At this time Tightrope Books is no longer accepting unsolicited submissions in any category except fiction.

ABSOLUTELY NO SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE

Please, before submitting make sure that your work is a good fit for Tightrope and that Tightrope’s mandate and mission are in line with your own values regarding your work.
If you have questions regarding a manuscript you have already sent, or feel that you have a manuscript that suits our mandate, please send a query letter to the associate editors at mlyons@tightropebooks.com or elawson@tightropebooks.com.

Poetry submissions should be sent to the attention of our poetry editor Myna Wallin. Please direct all queries to poetry@tightropebooks.com.

We do not publish self-help books or religious books. We will only accept genre fiction (sci-fi, erotica) if it is outside the usual mold of the genre. We are especially looking for young writers who have a fresh take on the urban scene.

Tightrope Books does not accept simultaneous submissions.

Artwork Submissions:
Tightrope Books particularly encourages student and new artists to submit work for possible consideration for our covers. We may also commission work for projects based on submissions. Please remember that we only do four books a year at this time, so spaces are limited. However we will keep samples of work on file for future seasons. We are currently only accepting submissions from Canadian artists. Please send all submissions to Art Director, Tightrope Books, 17 Greyton Cres., Toronto, Ont. M6E 2G1.

Thank you for your interest in Tightrope Books.