Cushing Publishing is interested in publishing titles that appeal to all audiences.

SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2024.

HOWEVER FIRST CONSIDERATION GOES TO AUTHORS WE ALREADY WORK WITH *

We DO NOT accept unsolicited full manuscripts, email attachments, or genres not listed above. We only publish the genres we can market effectively. We also do not republishing a book that has already been published. You MUST submit your query to be considered.

 We are looking for submissions for the 2025 season in the following genres:

 Contemporary 

  • Non-fiction

  • Poetry

  • Anthologies

  • Memoirs

  • Travel

  • Self Help

  • Clean Fiction

  • Clean Romance

  • Equestrian


What we are NOT looking for:


  • Gift books (journals, etc.)

  • Erotica

  • Short stories

  • Material for Adult Audiences

  • HOW TO SUBMIT

    We're looking forward to reading your work! We are always open to queries..

  • Please send via mail or email a query letter.  Your query letter should state:

  • Title

  •  Approximate word count

  • Specific genre and intended audience

  • Critique partner's/editor’s contact information

  • Author’s experience, background, and full contact information

  • Defined one-page marketing plan, promotional ideas, & online social platforms

  •  A 2 -5 page synopsis

 

Queries lacking any of the above information will be automatically rejected. All email queries with attachments will be deleted - paste all

information directly into the body of the email. For mail inquiries, please include a SASE. Those lacking a SASE will not receive a response.

  We prefer fresh material. Our response time is 2-4 weeks.

Send information to:

  Cushing Publishing, 9380 Driver Road, Middlesex, NC 27557

If you have a story that needs to be told, share it with Cushing Publishing during our open submission period. Surprise us! Make us laugh. Bring on the tears. Let us escape into your world for a little while! Thank you for trusting us with your work. Please follow our submission guidelines. We are anxious to see your work!




  • Don't stress over the query letter. Let us know about your story. What's the genre? How many words does your manuscript have? Who's your audience? What's it all about? Then, let tell us who you are and what makes your book sellable and special! Please include your bio, social media links, publishing history, etc. We will follow you on social media to get to know more about you and your literary world!