The most exciting thing about independent presses is that they can be what they want, whilst still offering a sign post for readers, and a measure of support for authors that self publishing might not offer. As a reader it's the signposting I'm really interested in, and how you find the next book to take a chance on.
Which is one reason why I like Fly On The Wall so much. I came across Isabelle Kenyon on twitter, she's someone who's energy and enthusiasm for what she does I find really inspiring, especially when it comes to the poetry that Fly On The Wall publish. Being on her mailing list has given me the opportunity to read and review a few collections that I'd never have come across otherwise. They're not very far from my general area of interests, but are also things I doubt I'd have picked up before she gave me a nudge in the right direction (in the form of review copies with the deadline of a blog tour attached - a blogging perk that I'm very grateful for). With that in mind, a month celebrating independent presses is another nudge - this time just to shout out about Fly On The Wall and try and encourage people to take a look at what they're doing.
Fly
on the Wall is a social enterprise company and a not-for-profit publisher,
based in Manchester. We publish innovative short stories, poetry and
photography books on pressing issues, from exceptional authors around the
globe, all with a socially conscious theme.
Social
action is intrinsically linked into our books, and has been since the
Press was established in February 2018. Our flagship anthologies work in two
ways: each sale fundraises for the chosen charity and each
reader continues our conversation, tackling the issues
highlighted. We are proud to publish short stories and poetry on the
pressing issues of our time, being unafraid to generate conversation about
perhaps 'prickly' subjects, whilst also dedicating a large proportion of
our yearly publishing schedule to charitable projects.
Which
charities have we worked with so far?
Mind
Shelter
Crisis
Aid UK
WWF
The
Climate Coalition
Street
Child United
Fly
on the Wall Press guarantees that all our books are both produced and shipped
sustainably.
What
does Fly on the Wall Press believe in?
Words
have the power to change opinion. Expressing injustice through poetry is an
important statement which cannot be undervalued.
Why
should you read and submit to Fly on the Wall Press?
Change
and innovation starts with small publishers. Fly on the Wall Press publishes
exciting, powerful voices which refuse to stay quiet. By supporting Fly on the
Wall, you are supporting the writers of the future.
What
does A Publisher With A Conscience mean in relation to your
authors?
We
are proud to always offered our authors up to four times the recommended
royalty rate from the Society of Authors and to be transparent about both our
contracts and the publishing process. The publishing industry has been quiet
about money for too long! We take time to edit, design and market our books to
the highest standards, always in consultation with the author. We take on a 12
- 14 authors maximum per year to ensure that each author is given the
marketing campaign and publicity which they deserve. Other publishers may hand
over to the author after the editing and design process, but we believe that
when the book is released, the real work begins! We are a small
Press with ambition, recognised for our innovative PR campaigns by The Bookseller
and celebrated at the 2020 British Book Awards.
Social
Media Links:
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ESu4f1IZsZ6Hoi9bG-cmQ
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/fly_press
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/flyonthewallpress
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/flyonthewall_poetry/
Manuscript
Guidelines:
https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-submissions
(We have one
annual reading period in Autumn, and we do ask that writers have read a book
prior to submitting.)
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