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Submitting your first novel for publication

Our submission process starts with the author questionnaire. It asks about your novel, your audience, and your goals, so our editors can review it with the right context.

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A straightforward submission path

Editor's note: Debut novels

For a first novel, editors look for a strong opening chapter and a premise that can be described in a single sentence.

If you're a first-time author with a novel, you shouldn't have to guess where to start. Our process is straightforward: you share your questionnaire, we review what you submitted, and we follow up with next steps if there's a strong fit.

  • Editorial feedback and direction tailored to new writers
  • A clear path from questionnaire submission to publication planning
  • A publishing partner built for first-time voices and thoughtful storytelling

What happens next

  1. 1

    Download the Author Questionnaire PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete it, then send your details through our submission page.

  3. 3

    We review submissions and respond within 2–3 weeks with next steps.

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We support first-time voices. If you’re ready, download the questionnaire PDF and submit when you’re prepared.