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Reopened October 23, 2026. Hydra Publications’ main imprint is accepting queries for completed novels that meet the guidelines below.
Hydra seeks distinctive, well-crafted novels that showcase authentic human creativity. Manuscripts containing AI-generated content will not be considered.
A complete manuscript of at least 70,000 words; LitRPG manuscripts should be closer to 100,000 words.
Speculative fiction, including thriller, horror, fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, dystopian fiction, and related subgenres.
Original, previously unpublished work for which first publishing rights are available.
A complete manuscript, with a polished opening sample that represents your strongest writing. Professional editing is not required before querying.
Submission process
Keep the query letter to 500 words or fewer, separate from the manuscript sample. Include a brief synopsis, an author overview, and your publication history. Identify the manuscript’s title, genre, and total word count so we can assess its fit.
Send your submission to submissions@hydrapublications.com. Put “Acquisitions” in the subject line and place the query letter directly in the email body.
Below the query, paste the first 3,000 words of your completed manuscript, double-spaced. Send the opening, not an excerpt from a later chapter. Do not send attachments, cloud-storage links, or the full manuscript unless requested.
If Hydra requests the full manuscript, you will hear by email within five weeks of your query. If you have not heard after five weeks, you may email the submissions inbox to ask about its status. A request for the full manuscript is not an offer of publication.
Email your query and opening sample to the Hydra acquisitions team. Use this same inbox for submission questions and status inquiries.