Q4 2025 Submission Window

Submit Your Manuscript

We are actively acquiring bold, voice-driven fiction for our Q4 2025 slate. Review the complete guidelines below and share the project you are ready to bring into the world.

What We're Seeking

Sky Scrawl champions high-impact narratives that balance literary ambition with irresistible plotting. We especially welcome submissions from emerging and underrepresented voices.

  • Literary fiction with ambitious craft and emotionally resonant stakes.
  • Speculative fiction and solarpunk narratives that lean on rigorous, hopeful worldbuilding.
  • Psychological thrillers and suspense with bold structural experimentation.
  • Narrative-driven science fiction with a research-forward approach to futurism.
  • Select narrative non-fiction projects that read with the propulsion of a novel.

Manuscript Formatting

These standards keep the reading experience smooth for our editorial board. Submissions that do not follow the checklist may be returned for revision before review.

  • Manuscript saved as a single PDF or DOCX file — no Google Doc links.
  • Use a serif font (Garamond, Georgia, or Times New Roman) at 12 pt, double spaced, with 1-inch margins.
  • Include title, author name (and pen name if relevant), word count, and genre on the cover page.
  • Number all pages using the header (Author Last Name / Book Title / Page #).
  • Chapter headings must be formatted consistently and begin on a new page.
  • If submitting series work, include a one-paragraph synopsis for subsequent installments at the end.

Submission Package Checklist

Assemble a single email with the following attachments and information. Files should not exceed 15MB in total.

  • A query letter (max 500 words) introducing yourself, your project, and comparable titles or audiences.
  • A one-page pitch sheet summarizing the premise, central characters, and emotional promise.
  • Full manuscript or, for works in progress, the first 3 polished chapters plus a chapter-by-chapter outline.
  • A brief author bio highlighting publishing credits, relevant lived experience, or platform insights.
  • Any sensitivity readers consulted (if applicable) as well as cultural or technical experts who informed the work.

How We Review

We combine editorial expertise with market analysis to determine the path forward for each manuscript. Expect transparent communication at every stage.

  • We acknowledge receipt within 3 business days.
  • Initial editorial screening occurs within 4 weeks, focusing on fit, craft, and market positioning.
  • Submissions moving forward enter a deeper read by at least two editors; expect a full decision within 10-12 weeks.
  • If we request an exclusive review window, we will outline next steps and timelines explicitly.
  • Authors may withdraw a submission at any time by emailing our editorial team.

Before You Submit

  • Rights & Exclusivity: We currently accept worldwide English rights. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but notify us immediately if the manuscript is acquired elsewhere.
  • Content Warnings: If your story includes graphic violence, self-harm, or other sensitive topics, list brief content warnings at the end of your query letter.
  • Accessibility: Authors who require alternative submission formats due to disability can contact us for accommodations before sending material.
  • Response Etiquette: Please allow the specified review window before nudging. All queries receive a response—no silent passes.

Ready To Share Your Work?

Send your complete package through our contact form and include “Q4 2025 Submission” in the subject line. Our editorial coordinator routes every project to the appropriate editor within 24 hours.

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