Imprint Submissions Guidelines

Lyrical Press, Inc. is accepting submissions for two elite imprints: Elements and Vintage.

Advances are no longer offered for elite imprints.

We will not review queries, partials or proposals. Only completed manuscripts will be considered. Required length for all three imprints is 60-80k ONLY. We will not consider works of less than 60k, or longer than 80k for elite imprints. (full submission details to follow imprint guidelines)

Titles that do not fit specific imprint guidelines might still be considered for non-imprinted contract/release, but will not be eligible for advance.

Questions regarding guidelines or other specifics should be directed to submissions@lyricalpress.com.

Specific Imprint Guidelines:

Lyrical Elements

  • Acquiring editor(s): Renee Rocco
  • Genre: paranormal romance
  • Length: 60-80k
  • Key Characteristic: gripping and dangerous paranormal conflict
  • Key Characteristic: romantic conflict
  • Sensuality Level: any
  • Requirement: HEA

    • Editor's notes: The paranormal conflict should be on an equal footing with the romantic conflict - there must be an imminent threat to the hero, heroine or both. We want to worry the will get them before the boy can get the girl. Know your lore. Know your characters. Make us believe the lore, make us care about the characters, and scare the crap out of us at will.



    Lyrical Vintage

  • Acquiring editor: Renee Rocco
  • Genre: historical romance
  • Length: 60-80k
  • Key Characteristic: immersive historic setting
  • Key Characteristic: romantic conflict
  • Sensuality Level: any
  • Requirement: HEA

    • Editor's notes: For now, Old West/Western is lumped in with all other historic eras. We want fully immersive, rich settings positively rotten with conflict of the times. No contemporaries in historic disguises - we want driven characters caught in authentic, seemingly insurmountable conflict, and we want our heart-wrenching HEA fulfillment.



    Submission procedures:


    Please remember we will not consider queries, partials or proposals - completed manuscripts only.

  • Submissions should be sent to: submissions@lyricalpress.com
  • Subject line should contain the targeted imprint, along with the book name and your pen name.
  • Example: Lyrical Vintage: How the West Was Undone by Jane Author


    • The body of your email should contain all of the following:

  • Your name
  • Your pen name
  • Target imprint
  • Book title
  • Book length
  • Your email address
  • Your mailing address
  • Your website URL (if applicable)
  • A very brief "hook" or "blurb"
  • Any publishing credits


    • Attachments:

  • The full manuscript in .rtf, .doc or .docx (If you use Microsoft Word, please send .doc or .docx)
  • 2-page, double-spaced synopsis


    • Manuscript File:

  • Filename: BOOKTITLE_imprint_sub_authorname
  • Example: BOOGIEMANNIGHTS_Elements


    • Please include a title page containing the following info:

  • Your name
  • Your pen name
  • Your email address
  • Your mailing address
  • Targeted imprint
  • Book title
  • Book length
  • Please do not include a blurb or synopsis inside the manuscript file. The faster we can get to the story, the more we will like you.


    • Preferred formatting:

  • Black, Times New Roman 12pt font
  • 1.5 line-spacing
  • .5" first line indent
  • Margins at 1" all
  • Chapter headings 16pt TNR font, centered
  • Page breaks between chapters


    • Synopsis file:

  • Filename: BOOKTITLE_syn_AuthorName
  • Synopses should be no more than two pages, double-spaced.
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