Celestial Publishing House
Celestial Events is proud to announce the launch of Celestial Publishing House, dedicated to supporting authors in the fantasy, romance and "smut" genres. With a passionate and engaged readership, our goal is to provide a new and innovative publishing opportunity for authors looking to reach a wider audience. If you’re ready to submit your manuscript for consideration, please review the following guidelines carefully.
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Submission Guidelines
To submit your manuscript to Celestial Publishing House, click the 'Submit' button below and ensure the following elements are included in your submission:
1. Query Letter
Your query letter should provide an overview of your book and give us insight into why it will resonate with readers. Be sure to include the following:
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A brief introduction about yourself and your relevant writing experience or previous publications.
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A concise description of your manuscript, including its genre, word count, and completion status.
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Why you believe your story will stand out in the current market and what makes you the ideal author to tell this story.
2. Audience Overview
Clearly identify your target audience. Who is the ideal reader for your book, and why will they connect with your story? Additionally, include a comparison with similar titles and authors within your genre, explaining how your book fits into or differentiates itself from those works.
3. Book Synopsis (Up to One Page)
Provide a detailed synopsis outlining the plot, character arcs, and key themes of your manuscript. Ensure the synopsis includes all major turning points, pivotal moments, and the resolution. This is where we assess the narrative flow and overall structure of your work, so please be comprehensive.
4. Sample Chapters
Submit the first three chapters (or approximately 50 pages) of your manuscript. Ensure that the manuscript is formatted as follows:
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Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
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Spacing: Double-spaced.
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File format: Submit as a .doc or .pdf file.
5. Author Biography
Include a brief biography detailing your writing background, relevant accomplishments, and any previous works. If you have a social media presence, website, or blog related to your writing, please include those links as well.
6. Marketing & Promotion Strategy (Optional)
While not mandatory, if you have ideas or plans for how you will help promote your book—whether through social media, existing fan bases, or collaborations—please feel free to include them. This helps us understand how we can collaborate on the book’s success.
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What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in submissions that:
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Fall within the fantasy, romance, and smut genres.
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Are complete manuscripts ready for the publishing process.
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Offer a fresh, compelling narrative that will engage and captivate readers.
Submission Process & Timeline
Please note that due to the volume of submissions, response times may vary. However, all submissions will be acknowledged, and you can expect a response within 12 weeks. If we are interested in moving forward, we will request the full manuscript for further review.
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Final dates for the first round of submissions will be June 30 2025 with the publishing house official launch and book sales starting in Jan 2026. If we feel we have enough quality content prior this timeline may be brought forwards.
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Thank you for considering Celestial Publishing House as your publishing partner. We look forward to reviewing your work and potentially collaborating to bring your story to life.
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All complete submissions and/or questions must be sent to: publishing@celestialevents.com.au