About Literary Wanderlust

Founded in 2014, Literary Wanderlust was created with a simple belief: powerful stories deserve careful stewardship.

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We are an independent, royalty-paying traditional publisher dedicated to championing compelling, human-authored fiction. From debut novelists to experienced writers, we work closely with our authors to shape books that resonate deeply with readers and endure beyond trends.

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At our core, we are a collaborative team of editors, designers, and publishing professionals united by a shared commitment to craft, integrity, and long-term growth. We publish selectively, choosing manuscripts we genuinely believe in, and we grow thoughtfully—building a catalog defined by quality rather than volume.

Our Publishing Philosophy

We believe publishing is a partnership.

We invest in every book we acquire through:

• Developmental and line editing

• Professional copyediting and proofreading

• Commercial, genre-appropriate cover design

• Simultaneous print and digital publication

• Strategic marketing collaboration

We do not charge reading fees.
We do not charge authors for publishing services.
We are not a hybrid publisher.

As a traditional press, we assume the financial risk and pay royalties on all sales.

Royalties & Contracts

Our initial royalty structure for first-time authors is:

• 10% on print editions

• 25% on digital editions

Royalty rates for subsequent titles are negotiable. Contracts are also negotiable, because we believe long-term working relationships are built on transparency and mutual trust.

Marketing Partnership

Successful publishing requires shared commitment.

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We market every title we publish and work closely with our authors to create customized marketing plans designed to reach targeted readers. At the same time, we encourage authors to actively participate in the promotion of their work. When publisher and author collaborate strategically, the results are stronger, more sustainable, and more meaningful.

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Our authors’ success is our success.

Submissions

We accept unsolicited, previously unpublished manuscripts between 60,000 and 100,000 words in selected fiction genres.

We do not accept previously published works.

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Submission response times are typically 3–4 months. Please review our Submissions page for full guidelines and current needs.

Our Commitment

We remain dedicated to publishing thoughtfully crafted fiction and supporting the authors who create it.

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Stories matter. Craft matters. Partnership matters.

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And we are honored to do this work.