Submissions
Twisted Words Publishing is a fiction-based publisher with a focus on romance.
We do not accept non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or works outside of our primary genres.
Currently Accepting Submissions (2026)
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Angsty Romance
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Dark Romance
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Dystopian
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Fantasy
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Forbidden Romance
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Romantasy
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Slow-Burns
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Why Choose
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Young Adult
📌We are currently seeking spicy/smut titles in our adult genres listed above. Clean or non-spicy romance within these genres is also welcome.
📌Young Adult submissions must remain age-appropriate.
📌We accept standalone novels as well as series submissions.
📌Authors must be 18+ to submit.
📌All submissions must be written in English.
📌We are currently accepting submissions from authors located in the U.S. and Canada only.
Response Time
Response time can be as soon as 2 weeks, but may vary due to increased submission volume.
Please follow the instructions below carefully.
Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript has been thoroughly revised, polished, and proofread to the best of your ability. Manuscripts should be submitted in their strongest possible form, as submissions that appear to be early drafts or require significant developmental work may not be the right fit for our publishing process.
For additional details, please visit our F.A.Q.
If your manuscript does not perfectly fit our listed genres but you believe it aligns with our publishing focus, please explain why in your query letter.
Before You Submit
Submission Guidelines
Email Submissions@twistedwordspublishing.com your query letter within the email body.
Attach one single, separate document (do not paste this content into the email body) containing:
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Title page
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One-page synopsis of your manuscript
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First chapter
Submissions that do not include all required materials may not be considered.
Not sure what a query letter should include? Click here to view our Query Letter Guide.
For more detailed instructions, click here to watch a video showing exactly what to include in your submission email.
We respond to all queries in a timely manner. If you have not heard back from us, your manuscript is still under review.
Please do not resend submissions. If needed, send a follow-up using the original email thread.