Publish with BSB

 Bold Strokes Books offers a diverse collection of LesbianGayBiTransQueer general and genre fiction.  BSB genre fiction includes romance, action, adventure, crime, mystery/intrigue, speculative fic (sci-fi/fantasy/horror), and erotica.  BSB Victory (Lesbian) and Liberty (GBT) Editions includes literary and popular fiction as well as non-fiction that explore the LGBT experience in its many forms (contemporary, historical, saga) while telling strong human stories with universal themes.  BSB Matinee Books are sharp, satisfying, quality reads  focusing on passion, sexual attraction, and compelling connections in  a tightly written, engaging package. With the addition of our BSB Aeros eBook division we are now able to introduce exciting new authors and expand the range of titles available to our readers in multiple electronic formats as well as hard copy versions. Our Young Adult line, BSB Soliloquy, features a protagonist aged 13-17 years in stories within all fiction genres that delve into questions of identity, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, peer relationships, ethics, and life issues. 

We are only interested in quality works from serious authors. Every manuscript is individually reviewed by the selections director and members of the consulting editorial staff. A thorough review is a time-consuming and, upon occasion, costly procedure.  Therefore, we do not review manuscripts that have been simultaneously submitted to multiple publishers.

We welcome the opportunity to consider your manuscript for publication and are happy to answer any questions that you may have. To submit a manuscript or query about a submittal, please use this email address:  submissions@boldstrokesbooks.com.   Selections Director: Len Barot. 

Please note:

  1. A confirmation email is sent within 48 hours of receiving a manuscript. Please query us if you do not receive one.
  2. Due to the large volume of submissions, we cannot provide critiques.
  3. Our average time to decision regarding publication is 12 weeks.
  4. Reprints will be considered only with proof of termination of the previous publishing contract.

General Submission Information:

Submit the Entire Manuscript

Electronic submissions only, using Microsoft Word ® .doc or .rtf with the entire document in one file

Please include a cover letter containing:

  • A 1 page synopsis of the plot (including the ending) with working title, category or genre, and word count
  • A short author bio including name, address, email, phone, website, and previous and planned publications
  • Indicate if the submitted manuscript is a reprint and previous publication data
  • Preferred Word Count
  • BSB Genre Fiction (Romance, Crime/Suspense, Speculative Fic, Mystery, Intrigue/Thriller):  55,000 - 130,000
  • Matinee Books (Romance): 45,000 - 55,000
  • Victory and Liberty Editions (Contemporary, Historical, Saga):  80,000 - 150,000
  • BSB Soliloquy (Young Adult fiction):  40,000 – 70,000
  • Aeros eBooks (all general and genre lines; lesbian, gay, bisexual, f/f/m (female-centric), transgendered):  20,000 or greater
  • Non-fiction:  None

Formatting

  • 1 inch margins on all sides, 12 point Times New Roman
  • Single space, indent paragraphs, and do not skip lines between paragraphs (no html formatting)
  • Author's name on each page, upper left corner
  • Number pages in upper right corner