Matia Press

Publish with Matia Press

Matia Press welcomes submissions from emerging and established writers. We seek original, compelling literary works that demonstrate creativity, intellectual depth, and a distinctive authorial voice. 

We are particularly interested in literature that explores human experiences and cultural identities.

We are not currently accepting unsolicited Arabic-language book manuscripts. Arabic-language submissions remain welcome for our literary blog.

Book Publishing

What We Publish

• Fiction
• Short-story collections
• Creative nonfiction
• Essays
• Memoirs
• Poetry
• Our preferred manuscript length is 30,000 words or fewer, although longer works may be considered on an individual basis.

Publishing Model

Matia Press offers selected authors the opportunity to publish their work under its independent literary imprint through a no-fee, author-managed publishing arrangement.

Under this model:

• Authors retain copyright and ownership of their intellectual property.
• Authors receive 100% of their earnings from their chosen publishing platforms, after any applicable platform fees or deductions.
• Matia Press does not charge a publishing fee or collect royalties.
• Authors may use the Matia Press name and logo as their publisher, subject to an agreed publishing arrangement.
• Authors manage their own printing, distribution, and sales through platforms such as Amazon KDP or Blurb, and are free to promote their books as they wish.
• Matia Press may provide general publishing guidance and assistance with platform setup, depending on the agreed arrangement.

Acceptance for publication is based on editorial evaluation and is not conditional upon purchasing any paid service.

Editorial and Production Services

Authors who require additional assistance may separately request professional services, including:

• Manuscript assessment and general feedback
• Copyediting
• Proofreading
• Custom cover design
• Publishing account setup assistance
• Preparation and formatting for print or digital publication

These services may involve fees, which are communicated and agreed upon before work begins. 

Purchasing editorial or production services does not guarantee acceptance for publication.

Response and Production Times

• Our response time for book submissions is up to three months.
• Once a manuscript has been accepted and the publishing arrangements finalized, production may take up to four months, depending on the manuscript's condition, editorial requirements, and production schedule.

How to Submit a Book

Please email your manuscript to submissions@matia-press.com and include the following information:

1. Your full name
2. The whole manuscript
3. Genre or literary category
4. Approximate word count
5. Short synopsis
6. Details of previous publication, if applicable
7. Short author biography

We accept previously published works provided the author retains the necessary rights to republish them. Please identify the original publisher and provide relevant publication details so that appropriate credit can be given.

Literary Blog Submissions

Matia Press welcomes original short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry for publication on our literary blog. There is no submission or publication fee for works accepted for our blog.

Short Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

• Maximum length: 3,000 words
• Accepted languages: English, Arabic, and Romanian
• Simultaneous submissions: Accepted
• Submission limit: Up to three works at a time
• Response time: Up to three months

Poetry

• Maximum total length: 3,000 words
• Accepted languages: English, Arabic, and Romanian
• Simultaneous submissions: Accepted
• Submission limit: Up to three poems at a time
• Response time: Up to three months

How to Submit to Our Blog

Please send your work to submissions@matia-press.com and include your name, the title of your work, and a short author biography. If your submission is accepted elsewhere while under consideration, please notify us.

Editorial Policy

Our Selection Process

We assess submissions based on literary quality, originality, editorial suitability, and alignment with our publishing interests. We reserve the right to decline manuscripts or blog submissions that do not meet our vision.

We are unable to provide individual feedback on declined submissions.

Copyright and Author Rights

Authors retain copyright to their original works. Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted material does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others and that they possess the necessary rights for publication.

Specific publishing permissions, responsibilities, and financial arrangements are established through individual agreements before publication. However, authors retains all their royalties. Matia maintains a zero-profit policy in this regard.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Matia Press welcomes writers from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, religion or lack of religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or social background.
 
Contact

For book manuscripts, literary blog submissions, and publishing inquiries:

• submissions@matia-press.com

For a general inquiries: 

• info@matia-press.com