We are reading
Taste Publishing accepts unsolicited submissions on an ongoing basis. We read everything we receive. If your work fits what we do, we will respond within 14 days.
What we’re looking for
The first thing we ask is: what is this book about, in one line? If that line is clear, specific, and genuinely interesting, we will keep reading.
We want:
— High-concept commercial fiction
— Psychological fiction with pace and purpose
— Speculative or near-future scenarios rooted in human behaviour
— Thriller-adjacent work that moves fast and thinks hard
— A strong hook — something the reader cannot look away from
We do not want:
— Epic fantasy
— Romance-led fiction
— Children’s or MG fiction
— Non-fiction
We do not accept AI-generated manuscripts. We are committed to publishing original works created by human authors, where lived experience, imagination, and personal voice are at the heart of the writing. Every submission is expected to be the result of authentic authorship and creative effort.
How to submit
Send the following to: submissions@tastepublishing.co
No attachments please.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
— Query letter
— Synopsis (1 page)
— First 3 chapters or ~10,000 words
— Genre and word count
— Author bio
WHAT TO EXPECT
We respond to all submissions within 14 days. If we are interested in seeing more, we will request the full manuscript. We do not offer detailed feedback on rejected submissions.
A good query letter tells us what the book is. A great one tells us why this book had to exist.