Valley Press accepts unsolicited submissions, free of charge, during a month-long 'window' every two years. Our next window will be in January 2026.

Check this page nearer the time for full details of how to send us your work. We will be looking for fiction, non-fiction and poetry with literary quality and wide general appeal. Historically, around 1 in 70 submissions have been successful. Submissions will be via email, and we will not be able to offer individual feedback.

Consultancy

If you'd like to engage with Valley Press on a faster and more personalised basis, or get advice for self-publishing projects, our consultancy service for authors is open year-round.

At a cost of £75, our Publisher Jamie McGarry will consider the details of your proposed book, then in a 40-minute meeting, advise how best to achieve your publishing goals; whether they include topping the bestseller charts, dominating your category on Amazon, or just producing a beautiful physical object to give out locally. More information on this service can be found here.