Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with Friesian Publishing.

  • We specialise in literary fiction, memoir, and creative non-fiction. We are particularly interested in bold, diverse voices and stories that challenge readers. We do not accept genre fiction (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller), poetry collections, or children's books at this time.


  • Yes! We welcome unsolicited submissions during our open submission windows. Please check our Submissions page for current guidelines and ensure your manuscript meets our requirements before submitting.

  • We aim to respond to all submissions within 8–12 weeks. Due to the high volume of manuscripts we receive, we may only be able to respond to submissions that interest us. If you haven't heard from us after 12 weeks, you may assume we have passed on your manuscript.

  • Yes, we accept simultaneous submissions. However, please notify us immediately if your manuscript is accepted by another publisher so we can remove it from our consideration list.

  • Yes, we offer manuscript assessments, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading as standalone services. Visit our Services page for more information or contact us to discuss your needs.

  • Our process typically includes: manuscript acceptance and contract, developmental editing, line editing and copyediting, cover design and typesetting, proofreading, printing and ebook creation, marketing and launch, and distribution. The entire process typically takes 12–18 months from acceptance to publication.

  • You can reach us via email at editorial@freisianpublishing.com or through the contact form on our Contact page. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 2–5 business days.

  • Absolutely. We welcome submissions from both agents and directly from authors. If you have an agent, they are welcome to submit on your behalf.