Now Open to Unagented Novels & Novellas
Thriller Magazine Press is currently accepting unagented mystery-thriller submissions—novels and novellas that blend a compelling central question with escalating suspense and page-turning momentum. If you’re searching for a small press accepting mystery-thriller submissions, we’d love to consider your manuscript.
We define thriller broadly, and we’re especially drawn to stories where the mystery doesn’t just unfold—it tightens, raises the stakes, and keeps the reader urgently turning pages.
What We’re Looking For
We’re a strong fit for mystery-thrillers with:
- a hook that lands fast (opening pages matter)
- a clear question driving the plot (the “why” or “who” or “what really happened”)
- escalating complications that raise the cost of failure
- twists that feel surprising but earned
- a satisfying reveal and a clean, impactful ending
We welcome a range of tones—gritty, atmospheric, psychological, procedural, domestic—so long as the story stays suspense-forward.
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.
A Quick Fit Note
If your manuscript is “mystery-first,” make sure the suspense engine stays active—each chapter should either deepen the question, raise the stakes, or force a new decision.