Crumps Barn Studio
GET PUBLISHED

GET PUBLISHED

Have you written your memoir, local history, fiction or poetry?

Are you keen to get published?

Crumps Barn Studio is an independent publisher based in Cirencester at the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. We publish memoir, fiction and poetry. We also publish illustrated children’s picture books and graphic novels. We are an established, friendly publisher and we’re currently open for submissions. Crumps Barn Studio operates on a collaborative basis in that authors contribute to the initial cost of publishing their work, but in all other ways, we operate on a mainstream basis. Our books are noted for their unique voice and original design. We like our authors to feel empowered and proud of the direction their work is taking, so please get in touch. Your unique voice is yours to share, and this could be your moment to fulfil your dream of seeing your work in print. We also offer an exciting creative writing programme for authors who dream of completing their first novel >

Why submit to us?

Our authors come to us because we treat each work as the individual it deserves to be. We’re an independent publisher operating on a collaborative basis, but we’re actually closer to mainstream publishing in terms of how we present and release our titles. We’re a publisher, so we are selective about the titles we represent. Each of our titles is creatively produced to reflect the author’s unique voice. We are friendly and we take a very personal approach, and this could well be the publishing experience you have been hoping for.

What are we looking for?

First and foremost, our authors are committed and enthusiastic about their work. Our submissions process is easy and at the moment we’re particularly keen to hear from authors of personal memoir, poetry and fiction. We’re also open for submissions for children’s books, particularly for reading age children. We love stories with a connection to fairy tales or magic. We’re also assessing the potential for publishing stories written by children for children, so if you know a gifted young writer, get in touch! That being said, we are happy to consider work of all genres and take each title on a case by case basis, so please get in touch by following the simple steps at the bottom of this page. In short, we are passionate about publishing books that are beautiful inside and out. We love to be part of our authors’ publishing journey as they fulfil their dreams as an author. We hope you will feel empowered by the control and direction you have over your work. We’re friendly and approachable, so if you think you’re ready to take your next step in your journey into print, send us your submission now by following the simple steps at the bottom of this page.

What happens when we agree to publish a work?

We are a publisher so we are selective about the titles we publish. We undertake a thorough edit of all manuscripts before they are released. Naturally, we provide all text formatting, cover design and we can even scan images (eg old family photographs for your memoir, or illustrations). We offer excellent terms and we pay generous royalties.

Where will your books be sold?

We routinely publish in paperback for the distribution network to UK bookshops, and also worldwide through Amazon and ebook. Your book will be showcased in our Cirencester bookshop and we can even host an informal event for you if you have local guests you’d like to invite. You will also be given a number of books for your own use.

What about marketing support?

Book marketing is daunting but not as challenging as it may seem. We are active on social media and have plenty of experience of reaching out to the local and regional press. You have a unique to story to tell and we will work with you to help you to find the best way to share it. We give plenty of advice and we can support you with marketing material for your events. Most importantly, you will have a publisher representing you and your book as you get to grips with all that you can do to reach your readers. Our authors come to us because we treat them as the individual they deserve to be and our books are beautiful. Could you be our next author? Please follow the steps below and get in touch

How to submit your manuscript

Please get in touch by email. We’d love to hear from you. Ideally, your email will include a short description of your book and your plans. You should also include the manuscript as a Word document or .pages file. If you are more comfortable submitting a short sample of your work, this is fine. And you are always welcome to ask any questions you may have. Once we’ve received your manuscript, we’ll get back to you swiftly with our thoughts. We are selective about the titles we publish, but we’re also very friendly. You can be a new author or an established name. All of our authors have an original story to tell and you could be just the writer we are looking for.