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Unleash the power of your story with the strength of the pack!
Join our pack and submit your fully edited manuscript today to see your vision come to life. Together, we’ll create howlingly great books that readers will love!
Winterwolf Press and Shadow Wolf Press are thrilled to be growing faster than we ever imagined possible! Our commitment to publishing high-quality books has struck a chord with readers, and we’re excited to continue expanding our catalog. As we grow, we want to ensure that we’re providing the best possible experience for our authors, which is why we only accept books that are already fully edited and ready for publication. By investing in editing and proofreading services before submitting their work to us, authors can ensure that their manuscript is polished and free of errors, ready to be transformed into a professional, high-quality book.
We prioritize manuscripts that are well-written and require minimal editing.
Submitting a fully prepared manuscript has several benefits for the author. First, it increases the chances of their work being accepted by our press, as we prioritize manuscripts that are well-written and require minimal editing. Second, it speeds up the publishing process, allowing us to move quickly to the design and formatting stage. This means that authors can see their work published faster, and start promoting and selling their books sooner.
Most importantly, submitting a fully prepared manuscript ensures that the final product is of the highest quality possible. By investing in editing and proofreading services, authors can ensure that their work is presented in the best possible light, and readers will be able to enjoy a professional, polished reading experience.
We are passionate about helping authors achieve success, and we believe that submitting a fully prepared manuscript is an important step toward achieving that goal. We are committed to working with authors to bring their vision to life and create books that readers will love.
Do you want to make sure your manuscript is submission-ready?
Work with our Experts
Our team of dedicated professionals will work with you to create a book that stands out from the pack.
With our editing and proofreading services, we’ll help you sink your teeth into your manuscript and root out any pesky errors. Our cover design team will help you capture the spirit of your book with a design that really runs with the pack. And our interior formatting experts will help you navigate the territory of layout and typography to create a book that really leads the pack.
We’re not your average publisher – we’re a pack of passionate professionals who are committed to helping you achieve your publishing dreams. Whether you’re a lone wolf or part of a pack, we’re here to help you create a book that really howls with success.
So if you’re ready to join our pack and create a book that really bares its teeth, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t be a lone wolf – let us help you take your book to the top of the pack!
HOW WE WORK
We believe in the WIN-WIN!
When signing with our press, we encourage you to participate in our training courses, work side-by-side with our team of qualified professionals to produce your novel, and be hands-on when launching and marketing your novel. In other words, you become a valuable member of our wolfpack!
We Don’t Just Publish Everyone
Just because we have moved to Partnership Publishing, it doesn’t mean that we will accept any and all novels to be published by Winterwolf Press and Shadow Wolf Press. We still have guidelines we follow. It does mean, however, that we will be able to accept and publish more books each year.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Nonfiction Guidelines
We love non-fiction that has a different angle and impact. Our main focus leans toward alternative medicine, personal development, spirituality, and self-help.
- One-page query letter (Please include your qualifications for your given subject)
- A brief outline and or summary of the content
- The first three chapters*
- Word Doc, txt, or PDF formats only, please
- No manuscripts over 80,000 words
Fiction Guidelines
We are interested in fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, time travel, and supernatural romance.
- One-page query letter
- One-page synopsis with spoilers
- The first three chapters*
- Word Doc, txt, or PDF formats only, please
- No manuscripts over 120,000 words
- NO Dystopian Novels: We prefer not to indulge in wielding the powerful imaginations of our readers toward a future that is devastating. If you submit a dystopian novel, it will not be considered for publication.
Poetry
We will be opening submissions and publishing poetry in the near future.
Literary Agents
If you are a literary agent and wish to speak to us, please feel free to contact us through our chat system or by submitting a ticket at https://winterwolfpack.com
SUBMISSION FORM
- *Please do not send the full manuscript unless we contact you with a request.
- We only accept digital submissions. Do not send physical copies of your query letter or manuscript to us.
- We accept simultaneous submissions. (Which means you can submit to other presses while also submitting to us)
- It may take up to 6 months to review your submission.
Please complete the form below to apply to be published by Winterwolf Press.
Thank you for your interest, and again if you have any questions about what we accept or don’t, please get in touch with us using our chat messaging system.