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BelleBooks will not accept simultaneous submissions unless agented. The standard processing of submitted manuscripts is 3-6 months. Thank you for your query. Submission times vary.
General fiction, romance, women's fiction , southern fiction, cozy mysteries and any genre not covered by one of our other editors (Click for details)
Acquiring Editor: Deborah Smith
Submission Guidelines:
- Query email with brief synopsis and credentials/credits
- Attach full manuscript and DETAILED synopsis to the query email
- RTF or DOC format preferred
- Status of acquisitions: Spring Submissions open March 1 to May 30
- Word Count: 50k up
Email: query a t BelleBooks period c o m (no spaces when you address your email)
Fantasy, SF, Horror, Young Adult (Click for details)
Acquiring Editor: Debra Dixon
Submission Guidelines:
- Query email with brief synopsis and credentials/credits
- Attach full manuscript and DETAILED synopsis to the query email
- RTF format preferred
- Status of acquisitions: Submissions are closed until July 15.
- Word Count: 60k up (Some YA novels might be slightly shorter.)
- No middle grade being considered at this time
Email: queries a t BelleBooks period c o m (no spaces when you address your email)
Mystery (non-cozy), Suspense, Thrillers (Click for details)
Acquiring Editor: Pat Van Wie
Submission Guidelines:
- Query email with brief synopsis and credentials/credits
- Attach full manuscript and DETAILED synopsis to the query email
- RTF format preferred
- Status of acquisitions: Open for Spring Submissions.
- Word Count: 60k up
Email: editor dot van wie a t BelleBooks period c o m (no spaces when you address your email)