We copy edit and content edit all of our articles. We typically conduct a 2–3 step editing process with every single article on our site which allows writers to make changes before the article goes live. We are a collaborative team of professional writers and editors so you can expect to work with us from start to finish on your article. All submissions must follow our internal style guide for formatting titles, actor credits, etc. We will make sure your piece fits our style guide during the editing process. WSB reserves the right to make editorial suggestions to your drafted article, however, we will work with you to ensure that your voice is maintained. We want our authors to be proud to show off their work on our site!

Film & Book Reviews and Editorial Submissions

Word Limit for Film & Book Reviews

Articles in this category should be a minimum of 800 words and fall within a range of 800–1,200 words after the editing process. If your piece is exceptionally long we may reach out to you to discuss a multiple article format.

Editing Process

Payment

Published articles in the Film & Book Reviews category will be compensated at $0.03 per word, payable upon publication. Payment is only valid if the article in question meets all required criteria and has been accepted for publication. Submitting to What Sleeps Beneath under any category does not guarantee publication or payment.

Authors who contribute Film & Book Reviews will be given the byline along with a link to whatever project or website they wish to promote along with featuring articles in our social media, newsletter, and regular outlets, and are encouraged to use their credits on WSB in any professional manner they desire.

Unfinished Works

Rough ideas are welcome! We accept finished articles, works in progress, first drafts, and article pitches. If you are submitting an unfinished work please include a link to a writing sample in your submission or email one to us at submissions@whatsleepsbeneath.com.

We’re excited to read your submission! We’ll reach out to you as soon as possible, regardless of whether or not your pitch has been approved. If it has, you’ll be asked to sign a basic contract to protect all parties involved and we’ll assign you a timeline along with an estimated publication date.

After Submitting

Film & Book Review Submissions

Please fill out the form below to submit your piece.