Open Call Short Nonfiction Books Proposal Submissions

LRP is looking for talented podcasters, journalists, bloggers, and writers located in the New York metropolitan area to submit short nonfiction book proposals (30,000 and 40,000 words) to our open submission call for short nonfiction works. Writers committed to non-fiction works that capture the depth, breadth, and complexity of life, culture, and history.

What are “Short Nonfiction” Books?

Short nonfiction books are shorter than full-length nonfiction works which range between 70K-90K words. Short nonfiction books range typically between 30,000 and 40,000 words.
We will be publishing these works at a 5x8 format at approximately 125-150 pages.

Note: We are currently only accepting short nonfiction book submissions from writers living in the New York Metropolitan area. We will be expanding to other cities in 2021.

What Type of Nonfiction Submissions?

Narrative, expository, persuasive descriptive works covering a range of topics. We are especially interested in memoir short nonfiction works.

Memoir - “Memoir in Shorts”
Pop Culture
Politics
Race, Ethnicity, Culture
Feminism, Gender Equity
LGBTQ Topics
Comedy
Social Justice

Submissions

View our submissions page for more details on featured open calls. For all submissions, please include additional information on the submission form if it will help us understand your book proposal concept. We are most interested in getting a feel for the subject matter of your project. Perfect presentation isn’t as important as strong content Please note that because of the volume of proposals we receive we cannot individually acknowledge them. If we like the sound of a proposal, then we will reply to you within thirty (30) days. If you have not heard from us after thirty (30) days then we are unable to take your project forward.

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About Lit Riot Press

Lit Riot Press is an independent book publisher based in Brooklyn, NY. We publish a diverse catalog of nonfiction books covering topics under the humanities, culture and pop culture, comedy, LGBTQ topics, race, ethnicity, human rights, and contemporary social and political movements. Outstanding books connected to a diverse and global community of readers. We connect our publications to a diverse and global community of readers through one of the industry’s largest global book distribution networks - online stores, independent bookstores, big chains, little chains, local niche retailers, libraries and universities and just about anyone, anywhere in the world who sells books.

As an independent publisher, we publish works from established and establishing writers and also give voice to those who are new to the world of book publishing. We place a heavy emphasis on the development and publication of nonfiction works that are informative, fun, smart, and moving. Real-world human stories covering varying topics that contribute to the cultural, social, and life experiences of a community of readers.

We are an experienced publisher and support writers, new and emerging authors, and brands throughout the entire book process. We pitch projects, develop book proposals, provide development guidance, offer regular ongoing editorial and writing help as the manuscript develops, and publisher editing once the first draft manuscript is complete and delivered. Start to finish writers, new and emerging authors, and content creators receive a lot of support at Lit Riot Press.