Every published author started in exactly the same place—with an idea, a blank page and the courage to share it.
For many writers, traditional publishing can feel like an impossible dream. Find an agent. Wait months for a response. Receive rejection after rejection. Repeat.
But publishing has changed.
Today, many successful authors are building their careers through independent publishers who value great stories, invest in their authors and genuinely care about the people behind the books. At Acorn & Ink Publishing, that’s exactly what we’re here to do.
We believe that if you’ve written a great story, it deserves the opportunity to find its readers.
More Than Just a Publisher
Acorn & Ink Publishing wasn’t created simply to publish books.
It was created to build long-term relationships with authors and to provide the kind of support we believe every writer deserves.
From the moment your manuscript is accepted, you’re part of the Acorn family. We work alongside our authors through every stage of the publishing journey—from professional editing and beautiful cover design to publication, marketing and beyond.
Publishing isn’t just about releasing a book. It’s about giving that book every opportunity to succeed.
The Love Books Tours Advantage
One of the biggest things that sets Acorn & Ink Publishing apart is that we’re backed by Love Books Tours, one of the UK’s most established and respected Bookstagram promotional companies.
For years, Love Books Tours has worked with publishers, bestselling authors, debut writers and independent authors, helping books reach thousands of passionate readers across the UK and around the world.
Our community includes a mailing list of more than 10,000 readers, reviewers and book lovers, alongside a thriving social media network built through years of supporting authors and publishers.
That experience matters.
Marketing isn’t an afterthought for us—it’s one of our greatest strengths.
We understand how to create excitement around a book, how to connect stories with readers and how to give every title the strongest possible platform. While no publisher can ever promise bestseller status, we can promise that your book will be supported by a team with years of proven experience in book promotion.
Why Publish with Acorn & Ink?
Every Acorn & Ink author receives:
- Professional editing to help your manuscript reach its full potential.
- Beautiful, commercially designed book covers.
- Dedicated marketing and promotional support.
- The experience and reach of Love Books Tours behind every publication.
- A generous 40% royalty on net sales.
- A publishing team that believes in honesty, communication and long-term relationships.
We’re not interested in publishing books and walking away.
We’re interested in helping authors build lasting careers.
What We’re Looking For
We’re currently open to submissions across all fiction genres.
Whether you’ve written:
- A standalone novel
- A complete series
- A collection of short stories
…we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for compelling stories, memorable characters and authors who are passionate about their craft.
Our Submission Process
We know submitting your work can feel daunting, so we’ve kept the process simple.
To begin, we only ask for your first four chapters. There’s no need to send your entire manuscript at this stage.
Your opening chapters will be read by our Acorn Scouts—a dedicated group passionate about discovering exciting new voices and stories with publishing potential. If your manuscript captures their attention and feels like the right fit for Acorn & Ink Publishing, we’ll invite you to send us the full manuscript.
We believe discovering new authors should be exciting, encouraging and welcoming from the very beginning.
Could This Be Your Moment?
If your manuscript has been sitting on your computer waiting for the right opportunity, perhaps this is it.
You don’t need an agent.
You don’t need permission to chase your dream.
You simply need a story worth telling and the courage to take that first step.
If you’ve been waiting for the right publisher, we’d love the opportunity to discover your work.
Submissions are open now.
Simply send us your first four chapters using our submissions form:
Every bestselling author was once an unpublished writer wondering whether they should press “submit.”
Why shouldn’t your story be next?
We can’t wait to meet our next Acorn author.
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