We are looking for our next obsession.

We’re interested in fiction that fits our publishing vision, including queer stories, BL, GL, romance, and fantasy. We value distinctive voices, compelling characters, thoughtful storytelling, and stories that have something of their own to say. Please refer to our current submission call for the genres and categories we are actively considering.

Yes. You don’t need to have been traditionally published before to submit your work to us. We’re interested in the manuscript, not just your publishing history.

Yes. Self-published authors are welcome to query us. If you’ve previously published a book, please be transparent about its publication history when submitting.

Yes. We require completed manuscripts for consideration. We want to evaluate the full story, including its structure, character arcs, pacing, and ending, rather than make a decision based on an unfinished draft.

Please check our current submission call before querying with a project in one of these categories. We can only consider work that falls within the categories we are accepting.

No. Bright Tide accepts only original work written entirely by humans. We do not accept manuscripts created or developed with the assistance of generative AI, regardless of how the technology was used. This policy applies to AI-assisted writing as well as fully AI-generated work.

Yes, we consider previously published work, including stories published on Wattpad and other online platforms, as well as self-published books. However, the work must not have gained substantial traction or an established readership. If you submit a previously published manuscript, you must be willing to remove it from all platforms where it is available as soon as you submit your query. Please disclose its previous publication history in your email.

We assess previously published work on a case-by-case basis. If your story has an established readership or has gained significant traction on its existing platform, it may not be suitable for consideration. If you’re unsure, disclose the relevant details in your query rather than leaving out its publication history.

If you query with previously published work, you must be willing to remove it from every platform where it is available as soon as you submit your query. Please only submit if you are prepared to follow this requirement.

If you’ve previously submitted the same project, please refer to any instructions you received from us before sending a new version. If substantial revisions have been made, briefly explain what has changed rather than sending repeated submissions without context.

Yes, provided the project fits our current submission call. Please make the book’s place in the series clear and explain whether it can be understood on its own or depends on earlier volumes.

Your manuscript should be complete and in a form you’re comfortable submitting for consideration. It doesn’t need to be perfect, but it should represent the story you genuinely intend to publish.

We understand how much work goes into a manuscript. However, we cannot promise individual editorial feedback on every submission. If we’re unable to take a project forward, please don’t interpret that as a judgement on your potential as a writer.

If your project interests us, we’ll contact you about the next steps. Further discussions may involve the manuscript, editorial development, publishing expectations, and the terms of a potential publishing agreement. An initial expression of interest is not a guarantee of publication.

No. Every submission is considered on its merits and in relation to our publishing programme. Sending a query does not guarantee an offer or a publishing agreement.

No. Our publishing submissions and paid creative services are separate. Purchasing a service does not guarantee publication, and you do not need to purchase a service to submit your work.

Submitting your manuscript does not, by itself, transfer your copyright to Bright Tide. Any rights granted for publication would be addressed in a publishing agreement if an offer is made and accepted. Please read any proposed agreement carefully before signing.

Financial arrangements depend on the publishing agreement offered for a particular book. Any applicable advance, royalty structure, payment terms, and rights will be discussed directly with the author during the contractual process.

If you’re looking for professional support independently of our publishing programme, explore our creative services. These are separate from manuscript submissions and can be considered according to your project’s needs.