Do you like writing short cozy mysteries? If so, we would love to invite you to submit your work for potential inclusion in our second Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology.
Submission deadline for Volume 2: April 30, 2024.
Who can participate: Anyone at least 17 years of age, including emerging authors and never-published writers.
Language: English only.
Theme: No restriction, as long as your story follows the classic rules of Cozy Mystery.
Fee: $5 per story, up to 5 stories per participant.
Maximum length per story: 5,000 words.
Payment to selected contributors: PDF copy of anthology + ongoing royalties (2% per published story).
Please note the following:
- Previously published work is acceptable, but we would much prefer receiving original content for our anthology. However, we have a zero-tolerance policy for simultaneous submissions.
- Any unprofessional behaviors, threats and false accusations levelled against us will be addressed in the following manner: automatic rejection of your submission, no fee refund, and indefinite ban from submitting to us.
- While we understand that mistakes happen, it is your responsibility to read and follow our guidelines. We will not contact writers who have incorrectly submitted to us to give them a second chance.
- We will automatically reject submissions that are sent without payment or with the incorrect amount. No refund will be issued. You can however contact us to pay any difference owed if you still wish us to consider your submission.
Guidelines and FAQ
Ready to submit?
Interested in participating? Here is how.
1. Read our guidelines above.
3. Download the submission form and fill it out.
4. Email us at info@warmmugofcozy.com and attach the submission form to your email.
NB: We will automatically reject submissions that do not include the completed form.
5. Wait for our email confirming that we have received your submission.
6. If your work is selected, we will contact you after the deadline. Should you not have heard from us within two weeks of that deadline, you can consider your submission rejected.
Thank you for your consideration! We can’t wait to read you.