Submissions
Submit Your Manuscript
Creative Hats Press welcomes bold new voices across fiction and non-fiction. Whether you’re an emerging writer or an established author, we’re looking for work that surprises us, moves us, and deserves to be read.
Who We Are
Welcome to Creative Hats Press
We are an independent publisher passionate about discovering thoughtful, imaginative, and beautifully crafted books. We champion debut and established authors, poets, photographers, and illustrators — publishing fiction and non-fiction for readers who love stories that stay with them.
Our Interests
What We’re Looking For
- Literary and commercial fiction (novels, short story collections)
- Narrative non-fiction (memoir, essay collections, creative non-fiction)
- Poetry collections
- Photography and illustrated books
- Cross-genre and experimental work
- Diverse and underrepresented voices
Get Ready
Before You Submit
Word Counts
- Fiction: 60,000–100,000 words
- Short story collections: 40,000–80,000 words
- Non-fiction: 50,000–90,000 words
- Poetry: 48–80 pages
- Photography/illustrated books: contact us first
Your Package
- File format: .docx or PDF
- Cover page with title, name, contact, genre, word count
- First three chapters or first 50 pages
- Unsolicited and unagented submissions welcome
Four Simple Steps
How to Submit
STEP 01
Prepare Your Manuscript
Ensure your manuscript meets our formatting and word count guidelines for your genre.
STEP 02
Write Your Cover Letter
Include genre, length, and why Creative Hats Press. Keep it professional but let your personality show.
STEP 03
Send Your Submission
Email submissions@creativehatspress.co.uk with your title and genre in the subject line.
STEP 04
Await Our Response
We aim to respond within 10–14 weeks. If you haven’t heard from us after that time, feel free to email a follow-up.
Our Process
What Happens Next
Initial Read
Every submission is read carefully by our editorial team. Promising work moves to further consideration.
Decision
Our response time is 10–14 weeks. We encourage you to keep writing and submitting.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
Yes, we do — just let us know immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere so we can withdraw it from our review process.
Can I submit more than one manuscript at a time?
Please submit one manuscript at a time. Once you’ve heard back from us, you’re welcome to submit another.
Do you accept previously self-published work?
Generally no, but we consider each case on its merits. If your self-published work has a strong existing readership, mention this in your cover letter.
Do I need a literary agent to submit?
No. We welcome unagented and unsolicited submissions directly from authors.
How long does the review process take?
We aim to respond within 10–14 weeks. Please don’t send chaser emails before that window has passed.
Will I receive feedback on my submission?
We’re a small team, so we can’t provide detailed feedback on every submission. If we pass, we’ll let you know — but we may not be able to say much more than that.
What file formats do you accept?
We prefer .docx or PDF. Please include a cover page with your title, name, contact details, and genre.
Can I resubmit a revised manuscript?
If we’ve invited you to revise and resubmit, absolutely. Otherwise, please wait at least six months before resubmitting a significantly revised work.