Submissions
Submit to Severn River Publishing
We’re looking for page-turning, series-friendly fiction across mystery, thriller, historical fiction, romance, sci-fi, and more. This season we plan to sign 4–8 authors. Submissions are open between September 15th - November 15th.
Genres we’re seeking
We’re seeking well-crafted, market-ready stories with clear hooks and series potential.
What we offer
- Professional editing, cover design, formatting, and metadata optimization.
- Ebook, print, and audio publishing with established distribution (print via Baker & Taylor Publisher Services).
- Data-driven positioning, series planning, and paid ads support tuned for Amazon success.
What we’re looking for
- Authors who can publish 2 books per year (we’ll consider 1 book per year for the right project).
- Two-book initial deal with an option for at least two more in the series.
- Strong hooks, clear reader promise, and potential to grow into a series.
How to submit
- Use the form below. Have ready: a short synopsis, and your completed manuscript.
- We accept agented and unagented submissions. Simultaneous submissions are okay.
- We aim to respond by December.
Please submit professionally formatted files (DOC/DOCX or PDF). By submitting, you confirm you own the rights and consent to our team reviewing your materials. You retain all rights to your work.
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— Shannon Baker, author of The Kate Fox Series
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