Submission Guidelines

Your story matters. Let’s bring it to life, the right way.

Carrick Press is a vanity press and design studio, which means you remain in creative control—while we handle the polish, packaging, and publishing support.

We work with authors of fiction, memoir, poetry, and select nonfiction genres. Our process is collaborative, transparent, and designed to give your book the professional treatment it deserves.

What We’re Looking For

We accept manuscripts at all stages, but we expect:

  • A complete first draft (no partial submissions)

  • A clear idea of your goals (traditional-looking release? quirky niche? limited run?)

  • A readiness to invest in your own success

We Accept:

  • Novels (all genres except extreme hate or gratuitous violence)

  • Short story collections

  • Memoirs and autobiographical works

  • Poetry manuscripts

  • Nonfiction (creative, self-help, hybrid)

If your project falls outside these, feel free to reach out first—we’re open to surprises.

We Do Not Accept:

  • AI-generated books

  • Plagiarized work

  • Erotica or sexually explicit material targeting minors

  • Anything promoting hate, racism, or harmful ideology

How to Submit

Send the following to [carrickpress@CarrickPress.com] with the subject line:
“Submission – [Your Book Title] by [Your Name]”

  1. A brief cover letter introducing yourself and your book

  2. A 1–2 paragraph synopsis

  3. Your full manuscript as a Word or PDF file

  4. Optional: Author bio, social media, or platform info

  5. Mention if you're interested in editing, cover design, or full publishing support

Response Time

We aim to respond to all submissions within 2–3 weeks. If we feel your project is a good fit, we’ll invite you to a consultation to discuss next steps.

Rights & Royalties

Carrick Press is a boutique publishing studio—offering professional editing, design, and publishing support while you retain full creative control and rights.

You bring the story. We help shape it into something unforgettable.

Need help polishing before submitting? Start with our Editing Services. Let’s publish your book—thoughtfully, professionally, and on your terms.