Now Open to Unagented Novels & Novellas
Thriller Magazine Press is currently accepting unagented psychological thriller submissions—novels and novellas driven by obsession, deception, dread, and escalating pressure. If you’re looking for a small press accepting psychological thriller submissions, we’d love to consider your manuscript.
We’re drawn to stories that feel intimate and tense—where the danger isn’t only external. The best psychological thrillers keep readers questioning motives, truth, and reliability while the stakes steadily tighten.
What We’re Looking For
We’re a strong fit for psychological thrillers with:
- a compelling voice and a clear point of view
- tension that escalates scene by scene (no long plateaus)
- emotional stakes that matter as much as plot stakes
- mounting dread, paranoia, manipulation, or obsession
- twists that feel inevitable in hindsight
- an ending that lands with impact
Unreliable narrators, moral ambiguity, and slow-burn escalation are welcome—so long as the story remains clear, suspense-forward, and propulsive.
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
Psychological thrillers can be quiet or explosive, but the pressure must keep tightening. We’re looking for manuscripts where tension builds, choices complicate, and stakes escalate.