Submissions

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Manuscript Submissions

For authors submitting genre fiction manuscripts across our five imprints. Complete submission form with manuscript upload.

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Game Publishing Inquiries

For game creators looking for publishing partnerships and production support. Email inquiry with project details.

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Manuscript Submissions

Your Work Remains Yours

All submitted works remain the sole intellectual property of their authors. Submission does not transfer ownership, rights, or exclusivity. Nothing happens silently or without record. Your submission is timestamped, traceable, and protected.

We protect the integrity of your original submission. Submitted works are stored using cloud-native methodologies that ensure version control, immutability, and redundancy. Your original file remains unaltered. We will never overwrite, modify, or replace an author's submitted work without explicit written authorization.

What Happens After You Submit

We believe in transparency at every stage. Here's exactly what happens after you submit your manuscript:

1

Submission Received

Your submission is timestamped and securely logged in our system. You receive immediate confirmation via email with your submission reference number.

2

Internal Review

Your manuscript enters our secure review queue. We evaluate genre fit, editorial quality, and alignment with our active imprints.

3

Decision & Communication

You receive direct communication with one of three outcomes: acceptance for publishing consideration, revision recommendations, or respectful decline with brief feedback.

4

Next Steps

If accepted, we discuss publishing path options, contract terms, timelines, and editorial process. Nothing moves forward without your informed agreement.

Submission Requirements

Manuscript Status

Your manuscript should be complete or substantially complete. We are selective but supportive—editorial development is part of what we offer, so it does not need to be professionally edited before submission.

Genre Alignment

We publish paranormal romance, dark romance, epic fantasy, LitRPG, horror, thriller, and romantasy through our five imprints: Moonbound Press, Obsidian Veil, Iron Quill, Crimson Ink, and Starfire Press. Review our imprints to confirm alignment.

Manuscript Length

We accept manuscripts between 65,000 and 120,000 words. This range reflects industry standards for the fantasy and romance genres we publish and ensures quality production within our digital-first publishing model.

Originality & Rights

By submitting, authors affirm that their work is original, that they hold the rights to submit it, that it does not infringe upon existing copyrighted material, that it was not generated by AI, and that it is not currently under consideration by or under contract with another publisher.

Submissions may be evaluated for originality as part of our review process. This protects both your work and our publishing standards.

Language

We currently accept manuscripts written in English only. All submissions must be in English.

Disqualification Criteria

To maintain publishing standards and protect both authors and our business, certain types of submissions cannot be accepted. Understanding these criteria before submission saves time for everyone involved.

Previously Published Work

We do not publish work that has been previously released elsewhere—whether through traditional publishing, self-publishing, or digital platforms. This includes work published under a different title or pen name.

Exception: Partial teasers or sample chapters posted on platforms like Wattpad are acceptable, provided the work is not substantially complete or fully available to readers.

Simultaneous Submissions

We do not accept manuscripts that are currently under consideration by other publishers or under contract with another publishing house. You must withdraw your submission from all other publishers before submitting to BloodTie Publishing.

If you receive an offer from another publisher while your manuscript is under our review, you must notify us immediately.

Plagiarism & Copyright Violations

We do not accept work that contains plagiarized content, copyrighted material used without permission, or substantial portions copied from other sources.

Submissions are evaluated for originality as part of our review process. Detected plagiarism results in immediate disqualification and may be reported.

Fan Fiction & Derivative Works

We do not publish fan fiction or works derived from existing copyrighted universes (Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, etc.) without explicit rights or licensing agreements.

This includes works with "filed off serial numbers"—fan fiction rewritten to remove trademarked names but still clearly derivative of copyrighted source material.

AI-Generated Content

We do not accept manuscripts that were generated by AI or contain substantial AI-generated prose. All submitted work must be written by human authors.

AI-assisted tools (grammar checkers, outlining software, research assistance) are acceptable. AI-generated prose is not.

Substantially Incomplete Work

We do not accept manuscripts with missing chapters, placeholder text, unfinished narratives, or incomplete story arcs. Your manuscript should have a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Works requiring minor revisions or editorial development are acceptable. Works missing substantial portions of the narrative are not.

Unmarketable Quality Issues

While we provide editorial development, we cannot publish manuscripts with error density or prose quality issues so severe they render the work unmarketable.

Manuscripts requiring substantial line-by-line rewriting, grammatical reconstruction, or fundamental prose development will be declined.

Genre Misalignment

We only publish genre fiction aligned with our five imprints: paranormal romance, dark romance, epic fantasy, LitRPG, horror, thriller, and romantasy.

We do not publish non-fiction, literary fiction, contemporary romance (without paranormal elements), science fiction (unless LitRPG), or genres outside our publishing focus.

Content Policy Violations

We do not publish work containing hate speech, illegal content, or material that violates industry content standards or platform distribution policies.

Dark content, mature themes, and genre-appropriate violence are acceptable. Hate speech and illegal material are not.

Rights & Legal Issues

You must hold the legal rights to submit your work. Collaborative works, ghostwritten manuscripts, or work-for-hire projects require proof of rights ownership.

If your manuscript is co-authored, all authors must consent to submission and contract terms.

Automated Evaluation

Certain disqualification criteria can be identified through automated systems as part of our initial review process. This includes plagiarism detection, copyright violation scanning, fan fiction identification, AI-generation detection, language verification, and word count validation.

These automated systems protect both your work and our publishing standards. Detection of disqualifying factors is handled professionally and confidentially.

Submit Your Manuscript

Complete the form below to begin the submission process. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Author Information

Please re-enter your email to confirm
US phone numbers must include at least 10 digits

Manuscript Details

3-200 characters
Must be between 65,000 and 120,000 words
Start writing your synopsis to receive an imprint suggestion based on your story's themes and genre. Word count: 0 / 1000 (minimum 300 words required)
Not sure? Write your synopsis above and we'll suggest the best fit.
Accepted formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf (Maximum 10MB)

Publishing Path Preference

Learn more about our publishing paths.

Affirmations

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This helps us prevent automated spam submissions

Questions Before Submitting?

If you have questions about the submission process, genre fit, or publishing paths, contact us.

Game Publishing Inquiries

Your IP Remains Yours

All game intellectual property remains with the creator. We publish games through transparent partnerships that respect creative vision and protect creator ownership.

We work with game creators across tabletop and digital formats—from concept refinement through production and distribution.

What We Need to Know

  • Game title and format (tabletop, digital, or hybrid)
  • Brief description of gameplay and core mechanics
  • Current development stage (concept, prototype, playtesting, complete)
  • Target audience and player count
  • What you're looking for (full publishing, production support, distribution, etc.)

Ready to Discuss Your Game?

Email us with the information above. Please do not send game files, code, or prototypes in your initial inquiry.

games@bloodtiepublishing.com

We respond to all serious inquiries within 5-7 business days.