For Writers

Submission Guidelines

Think your manuscript belongs in the bucket? Read the current requirements before sending anything. SlushBucket Publishing never charges a submission fee.

What We’re Looking For

Stories with teeth, heart, or a gloriously strange premise

We’re building a catalogue with personality. Finished manuscripts should have a clear reader, a strong hook, and a confident voice.

ThrillersAdventureChildren’s BooksCanadian StoriesFunny / Strange / HeartfeltHigh Concept
Submission status: Check this page before sending. If submissions are paused or requirements change, this page is the source of truth.

Before You Submit

  • Send a finished, polished manuscript rather than an early draft.
  • Know the intended audience, genre, and approximate word count.
  • Prepare the complete package below before emailing.
  • Do not send payment. SlushBucket does not charge a submission fee.
Your Submission Package

Send these four pieces together

01

Query Letter

Include the title, genre, word count, short pitch, intended audience, and comparable titles if available.

02

Sample Pages

Send the first three chapters or first 10,000 words in PDF or DOCX format.

03

Synopsis

Include a one- to two-page summary of the complete story, including the ending.

04

Author Bio

Tell us about your writing background, publications, website, or relevant social links.

Ready to Submit?

Send the complete package in one email.

Use a clear subject line with your manuscript title and genre. For general questions that are not submissions, use the Contact page.

hello@slushbucket.caGeneral Contact