Linda Leith Publishing seeks novellas, novels, nonfiction, and young adult fiction

Can't Help Falling, a memoir
by Tarah Schwartz, published by LLP

Linda Leith Publishing

P.O. Box 322, Victoria Station
Westmount, Quebec 

https://www.lindaleith.com/en

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Linda Leith Publishing is a Montreal house specializing in literary fiction and nonfiction written in English or translated into English. Their books in French are published by Linda Leith Éditions.

“We have a special love of short books. We like edgy subjects and original voices. What we love most are good books that might not see the light of day if it were not for Linda Leith Publishing.”

They’re seeking submissions on a variety of topics of current and lasting interest from Canadian writers or permanent residents of diverse regions and backgrounds. Like everyone else, they particularly invite submissions form “culturally diverse writers, Indigenous writers, LGBTQ+ writers, and other marginal and minority voices from across Canada.”

LLP is currently considering new literary fiction and nonfiction titles in English and in translation for publication in 2024 and beyond.

For fiction, they’re looking for both novels and novellas, 25,000–80,000 words.

For their Singles series, LLP is looking for essays and other literary nonfiction 20,000–40,000 words, though they’ll also consider longer nonfiction.  

For Young Adult books, they’re looking for the same “freshness, compassion, and intelligence that intrigues us in books for adults.”

To get an idea of what LLP publishes, check out their previously published books here.

Pays royalties. 

Deadline March 1, 2023. Full guidelines here.

Literary Agent Rachel Orr

If you’re interested in meeting an agent and in getting published, don’t miss our online How to Get Published workshop, Sunday, February 26, with literary agent Erin Clyburn of Howland Literary Agency. Details here.

If you’re particularly interested in writing for children, be sure to sign up for our online Sunday, March 5 workshop with  Rachel Orr, a literary agent with Prospect Literary Agency and formerly an editor at HarperCollins Children's Books. Details here. 

And most especially, don’t miss our online Writing Kid Lit course Sunday afternoons, April 2 – May 28. Details here.

Beyond that, Brian’s schedule continues to take shape:

More spring courses:

Online: Writing Personal Stories, Tuesday afternoons, April 11 –  May 30, 2023. Details here.

Online: Welcome to Creative Writing, Wednesday evenings, April 12 – June 7. Details here.

In-person: Welcome to Creative Writing, Thursday evenings, April 20 – June 15, 2023,  in Burlington. Details here.

A one-day workshop:

Online: Finding Your Voice, Saturday, April 15, with author Laurie Elizabeth Flynn. Details here.

Writing Retreats:

New: Late summer Writing Retreat in Algonquin Park at Arowhon Pines Resort. Tuesday, Sept 4 – Friday, Sept 8. Details here. We still have lots of room in this retreat.

Early spring Writing Retreat in Muskoka at Sherwood Inn, Friday, March 24 – Monday March 27. Details here. Waiting list only.

Algonquin in June Writing Retreat at Arowhon Pines Resort, Friday, June 9 – Monday, June 12. Details here. Waiting list only.

To reserve a spot or for more details about any course, workshop or retreat, email brianhenry@sympatico.ca

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