Your Story Belongs in the World.
We want your books.
That's right. We're open to submissions! We’d love to take a look at your work and see if it's a good fit for either of our imprints. Send us the story you put too much of yourself in, you know, the one that wouldn't let you sleep. We want to see the stories where you changed a single word in Chapter 2, then changed it back, then stared at the ceiling questioning your entire life choices.
Please do not send us AI-generated mush where you're pretending you wrote it. That’s an immediate no. We’re looking for real, human-written books with real emotion and possible coffee stains.
What We're Looking For
Consider this list more of a suggestion. We're genuinely interested in all kinds of stories, and no list could possibly cover every book we'd fall in love with. So if your book doesn’t fit neatly into a category but you think we’ll love it, send it anyway.
The worst thing that can happen is we say it isn't the right fit. The best thing that can happen? Well... that's why you're here.
Fuzzy Foot Press
Kids, middle grade & Young Adult
What we want:
In Picture Books:
- Author-Illustrators and Authors only
- Hilarious books like: We Don't Eat Our Classmates; The Day the Crayons Quit; Dragons Love Tacos; Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?
- Outdoors / Nature themed (fiction and non-fiction)
- Halloween / Ghosts (meant for kids!)
- Character driven like the Pigeon books, Olivia the Pig, Little Blue Truck.
- STEM / Science
- We're more selective in this genre, but happy to see what you have!
In Middle Grade:
- Anything like the Dog Man Series.
- Spooky books! Leslie's favorites growing up were Goosebumps.
- Magical stories Bigfoot / Nessie / Cryptid
- Graphic Novels
- Mystery
- Sci-fi / Fantasy / Contemporary
In Young Adult:
- Dystopian / Sci-fi / Fantasy
- Romance including sports romance! (No Spice)
- Graphic Novels
- Greek Mythology
- Horror
- Thriller / Mystery
- Vampires / Dragons
- LGBTQ+
Raven Creek Books
Adult Genre Fiction
Genres we're seeking:
- Romance. Send us everything. Romantasy, Dark, Contemporary, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Sports Romance, RomCom, Christian, ANYTHING. Please.
- Dragons / Fae / Vampires
- Psychological Thriller
- Mystery / Suspense
- Christmas / Halloween
- LGBTQ+
- Urban Fantasy
- True Crime
- Retellings
- Greek Mythology Retellings
- Horror
What we love:
- Page-turning plots
- Fourth Wing
- Give us Twilight, but with millennials.
- Twists that we don't see it coming.
- Off Campus Series. Seriously. The books are great, and we've also watched the TV Show more than three times. We need anything Sports Romance.
We're NOT a fit for:
- AI Generated anything.
- Space Operas
- Military
- Western (unless it's romance)
- Poetry
Submission Guidelines
Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting, a complete, correctly formatted submission helps us get to your work faster, and we appreciate the effort.
How To Submit
Please email us a:
- Query letter
- A one-page synopsis
- The first twenty-five pages of your manuscript in the body of an email (If submitting a picture book, please include the entire manuscript. Author/Illustrators, please read instructions below.
- Subject line should read: QUERY: [TITLE] by [Name] (for example: QUERY: MY GREAT BOOK by Jane Doe).
Email the above to: info@fuzzyfootpress.com
Your one-page synopsis is distinct from the plot summary included in your query letter and may be single-spaced. Your manuscript sample of twenty-five pages should be in 12-point font and double-spaced.
For Picture Books: Please send the full manuscript, and query letter. You can forgo the synopsis. For Author / Illustators, please send us a book dummy and your manuscript in a DOCX file.
We do not accept submissions by snail mail. We accept agented and unagented submissions.
Your query letter should include:
Title, word count, genre, and audience
A brief 1-3 paragraph plot summary
A short bio mentioning your writing credentials (if applicable)
2-4 Comparative titles **from any era of publishing history
Your email address, phone number, and social media links
** Are you submitting a book that is the first of a series? We love series! Be sure to indicate in your query letter that your book is the first in a series and be prepared to present a one-page series synopsis if we follow up and ask for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions before you hit submit? We've got answers -- read through these FAQs first and save us both some back-and-forth.
Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
Yes -- we know authors are busy and querying is a long process. Please notify us promptly if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere so we can close our review.Can I submit to both imprints at the same time?
Only if you have two separate projects -- one appropriate for each imprint. Please do not submit the same manuscript to both imprints simultaneously.Do you accept previously self-published work?
We generally focus on manuscripts that have not been previously published in any form, including self-published editions. Exceptions may apply for works with significant editorial revision; please include a note in your query.Do I need an agent to submit?
No. Wild Ink Press is open to unagented submissions. We welcome debut authors and independent voices.What if I don't hear back?
If you haven't heard from us within 12 weeks of submission, please assume the project is not the right fit at this time. We are not able to provide detailed feedback on every submission.Will you provide feedback on my manuscript?
Due to submission volume, we're unable to offer editorial feedback on uncontracted manuscripts. If we request your full manuscript, we will do our best to share brief notes with our decision.Can I resubmit a revised manuscript?
Yes -- if your project has undergone significant revision since your initial submission, you may resubmit with a note explaining the changes. Please wait at least 6 months before resubmitting.
