We are participating in Small Pitch! If we requested your manuscript during this period, please send the following to submissions@creativejamesmedia.com
Your full manuscript
A full synopsis
A query letter that includes:
Genre and word count
Author bio
Why you want to publish with a small press
A hook/tagline for your book
Your publishing goals
Queries closed outside of #SmallPitch!
What We’re Looking For
Across all categories, we are drawn to:
High-concept ideas with strong hooks
Clear genre positioning (we should know exactly where it sits in the market)
Engaging pacing and strong opening chapters
Characters with emotional depth and momentum
Stories that feel ready to reach readers, not just editors
We are not looking for overly experimental or purely literary manuscripts in this window of submissions.
Submission Guidelines
Please include the following in your submission:
The first three chapters of your manuscript
A full synopsis (complete story overview, including ending)
Genre and word count
A brief author bio (optional but encouraged)
Manuscripts should be submitted as a single Word document or PDF attachment.
How to Submit
Send your submission to:
submissions@creativejamesmedia.com
Please include your name and manuscript title in the subject line.
Response Time
We respond to all submissions. If you have not received a response within 8–10 weeks after the submission window closes, you are welcome to follow up with us.
We are participating in Small Pitch! If we requested your manuscript during this period, please send the following to submissions@creativejamesmedia.com
We are open for submissions and are currently seeking a small, curated selection of new work. Submissions will close June 30th.
At this time, we are only considering manuscripts in the following categories:
Thriller, Romance, Fantasy
We are especially interested in stories with strong commercial potential—books that are built around a clear hook, a compelling premise, and the ability to connect with a defined audience. We look for work that feels fresh but grounded in a recognizable market, with clear positioning and reader appeal.
What We’re Looking For
Across all categories, we are drawn to:
High-concept ideas with strong hooks
Clear genre positioning (we should know exactly where it sits in the market)
Engaging pacing and strong opening chapters
Characters with emotional depth and momentum
Stories that feel ready to reach readers, not just editors
We are not looking for overly experimental or purely literary manuscripts in this window of submissions.
Submission Guidelines
Please include the following in your submission:
The first three chapters of your manuscript
A full synopsis (complete story overview, including ending)
Genre and word count
A brief author bio (optional but encouraged)
Manuscripts should be submitted as a single Word document or PDF attachment.
How to Submit
Send your submission to:
submissions@creativejamesmedia.com
Please include your name and manuscript title in the subject line.
Response Time
We respond to all submissions. If you have not received a response within 8–10 weeks after the submission window closes, you are welcome to follow up with us.