2026 Book Manuscripts

Thirty West Publishing is searching for our 2027 & 2028 catalog. We request manuscripts in their prime. The call is open from 5/23/26 at 12:00 AM EST and will close on 7/5/26 at 11:59 PM EST. We encourage historically marginalized writers and debut authors to submit. As always, it is free to submit, with the option of tip jars or book purchases. We encourage you to peruse our samplers to read previous authors and our Afterimages journal to get the full TW picture.

Categories 

(Numbers below are a range per category and include title page, table of contents, acknowledgments)

• Full-length poetry and short story collections: under 120 & 240 manuscript pages, respectively.  
• Novellas: ~ 100 manuscript pages or up to 28k words. Novellas have priority reading this period.
• Novels, essays, mixed genres, or creative non-fiction manuscripts: up to 400 manuscript pages or 80k words

Technical Specifications

• Ensure the first page includes the manuscript title, subtitle (if applicable), your name, & page + word count.
• We accept only .doc .docx and PDF files. 
• No proposals; manuscripts only.
• Only submit once per category per submission period.

 Communications 

• Simultaneous submissions are allowed. If we accept your submission, we request that you withdraw from all other outlets.
• Do not withdraw and resubmit if there's an error with the form or manuscript. Doing so prevents another submitter an opportunity during this narrow window. Please request an edit from TW through Submittable and we will assist you.
• We strive to respond within 120 days of submission. You may email us a follow-up only after 120 days.
• We will periodically review submissions for tip jar and/or book purchases. We will reach out to you regarding such options independently of your submission.  

Thank you for considering Thirty West for the home of your manuscript. Best of luck!