SUBMISSIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

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Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have carefully read our FAQ page and our Change of Service page.

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We also strongly recommend reading our writing guide, created by our team – Let’s Write Right.

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At BLKDOG Publishing, we believe honesty and integrity are everything. This is a challenging time for traditional publishing, with independent publishers, self-publishing, and vanity presses all shaking up the industry. Understandably, both new and established authors are left wondering what’s really going on and what a fair deal looks like for them and their books.

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Let us be clear from the outset: please steer clear of vanity publishing. These companies will tell you they love your book—but then ask you to pay thousands of pounds (or dollars) up front to “finance” it. This is nonsense. Their business model is to profit from you, not from book sales, and you’ll find no shortage of writers online warning against these dishonest practices.

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As for self-publishing, we actually have a lot of respect for it. Done well, it can be a fantastic option - but it isn’t right for everyone. Many readers, fairly or unfairly, are put off by self-published books. Even when authors invest heavily in editing and design, the perception of poor quality control lingers. With over 32 million titles now available on Kindle, standing out is harder than ever.

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Here’s the truth (a little publishing secret): most books don’t sell well. In fact, physical books are usually the biggest loss-makers. That’s not us being negative - it’s just a reality. Publishers that promise bestseller status, bookshop tours and film deals are not being straight with authors. Of course, success stories happen, but they’re the exception, not the rule.

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That said, many titles do perform well - and when you succeed, we succeed. We’ll work with you to give your book the best chance possible. In return, we expect you to be enthusiastic and proactive, with a strong social media presence and a willingness to promote your work. Readers want to connect with authors, not just their publishers.

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We never ask authors for payment - ever. We don’t pay advances either. Instead, we cover the upfront costs, and your title is licensed to us for five years. After that, if you’re not happy for any reason, you’re free to take your book back.

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