Publishing at The Story Center

Take a look at The Story Center’s upcoming publishing opportunities!

Woodneath Press Submissions Open August 29–September 15!

Woodneath Press, a publishing imprint of MCPL, will be opening submissions for full-length, single-authored manuscripts on August 29. If you are a local author, this is a great opportunity to both get your work published and connect with your library community. The published author and their book will be featured in programming at select MCPL branches. The projected publication date is November 2025.

Learn more about the Woodneath Press.

Submission Prep Sessions in August
In preparation for this submission period, I will be offering submission prep sessions to break down the process. These informational sessions are great for writers who are new to publishing. I will discuss the submission materials required, the components of a query letter, and how to find comp titles. There will also be a designated time for Q&A!

• Saturday, August 17 at The Story Center (In-person)
  3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. sessions
• Thursday, August 22 via Zoom (Virtual)
  6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. sessions
  If you plan on attending either of these sessions, please email ktiller@mymcpl.org before the event date to receive the Zoom link.
• Tuesday, August 27 at The Story Center (In-person)
  1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. sessions

Upcoming Publishing Programs

• Literary Agents and Acquisitions (Zoom)
  Thursday, August 29 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• The Best, First Steps for New and Aspiring Authors (Zoom)
  Thursday, September 12 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Publishing Options and Opportunities (Zoom)
  Thursday, November 7 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Publishing and Printing Consultations
Are you looking for individualized publishing help? You can schedule a one-on-one publishing consultation with me, either in person or via Zoom.

The Espresso Book Machine is temporarily unavailable; however, you can schedule an appointment to explore alternative printing options.

To make an appointment for publishing or printing consultations, email me at ktiller@mymcpl.org.

Kyndall Tiller
The Story Center Publication Manager