Dear Writer,
Thank you for choosing Noisy Streetss Publishing as the home for your work. You are in the right place, doing the right thing.
We are a publishing house committed to publishing new African writers, both on the continent and in the diaspora. Although young, we are fiercely dedicated to placing African writers on the global literary map.
At Noisy Streetss Publishing, our mission is to spotlight new, experimental, and refreshing voices. We pride ourselves on innovative publishing, dynamic storytelling, and amplifying writers through creative, modern channels that reach a global readership. You can make our House, your Home.
In furtherance of our commitment to a new era of African storytelling, we are officially opening submissions for erotica and erotic-leaning manuscripts.
We believe that African intimacy is a vast, under-explored landscape in mainstream publishing. We are looking for writers who can navigate the delicate balance between high-heat intensity, passion, and narrative depth. We want stories that lean into desire.
We are looking for manuscripts that are unapologetic, nuanced, and impossible to put down. Specifically, we are seeking:
Heavy Romance: High-stakes chemistry and emotional depth.
Taboo Romance: Secret romances and forbidden longings.
Kink & Exploration: Tastefully written BDSM, sexual kinks, and power dynamics.
The Everyday Erotic: Stories with ordinary every day characters with a secret erotic life.
1. Eligibility
- Each writer may submit one manuscript per submission window.
- Multiple submissions from the same writer during the same season may result in disqualification.
- We accept unpublished, original work only.
2. What to Include in Your Email
In the body of your email, please include a short author query introducing:
- Who you are (brief bio: location, background, previous publications—if any).
- The title and type of work you are submitting.
3. Files to Attach
Attach two separate Word documents (.doc or .docx):
File 1: One-Page Synopsis
Your synopsis must:
- Summarise the full storyline or project clearly.
- Include major plot points, character arcs, central themes, and the ending.
File 2: Manuscript Sample
Submit one of the following:
- The first three chapters, or the first 9,000 words
Send your submission to: submissions.noisystreetss@gmail.com.
Subject Line Format: Author Name — Title of Manuscript (Erotica)
4. Formatting Requirements
Your manuscript sample must be formatted as follows:
- Font: Source Sans/Garamond/Times New Roman, 11 pt
- Spacing: single-spaced
- Alignment: centre-justified
- Page Size: A4
- File Format: Microsoft Word only
Submissions that do not follow these formatting standards may not be considered.
5. Review and Response Time
- Our editorial team reviews all submissions with attention.
- If we are interested in moving forward, you will hear from us within four weeks requesting additional materials or a full manuscript.
- If we do not select your manuscript, we will try to give feedback. You are welcome to submit again during the next season.
6. What We’re Not Accepting
- We are currently not accepting hard copy or physical submissions.
- Only digital submissions sent to our official email will be reviewed.
7. AI and Generative Tools Policy
- Large language models and other similar types of tools do not meet the criteria for authorship.
- Noisy Streetss Publishing does not accept AI-generated manuscripts or text submissions.
- AI may be used as a drafting or research aid but the author must attest that the creative work is substantially their own. Any AI assistance must be disclosed to NSP’s editorial team at the point of submission. This assistance is restricted to research and learning. AI generated manuscripts or texts in your submissions will automatically be rejected.
Need Help? If you have questions about the submission process or need clarification, please contact: submissions.noisystreetss@gmail.com
