Small Press
typeeighteenbooks.comType Eighteen Books
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Publishing focus
Type Eighteen Books publishes inspiring and innovative writing—well-crafted, well-considered stories with the potential to change lives. By prioritizing literary excellence and searching out a wide range of voices, its goal is to share books that will entertain, resonate, and enrich collective human experience. Everyone at Type Eighteen Books loves books and works to bring the best stories they can find to readers.
Selected authors
Tracy Wise, Micah Thorp, Elizabeth Creith, T.I.M. Wirkus, Mary Vensel White
Calls & opportunities
3 listedManuscript submissions
Writers should approach Type Eighteen Books with a clear sense of its catalog and a polished, complete manuscript. The press accepts submissions during specific reading periods, typically announced on its website and social media. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work within contemporary literary conversations, a synopsis for fiction, and the first 10–15 pages. Simultaneous submissions are generally permitted with prompt notification of acceptance elsewhere. Given the press's small size, response times can be lengthy; patience and professionalism are appreciated. Avoid generic flattery; instead, articulate why your book aligns with the press's aesthetic and ethical commitments.
Query first with a description of your project, word count, publishing history, and synopsis, if available.
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