Noisy Streetss Publishing: Manuscript Submission Guidelines

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. We believe in fairness, transparency, excellence, and most importantly, authenticity.

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.

We welcome a wide range of submissions from African writers, including:

• Fiction (romance, literary fiction, contemporary, speculative, historical, etc.)
• Non-fiction (memoirs, personal essays, cultural commentary, etc.)
• Poetry collections
• Anthologies
• Historical, social, and cultural projects
• Works written in indigenous or traditional African languages

For our 2026 publishing slate, we are targeting 5–10 publications, with a special interest in high-quality African romance, love stories, and literary fiction.

Before submitting, please read the guidelines below carefully.

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• We accept unpublished, original work only.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, or
• For poetry/essay collections: the first three pieces.

Send your submission to: submissions.noisystreetss@gmail.com.

Subject Line Format: Author Name — Title of Manuscript (Fiction / Non-Fiction / Poetry / Collection)

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.

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