How to be Published by Noisy Streetss Publishing and Why Noisy Streetss Publishing

Getting published is a dream for many writers, but finding the right home for your work can feel overwhelming. At Noisy Streetss Publishing, we’re committed to making that journey clearer, kinder, and more accessible, especially for African writers whose stories deserve platforms that understand their depth, nuance, and brilliance.

If you’ve ever wondered how to publish your work with us, here’s everything you need to know.

How to Be Published by Noisy Streetss Publishing

1. Watch for Open Calls

We announce open submissions for manuscript and themed collections throughout the year. Writers can submit short stories, full manuscripts, or pitches depending on the call. 

All open calls are shared on:

• Instagram
  
• X (formerly Twitter)
  
• Our website
  
• Our Newsletter community, so make sure you are a part of that.

Staying plugged in ensures you never miss your moment.

2. Prepare Your Manuscript or Story

We ask writers to submit clean, original work. This includes:

• A polished manuscript or short story
  
• A brief author bio
  
• Contact details
• An author query
  
• A confirmation that the work is unpublished and original
  

3. Submit Through the Required Channel

Each open call comes with clear instructions. Sometimes it’s a submission form like for our LIDD call, sometimes an email, for our manuscript submissions. Following the guidelines helps your work get read faster and more efficiently.

4. Undergo the Editorial Process

If your work is shortlisted, you’ll collaborate with our editorial team. Our editors refine, sharpen, and enrich your work. Our editors are here to uplift the story, not erase your voice.

5. Be Part of the Publicity & Community

Publishing doesn’t end at print. Writers will be invited to interviews, social campaigns, live readings, the Noisy Bookclub Podcast, and other publicity opportunities.

Why Noisy Streetss Publishing?

1. We Are Passionate About African Narratives

Our mission is simple: publish stories that reflect the complexities, joys, contradictions, and beauty of African life. We believe in stories that sound like us, feel like us, and resonate with readers everywhere.

2. We Champion Emerging Writers

Not every writer has a full-length book ready.
Sometimes all you have is one strong story or a spark of an idea—and that’s enough.

We provide pathways for new voices to be seen and heard through:

• Anthologies
  
• Mentorship-focused editorial processes
  
• Marketing support
  
• Community engagement
  

Many of our contributors publish professionally for the first time through us.

3. Our Editorial Standards Are High—But Our Approach Is Human

Writers don’t just get edited here; they grow.
We care about the craft, but we also care about the writer behind the page.

4. We Amplify Your Work

Our marketing team ensures your story travels.
From social media spotlights to podcasts, book events, and distribution partnerships, we work to make sure your work finds its audience.

5. We Build Community

Publishing can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to.
At Noisy Streetss Publishing, writers connect with:

• Other creatives
  
• Readers
  
• Media platforms
  
• Industry professionals.

In Essence

Getting published with Noisy Streetss Publishing is about more than printing a book; it’s about shaping culture, uplifting voices, and building a literary community that feels like home.

If you have a story for Africans, we want to read it.