Now Open to Submissions (Novels & Novellas)
Thriller Magazine Press accepts unagented thriller manuscript submissions in crime, mystery, suspense, noir, and psychological thrillers. If you’re searching for a small press accepting thriller submissions, you’re in the right place.
Before submitting, we strongly encourage authors to review our Editorial Standards to ensure their manuscript is a strong fit for our list.
Quick Requirements
- Genres: thriller umbrella (crime, mystery, suspense, noir, psychological)
- Word count: Novel 50k–90k | Novella 25k–50k
- What to send: query, 1–2 page synopsis, full manuscript
- Fee: $9.99
- Response time: 4–6 weeks
- Feedback: personalized notes on every submission
What We’re Looking For
We publish fast-paced, suspense-forward thrillers with strong hooks, escalating stakes, and page-turning momentum. We welcome crime fiction, mystery-thrillers, noir, and psychological suspense—especially manuscripts that keep reader tension high from the opening pages through the final act.
Accepted Genres
- Crime thrillers
- Mystery
- Suspense
- Psychological thrillers
- Domestic thrillers
- Action/adventure thrillers
- Horror-adjacent thrillers (no supernatural monsters)
- Police procedural thrillers
- Noir fiction
We define thriller broadly and welcome suspense-forward mystery, crime, and noir stories that prioritize narrative momentum and reader engagement.
Word Count
- Novels: 50,000–90,000 words
- Novellas: 25,000–50,000 words
What We Offer
- $300 advance against royalties
- 33% of net royalties from all book sales
- Professional editing (line edit + proofread)
- Professional cover design
- Distribution through all major retailers
- Marketing across the Thriller Magazine ecosystem
- Quarterly royalty payments
- Transparent, author-first communication
What to Submit
Please submit:
- A query letter introducing yourself and your book
- A 1–2 page synopsis
- Full manuscript (novel or novella)
Browse by subgenre: Crime • Psychological • Mystery • Domestic • Noir
⭐ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept unagented submissions?
Yes. Thriller Magazine Press accepts unagented novel and novella submissions.
Are submissions currently open?
Yes—if this page says “open,” we are currently reading.
Do you accept horror?
We accept horror-adjacent thrillers with strong suspense, but we do not accept supernatural monster-driven manuscripts.
Do you provide feedback if you pass?
Yes. Every submission receives personalized editorial feedback, whether accepted or declined.
How long will it take to hear back?
Our typical response time is 4–6 weeks.
What subgenres are the best fit?
Crime thrillers, psychological thrillers, suspense, mystery-thrillers, noir, domestic thrillers, and police procedural thrillers.
Ready to submit? We’d love to read your work.
Submission Fee
There is a non-refundable $9.99 submission fee, which helps cover reading time, editorial review, and operational costs.