Submissions
We’re looking for stories that don’t play it safe.
We are currently accepting bold, engaging fiction that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting impression.
If your manuscript feels like a strong fit for Between the Lines, we would love to hear from you.
Response times:
Requested manuscripts: within 5 weeks
Unsolicited submissions: within 3 months
What we’re looking for
Full-length fiction novels
Novellas (40,000+ words)
Standalone works
Series (only if each book stands on its own, unless the series is complete)
What we’re not accepting
Erotic fiction
Chapter books
Nonfiction
Early-reader work
Short story collections
Formatting Guidelines
One-inch margins on all sides
Times New Roman or another clean, readable font
Title and author name in the header or on a cover page
Double-spaced text
No extra spacing between paragraphs
Simple chapter headings and clean body formatting
Use *** to indicate scene breaks
How to submit
Please submit all queries through our submission form. We accept submissions exclusively through our submission form.
If you have not received a response within 3 months, feel free to follow up with your manuscript title in the subject line.