Manuscript Submissions
Submission Deadline: Manuscript intake period open NOW.
Fees: There is NO fee to submit.
WILD SKIES PRESS is looking for innovative new works by international authors. We publish fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and hybrid genres and artforms with an emphasis on the creation of beautiful books by emerging and established authors. We welcome submissions from BIPOC, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Include the following in ONE PDF:
- Cover letter introducing yourself and your book.
- Include your full contact information: name, address, phone number, email and website and social media handles included as hyperlinks.
- Maximum 1-page book synopsis covering the entire plot of the book.
- Writer CV with education, writing experience, publishing credits. If you don’t have this, all good!
- Your complete manuscript. We do not want a sample chapter or pitch. We will only consider fully developed manuscripts.
- 12 point font size
- Times New Roman
- Double spaced
- Include your name and page numbers in the footer
- Submit by email: [email protected]
Submit complete PDF package by email to Alexis Marie Chute [email protected]
- Do not send hardcopies of your work unless requested.
- Please do not contact us by phone, email is preferred.
- We endeavor to respond to submissions within one to two months.
- We do not have the ability to review incomplete submissions or provide feedback on unsuccessful submissions.
At Wild Skies Press, we believe publishing isn’t just about books—it’s about investing in yourself, your story, and your legacy.
Choosing Wild Skies Press means selecting a partner that brings professionalism, innovation, and joy to the publishing journey. We’re dynamic, approachable, and fun to work with—because we believe that telling your story should be an uplifting experience, not a stressful one.
By investing in Wild Skies Press, you’re investing in more than a book: you’re investing in your growth as a writer, your confidence as a storyteller, and your ability to connect with readers worldwide. We’re here to champion your voice, amplify your message, and make the process as exciting as the finished product.
Want to talk to the publisher? Email Alexis Marie Chute to set up a Google Meet: [email protected]
About our book publishing model:
Publishing Success Story
Read the full article here.
Q&A About Wild Skies Press and Hybrid Publishing
1. What is hybrid publishing?
Hybrid publishing is a model that blends the best of traditional publishing and self-publishing. With Wild Skies Press, you get professional editing, design, distribution, and marketing support like a traditional publisher, while also maintaining more creative control and higher royalties like an independent author.
2. Why should I choose Wild Skies Press over self-publishing?
Self-publishing means doing everything on your own—from editing and design to marketing and distribution. That can be overwhelming. At Wild Skies Press, we bring an experienced team and proven processes to the table, so you can focus on your writing while we guide you through the publishing journey with professionalism and care.
Wild Skies Press is unique in the industry because we offer marketing and publicity services to our authors without extra fees. We include this service because we know how vital it is for success! You’ll be closely involved in every stage of the process—cover design, editing, interior layout, and marketing decisions. At Wild Skies Press, we guide you with expert advice, but ultimately your vision leads the way.
We’re open to all genres—fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and more. Our mission is to champion stories that matter and amplify voices with something unique to say.
3. How is this different from traditional publishing?
Traditional publishing often requires an agent, long wait times, and little creative control once you’ve signed. With Wild Skies Press, you skip the gatekeepers, retain more say in how your book looks and feels, and you go to market much faster—while still having the backing of a professional press.
4. Do I have to pay to publish with Wild Skies Press?
Yes. As with most hybrid models, authors invest upfront in their publishing package. This covers editing, design, production, and distribution services. Think of it as investing in yourself and your career as an author—while still reaping far greater royalties than you would with traditional publishing. Wild Skies Press is also a mutual investor in your book. Mutual investment, mutual risk, mutual reward. Wild Skies Press is truly your publishing partner.
5. What kind of royalties can I expect?
Because you’re investing in your book upfront, you keep a much larger percentage of the royalties—often 6–8 times higher than in traditional publishing. This means your book has the potential to become profitable much faster. Wild Skies Press pays 60% royalties to authors on the sale of their print books. Wild Skies Press pays 80% to authors on the sale of their e-books.
6. Will my book be available in bookstores and online?
Yes! Wild Skies Press distributes to all major online retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, etc.) and we also make your book available to libraries and bookstores through global distribution networks. We also work hard to get your book into indie bookstores and specialty shops.
7. What kind of support do you offer to out-of-province authors?
At Wild Skies Press we have a number of authors who reside in other provinces, and even other countries! You do not need to be based in Edmonton, or Canada, in order to publish with us. We can organize book launches in any city of your choosing, though we do most in Edmonton as our team is based here. We will also pitch your book to bookstores and speciality shops in Edmonton and across Canada.
8. How many books do I have to sell to break even?
We do everything we can to get your book in front of readers, but it really depends on you! In our experience, the best selling books are from authors who sell themselves—they have a strong online presence, go to markets and events, and promote themselves as much as we do. With that being said, the goal is always to earn back your investment. A first print run usually consists of 200 to 400 physical books, and we have access to unlimited e-books. Over the course of one to three years we hope to sell out of the physical books.
9. What is the experience of working with Wild Skies Press like?
In a word: dynamic! We are professional, approachable, and fun. Authors often tell us they feel supported and energized by our collaborative process. We believe publishing should be a joyful, inspiring experience—not a stressful one.
10. What’s the first step if I’m interested?
Start by reaching out to us with your manuscript or book idea. We’ll set up a discovery call, talk through your goals, and see if Wild Skies Press is the right fit. No pressure—just an open conversation about your publishing journey.
