SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

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Dates for open submissions

1st -28th February 2025: YA

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We are looking for excellent writers with brilliant diverse stories to tell.

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Please read the about us before submitting to us. We would prefer books that haven't been published already. 

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We love diverse and inclusive books and that is all we will publish! We are open to debut authors especially those from an underrepresented background. We publish commercial fiction books for young people that are plot driven with relatable, inspiring characters and great friendships.​ We are a tiny publishing house so we are incredibly selective. 

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Our definition of diversity, in the context of publishing, is a book that contains characters not typically or widely represented. Everyone deserves to see themselves represented. It's about a range of characters that are not from the same walks of life. This can be diversity in class, race, gender identity, sexuality, disability, background and other forms of identity. 

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We are looking for: 

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We are not looking for: Science fiction, historical fiction, non-fiction or picture books.  Anything that isn't diverse. 

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We only review submissions via email. Please email submissions@hashtagpress.co.uk

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Please don't send us a film pitch or a book cover.

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If you're also submitting your manuscript that you're pitching to us to literary agents, we would suggest you focus on the agent route. 

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FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS

Please send

1. The first three chapters of your manuscript, in font Times New Roman, font size 12, double spaced. Just the first 3 chapters regardless of how long or short they are. 

2. A one-page (maximum) author biography including social media links

3. A pitch - just a couple of sentences, like a blurb of the book or elevator pitch. Imagine you find yourself in a lift with one of us - what would you tell us about your book that would make us want to contact you again once you get out of the lift?

4. A synopsis - tell us your story line, crucial parts in the story and the ending

5. Some current comp titles. Can be a film or a book that is similar to your book.

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Please send in three separate word documents and not in the body of the email as we will not read it.

 

Any books that are not diverse or inclusive will be a no.

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We are a small and very busy team and aim to be in touch within six weeks with a response.

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Outside of open submissions, Hashtag Press is unable to accept manuscripts outside of unagented authors at the moment. We are a tiny team and we want to be able to read manuscripts in a timely manner. 

However we have months throughout the year where we are open to unagented authors and would love to read your manuscript. 

Any manuscripts sent outside of the dates above, will not be read.

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