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What are Embla looking for?

We are looking for un-agented authors who are writing in one of THREE commercial genres.

We’re always on the lookout for fantastic stories, and we are looking to find the best new books for 2026.

Debut authors are particularly encouraged to submit. We encourage authors from backgrounds currently underrepresented in publishing (that would include but is not limited to writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic writers, LGBTQ+ writers or disabled writers.)

We can ONLY accept submissions from writers aged 18 or over.

All Submissions must be the original work of the author. If an author is unable to produce its Submission without third party assistance, they must fully disclose the nature (including name of the third party) and extent of that assistance. We CANNOT accept AI generated manuscripts.

A Twisty Domestic Thriller

We’re looking for a fantastic thriller with a unique hook, full of twists and turns. Dark, twisty concepts with compelling characters and a highly readable voice are essential, this is a book we won’t be able to put down. If you’ve written a propulsive, pulse-racing domestic noir, or an utterly gripping and shocking psychological suspense, we want to hear from you!

Length: 70,000 – 120,000 words.

A Witchy Romance

We’re looking for a cosy and contemporary witchy romance to cast its spell over us. Irresistible and sexy, and set in a small town (US/UK, preferably), it will be brimming with magic, whimsy and charm – and characters you instantly fall for. It could be a standalone or part of a larger world that readers want to curl up with and escape into at the turn of every season.

Length: 70,000 – 90,000.

A Christmas Murder Mystery

A standout psychological thriller set at Christmas, either in the UK or the US, across any of the following genres: thriller, domestic noir, psychological suspense, or locked-room murder mystery

Length: 70,000–120,000 words

  • Who are Embla?
    • We are a leading digital-first imprint set up in 2021, and part of Bonnier Books UK.
    • We are the home of bestselling authors Dandy Smith, Patricia Wolf, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Laura Starkey, Becca Day, Lucy Coleman, PS Cunliffe and many more.
    • We combine the agility of an expert digital publisher with the experience of Bonnier Books, a 200-year-old family-owned publisher.
    • We have sold 2.5 million copies so far, and were shortlisted for Imprint of the Year in 2025.
    • 60% of our titles hit the Kindle UK TOP 100 bestseller list.
    • Over 20% of our list reaches the TOP 10 UK.
    • Our mission is to connect our books with readers globally and to drive long-term sales, building series and author brands over time. This is why we publish simultaneously across all formats and languages.
  • Why work with Embla?
    • You will partner with an experienced team of editors and marketers who have between them worked across the best commercial fiction houses in the UK – both corporate and independent; both for digital-first and traditional imprints.
    • They will work closely with you to bring your book to market, and turn your book into a bestseller.
    • Your book will appear in all formats on publication day all around the world: in eBook, audiobook and in print.
    • Together we will build your brand through energetic digital campaigns, dynamic pricing, and collaborative retailer relationships.
    • Your editor will work closely with you from start to end of your publication journey and will be on hand to offer the highest editorial rigour when working on edits and be a supportive champion of your project.
    • You will have the benefit of an outstanding dedicated marketing team who excel at creating tailored and highly impactful digital campaigns, and keep abreast of developments in the digital landscape to remain at the cutting edge of their field.

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