Submissions

We welcome submissions from writers and literary agents alike.

At Extraordinary Books, we are committed to living up to our name. We seek titles that are singular and distinctively positioned in terms of authorship, content or approach. No one else could write this book, should be the dominant takeaway. The Unique Selling Point for each book isn’t just about what’s different, but what’s unrepeatable or rare.

Tell us, in no more than 500 words, why and how your book meets any or all of the criteria for ‘extraordinary’ as set out below.

We endeavour to reply to everyone. However, we publish very few titles per year, and receive many submissions; your brief introduction to your work shall determine whether or not we enquire further into it.

Submit your proposal as a Microsoft Word document to: submissions@extraordinarybooks.co.uk

 

Editorial Collective

At Extraordinary Books, we believe that publishing can – and should – be reimagined.

One of our most distinctive features is our open submissions process, which will be supported by an editorial collective made up of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds. This isn’t a typical publishing model. It’s a collaborative, transparent system designed to discover work that’s truly extraordinary.

The editorial collective is at the heart of what we do. Members will read and review incoming manuscripts, helping to identify exceptional writing that resonates with our vision. The collective’s members are chosen from respondents to an open call – people with a love of books and a desire to help shape the future of publishing.

To join, prospective members will soon be able to complete a detailed form on our website, which will help us understand each applicant’s reading tastes, areas of knowledge, life experience, current interests and more. We’re looking for a wide mix of voices: there’s no single, ‘ideal’ background.

In the meantime, click the button below and let us know if you would be interested in taking part.