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We came together in early 2023 as part of a collaboration between Pop-Up Projects and Cara-Friend to set up an LGBTQ+ children’s publishing company. We spent several months attending talks and training from an array of people throughout the publishing industry. It was incredibly useful for us to get a full picture of what the publishing landscape actually looks like!
With a solid base of publishing knowledge, we set up the Faerie Press as you know it today! In 2024, we designed and published our first anthology, Hide & Seek! Now... Who knows? World domination, maybe?
What is the story behind Faerie Press?
Where are you based?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team are based across Northern Ireland, though some of us have links to England, Wales, and even Canada! However, our organisation's physical location is in Belfast, and this is also where we hold the majority of our events and meetings.
Are you open to working with other companies?
Faerie Press is completely open to collaborating with other organisations and companies! Collectives and community are the heart of queer art and engagement. We have an open door policy and try to remain as transparent and communicative as possible. If an organisation wanted to work with us, and they aligned with our ideals, we would absolutely engage!
That’s a big question! We hope we can help increase awareness of different LGBTQ+ identities and experiences in Ireland (and beyond)! We’re passionate about providing children’s literature specifically because we want to start conversations with parents and educators at the earliest level, to encourage acceptance in communities from a really young age.
How does Faerie Press play into broader LGBTQ+ rights?
As the first LGBTQ+ focused and led children's publisher on the island of Ireland, we aim to ensure children's literature is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We publish stories from LGBTQ+ writers and illustrators that speak to queer joy and experiences! We also hope to show people that diversity and acceptance can be implemented easily throughout the publishing industry - so we're happy to offer sensitivity reading and advice to other organisations where we can!
What kind of things does Faerie Press do?
What steps do you take to ensure your stories are authentic and respectful?
All submissions are read by members of the Faerie Press team directly. We do not share it beyond our organisation unless you are successful, and we have developed guidelines to judge work fairly. These focus on the writing quality, uniqueness, and relevance to Faerie Press. If you have any further questions you can always reach out to us directly.
If I submit, who reads my work?
Our team have different LGBTQ+ identities, ages, and life experience, so we're able to discuss contributions from various perspectives. Together, we want to ensure we agree the work we choose adheres to our values! We have also been lucky enough to speak with people from across the publishing industry, so if we’re unsure about the authenticity or respectfulness of a submission, we ask for outside guidance from established professionals.
Do you provide feedback on rejected submissions?
Yes. We respond to every submission, giving written feedback to align with our mission to support and encourage creativity!
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