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Evil Twin Manuscript Initiative

A partnership between The Black List and Zando to identify an unpublished or self-published horror novel for a $25,000 publishing deal with Zando imprint Evil Twin. Submissions must be hosted on blcklst.com with at least one evaluation, and the submission period runs from June 22, 2026 until November 20, 2026.

Who can apply

Writers aged 18+ who post an original manuscript on blcklst.com with at least one evaluation, opt-in to the program, and hold full rights. Manuscripts must not be under contract elsewhere. Feature, pilot, play, or musical submissions are not eligible.

Perks & benefits

Publishing deal with Zando imprint Evil Twin

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Funding

$25k – $25k

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Opens

June 22, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

You must be at least 18 years of age and not a minor in the state or country of your residence at time of submission.
You must post an original manuscript on www.blcklst.com, with at least one (1) evaluation, and opt-in to the Program during the Submission Period.
Submitted manuscripts must not be under contract elsewhere.
No feature, pilot, play, or musical submissions will be eligible for this Program.
The submitted materials must be wholly original to you and you must be the sole owner of all rights.
If the submitted materials are written by a team, each member must comply with requirements.

Evil Twin Manuscript Initiative

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