What types of work does Pynewood Press accept?

Pynewood Press is dedicated to discovering and promoting exceptional voices in literary fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, etc. and our team is always excited to review new manuscripts!

We are currently welcoming submissions that fit within the following categories:

Literary fiction (speculative fiction)
Fiction (crime, romance, adventure, etc)
Poetry
Children’s fiction
Non-fiction

- Please check our submission page for the latest updates and changes.

What materials should I include with my manuscript?

Your submission package must include three separate items combined into one file (or uploaded to the submission portal):

A Cover Letter: Introduce yourself, provide a brief (1-2 paragraph) summary of the manuscript, explain why you feel it is a good fit for Pynewood Press, and note any previous publishing history.

The Full Manuscript: Follow the formatting guidelines above.

A Brief Author Bio: A short paragraph detailing relevant writing experience, education, and where you are based.

- Please check our submission page for the latest updates and changes.

What are your specific formatting requirements?

For all prose and poetry manuscripts, please adhere to standard industry formatting:

Use a 12-point, easily readable font (such as Times New Roman).

Double-space the text.

Include a header on every page with the page number and the manuscript title.

Start each new chapter or poem on a fresh page.

Submit the file as a single PDF or DOCX file.

- Please check our submission page for the latest updates and changes.

Is there a minimum or maximum word count for novels/collections?

While we evaluate manuscripts on a case-by-case basis, generally we look for:

Literary Fiction (Novels): 50,000 to 100,000 words.

Short Story Collections: 40,000 to 80,000 words.

Poetry Collections: 50 to 80 individual poems.

How long will it take to hear back about my submission?

Our review process is thorough, as we read every submission carefully.

We aim to respond within 1-2 weeks. If you haven't heard back after the stated response time we welcome you to send us an email to check the status of your submission.

Why do I need to confirm that the manuscript is my original work?

Pynewood Press must ensure that every piece we publish is 100% original and that all legal rights belong solely to the author. This protects you, the author, and us, the publisher, from any future claims of copyright infringement or plagiarism.

Your submission is a professional declaration that you are the sole creator and rights holder of the content.