Fantasy and Science Fiction
Make a new world feel like a book your readers already want to enter.
Worldbuilding matters, but a pitch also needs a character, a conflict, and a clear sense of the reading experience.
Who your readers could be
- Readers of the relevant speculative subgenre
- Fans of comparable themes, tone, and story scale
- Series readers who need a clear entry point
Who we would research and approach
- Speculative fiction reviewers accepting independent submissions
- Genre newsletters and specialist reading communities
- Book clubs interested in your themes and reading length
Illustrative outreach approach
What the pitch could look like
For a first contact novel, we would lead with the central dilemma and human stakes, then clarify whether the appeal is scientific detail, political tension, or character drama. A reviewer brief would include length and series order.
This is a planning example. We research current submission requirements and agree the contacts and wording with you before sending anything.
From reader fit to written outreach
- 01
Clarify the audience, comparable titles, and promise of the book.
- 02
Prepare the pitch and research relevant contacts within your agreed scope.
- 03
Send approved outreach, follow up, and record replies and confirmed outcomes.
Planning publicity for fantasy and science fiction
Can you promote the second book in a series?
Yes, but the plan needs an entry point. We would assess whether reviewers need the first book, a recap, or a pitch aimed specifically at existing series readers.
How much worldbuilding belongs in a pitch?
Enough to make the premise distinctive, followed by the character and conflict. A glossary or long history of the world usually belongs in supporting material rather than the opening email.
What materials help reviewers assess a long fantasy novel?
Word count, a short synopsis, series order, and an accurate description of tone help a reviewer decide whether it fits their reading time and interests. Provide a review copy only in an accepted format.
Plan the next step for your fantasy and science fiction book
Send a short inquiry by email. We will reply with questions or an outline of how we could help, and any work begins only after you approve a written proposal.