will reach out to request your full manuscript. A full manuscript request takes on average 6 weeks to review.
🖋️ Prompt Communication: If we decide not to proceed with your submission, we'll ensure you receive a timely response. However, please note that we don't provide individual feedback on submitted manuscripts.
🖋️ Originality Matters: We exclusively consider original, unpublished works.
🖋️ Submit Multiple Manuscripts: Feel free to submit multiple manuscripts; each one will receive our dedicated attention.
🖋️ Transparency: If your work finds a home elsewhere, please inform us promptly.
Benefits of Signing on as an Author with Wicked Ink Publishing
Our commitment to authors goes beyond traditional publishing. At Wicked Ink Publishing, we're your dedicated partners, offering invaluable support and guidance throughout your creative journey:
✅ Complimentary Book Coaching: We understand that the writing process can be daunting. That's why we provide complimentary book coaching to ensure you're never alone in your creative endeavors.
✅ Expert Marketing Guidance: Our experienced team provides comprehensive marketing strategies, from author websites to social media campaigns, to help you build a strong author brand and connect with your audience.
✅ Exclusive Author Portal: Explore writing guides along with resources to improve your craft, author branding, and marketing. Engage with fellow authors through live virtual networking opportunities, and schedule an Author Meeting for a personalized coaching session.
✅ Author Networking: We provide opportunities for our authors to meet and engage with one another to share successes, talk about their journey as an author, sharing how their current work-in-progress is going, and having unfiltered chats around publishing.
✅ Clear Roadmap: Before you officially join the Wicked Ink family, we provide a detailed schedule and timeline for deliverables, ensuring transparency and clarity.
✅ Rights and Royalties: While we acquire rights for various formats (print, digital, audio, and screen rights), you retain the copyright for your work.
Authors receive a competitive 50% royalty rate on all media types, reflecting our commitment to fair compensation.
✅ Publishing Costs: Wicked Ink Publishing, assumes all financial responsibilities associated with editing, publication, and production, allowing you to focus solely on your creative process.
✅ Multi-Book Opportunities: For authors with series in mind, we're open to multi-book deals that support your long-term creative vision.
✅ Royalty Payouts: Authors receive royalties on a quarterly basis.
✅ Advances: Our unique publishing model prioritizes higher royalty rates (well above the industry standard) based on book sales, ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve - we do not provide publishing advances currently at this time.
Your literary journey starts now, at Wicked Ink Publishing!
We are Currently Accepting the Following Genres:
Action & Adventure | Contemporary | Cozy Mystery | Crime | Dark Fantasy
Dystopian | Epic Fantasy | Fantasy | High Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Paranormal | Psychological Thriller
Science Fiction | Serial Killer | Slasher | Supernatural | Suspense | Thriller | Young Adult
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Step #1 - Submission Form Checklist:
✅ The Hook or Book Blurb (150 - 300 words)
✅ Synopsis (500 - 800 words)
✅ About the Author (short bio about yourself)
✅ Your Submission’s Genre
✅ Manuscript Title
✅ Word Count
Step #2 - Submit One Document (.pdf):
✅ First 3 chapters or 10,000 words of the manuscript
✅ 1.5 or 2.0 Line Spacing
✅ 12 point font - Times New Roman
✅ File Name: “yourname_title”