Submissions

Submissions Guidelines

Our guidelines reflect Staunton Press’s atmospheric tone and genre focus, guiding you from sample chapters to a polished manuscript ready for submission.

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What We Publish

Staunton Press specializes in atmospheric thrillers, romantic suspense, mysteries, and genre fiction, with the Nightwright Files at the heart of our imprint.

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Submit Your Manuscript

Use this form to query agented submissions, outline your project, and share sample pages for rapid evaluation by our editorial team.

We review within four to six weeks and respond with guidance on fit, revisions, and next steps for Staunton Press consideration.

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Submissions Partnerships

Editorial Support

Staunton Press partners with authors through collaborative editorial development and publishing guidance, offering strategic support to attract and nurture distinctive submissions.

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Publishing Support

We tailor editorial plans and production timelines to fit each author’s vision, ensuring atmospheric thrillers and romantic suspense meet Staunton Press standards.

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