Now Open to Unagented Novels & Novellas
Thriller Magazine Press is currently accepting unagented crime thriller submissions. If your story centers on crime, investigation, criminal underworlds, or high-stakes justice—with suspense that keeps pages turning—we’d love to consider your manuscript.
We publish thrillers that prioritize momentum, tension, and escalation. We’re especially drawn to crime fiction that blends sharp stakes with immersive atmosphere and clear narrative drive.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome crime-forward manuscripts including:
- detective and investigator-led thrillers
- heists, cons, and criminal enterprise stories
- gritty crime thrillers with strong stakes
- crime stories with a suspense-first engine
If your book reads like “just one more chapter,” it’s likely in our lane.
Word Count
- Novels: 50,000–90,000 words
- Novellas: 25,000–50,000 words
What Accepted Authors Receive
- $300 advance against royalties
- 33% net royalties
- Professional editing (line edit + proofread)
- Professional cover design
- Wide distribution to major retailers
- Marketing across the Thriller Magazine ecosystem
- Personalized editorial feedback for every submission (accepted or declined)
⭐ Personalized Feedback for Every Submission
Every submission—whether accepted or declined—will receive personalized, detailed editorial feedback from our team, including notes on what’s working, pacing, voice, tension, structure, and marketability.
Not sure if you’re a fit?
If your crime novel leans heavily into mystery, noir, suspense, or psychological tension, you’re still welcome—our definition of thriller is broad as long as the story is suspense-forward.