Submission Guidelines

M2M Books publishes books written for marginalised audiences.

We prioritise the complex, the real, the internal; literature that will resonate with marginalised communities, rather than books that beg the world for permission and understanding. We want to publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that offer solace, resilience, and intellectual armour for our various marginalised communities.

M2M Books is intent on building “Internal Libraries” for marginalised communities; to become a curator of narratives that act as psychological and intellectual fortifications; fiction, nonfiction, and poetry to provide much-needed support and motivation at a time when external politics offer little in the way of remedy.

Because these books must fortify a community, the literary craft must be uncompromising. For example, M2M Books is not interested in a Racism or Homophobia 101 narrative designed to educate a mainstream audience, but in a sophisticated internal dialogue that will resonate within the community.

If you are ready to start contributing to an internal library for your own marginalised community, we are ready to read your work.

INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS

M2M Books welcomes submissions from both new and previously published authors, directly from authors or through their agents. Submissions must be English language (English or Welsh for children’s books), original, and unpublished. Make sure that your manuscript is edited and redrafted to the point where you feel you cannot improve the work further.

FORMATTING YOUR SUBMISSION

Formatting requirements are not deal-breakers, but the following conventions will make your submission easier to read. A4 with a 12 point Times New Roman font. Fiction and nonfiction should be double-spaced. Poetry should be single-spaced. You will also need a title page and sequential page numbers.

All submissions will be acknowledged within a few working days and all writers will be notified of the outcome of their submission. This submission outcome notification may take several months.

GUIDELINES FOR LITERARY FICTION SUBMISSIONS

Your fiction submission should include:

Title.
Synopsis outlining the book’s plot, scope, and themes.
Wordcount.
The first 10,000 words in PDF format.
A CV of the author.
An introductory letter addressing, among other things, why your submission will resonate with a specific marginalised audience.

GUIDELINES FOR NONFICTION SUBMISSIONS

Your nonfiction submission should include:

Title and chapter headings.
Synopsis outlining the book’s subject, scope, and original perspective.
Wordcount.
The first 10,000 words in PDF format.
A CV of the author including qualifications, research, and experience relevant to the submission.
An introductory letter including thoughts on why your submission will be relevant and interesting to a specific marginalised community.

GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS SUBMISSIONS

Your Children’s Book submission should include:

Title
Synopsis outlining the book’s plot, scope, and themes.
The complete manuscript in PDF format.
Information about the type and number of illustrations. Please include any examples you may have.
A CV of the author.
An introductory letter including, but not limited to, thoughts on why your submission will appeal to children of a specific marginalised community.

GUIDELINES FOR POETRY SUBMISSIONS

Poetry submissions are welcome individually for future anthologies, or for us to consider as a standalone collection. Your Poetry submission should include:

An indication of whether your poetry submission is for a poetry anthology or is a collection for standalone publication.
Synopsis outlining your poetry’s scope, and themes.
Complete poems in PDF format.
A CV of the author.
An introductory letter including thoughts on why your poetry will resonate with a specific marginalised audience.

Submission FAQs

Does M2M Books charge to publish?
- No. M2M Books will never ask an author for money. On the contrary, if we wish to publish your work, we will offer an advance.
Do I need a literary agent to submit?
- No. Submissions are welcome directly from authors or through an agent.
Do I need to identify as a ‘marginalised writer’ in order to submit writing to M2M Books?
- No. We judge submissions on whether we think the work will resonate with a specific marginalised audience. Such work may be composed by authors of any background. M2M Books will never reject submissions due to author background or identity.
Will M2M Books accept submissions written in foreign languages or from writers living overseas?
- Submissions must be English language (English or Welsh for children’s books). M2M Books is based in Wales but welcome submissions from authors from around the world. Successful submissions from overseas must appeal to English-speaking audiences throughout the world, but particularly to readers in the United Kingdom.
Will M2M Books provide any editorial advice or feedback on rejected manuscripts?
- No. We judge a submission not only on merit, but also how great a fit the submission is with the publishing model of M2M Books. We will not engage in further feedback.
What formats do M2M Books publish?
- First editions are published in paperback and digital formats. Audiobooks and hardcovers follow for titles that gain commercial traction.
How do I submit a manuscript?
- After reading submission FAQs and Guidelines, submit manuscripts online using the following form or by email: info@m2mbooks.com

Submit Your Manuscript Online

Read the guidelines above before submitting. All submissions are acknowledged within a few working days. Notification of outcome may take several months.

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