Submissions
Submit Your Manuscript
We’re looking for bold voices, unforgettable stories, and authors who are ready to bring their work to the world.
At Dracona Publishing, we offer the support and structure of traditional publishing with a strong commitment to integrity, author rights, and creative collaboration. Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned author, we invite you to submit your unpublished manuscript for consideration.
What to Expect from the Publishing Process:
Submission and Review
Once you send in your manuscript, our editorial team will review it with care. If your work fits our publishing goals, we’ll contact you to discuss the next steps.
Editorial Partnership
Accepted manuscripts go through a full editorial process, including developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading. You’ll work one-on-one with an editor to strengthen your manuscript while keeping your voice and vision intact.
Cover Design and Typesetting
Our design team will create a professional cover and interior layout suited to your genre and audience. You’ll have the opportunity to give input throughout the design phase.
Marketing and Distribution
We support your book launch with strategies such as press releases, digital marketing, advance review copies, and more. Your book will be available through major online retailers in both print and eBook formats.
Publication and Beyond
Your book will be published under our imprint, with an assigned ISBN, professional metadata, and continued support. Royalties are transparent and paid reliably. Authors retain certain rights, and options for reversion or licensing may be discussed based on individual contracts.
Why Publish with Us:
-We put authors first and treat you as a creative partner.
-We believe in clear communication and fair agreements.
-We follow high-quality publishing standards from editing to printing.
-We help your book reach readers worldwide.
Submission Guidelines:
We are currently seeking unpublished manuscripts in short form or novella length in Romance or Mystery for a dime novel series.
We also accept unsolicited unpublished manuscripts of any length in the following genres:
Fantasy
Epic or High Fantasy
Low Fantasy
Urban Fantasy
Sword and Sorcery
Historical Fantasy
Fairy Tale Retellings / Mythic Fantasy
Science Fiction
Dystopian / Post-Apocalyptic
Time Travel
Alien Contact / Invasion
Romance
Contemporary Romance
Historical Romance
Paranormal Romance
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Suspense
Regency Romance
Christian / Inspirational Romance
Mystery
Cozy Mystery
Police Procedural
Hardboiled / Noir
Historical Mystery
Legal or Medical Mystery
Whodunit
Psychological Mystery
Historical Fiction
Biographical Historical Fiction
Historical Romance
Historical Mystery
War Fiction
Alternate History
Literary Fiction
Coming-of-Age
Philosophical or Existential Fiction
Family Saga
We also accept Graphic Novels.
To submit your work, please include:
-A query letter or short cover letter
-A brief author bio
-A 1–2 page synopsis of the manuscript
-The full manuscript as a .docx file
Text manuscripts should be 12pt, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with numbered pages. Include your name, address, phone number, and email on the title page, along with title, author name / pen name, and manuscript word count.
Send your materials to submissions@draconapublishing.com.
We appreciate the chance to consider your work. Thank you for trusting us with your story.
*Submitting your manuscript does not imply a contract with us for publishing. If your manuscript is chosen for publishing, you will be contacted to discuss terms and conditions, with signature.