Independent publishing company
Luath Press Ltd
Fiction, History, Independent
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Luath Press
Luath Press is open to unagented submissions, but only on paper by post. Send a synopsis of up to 250 words, your genre, sample chapters or the full manuscript and a short bio to its Edinburgh office. Luath aims to reply within a year.
Luath Press Ltd is an independent publisher founded in 1981 and based on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. It publishes across many genres, including contemporary fiction, history, politics, young adult, poetry and travel, in English, Scots and Gaelic. Most of the list relates to Scotland or comes from Scottish authors, but Luath says this is not an in-house rule and it welcomes submissions from across the globe.
Submissions work by post only. Luath does not accept electronic or email submissions, unless you have accessibility needs, in which case you can contact the publisher. You send a synopsis of up to 250 words, the genre, sample chapters or the full manuscript and a short biography. Poets send 6 to 10 poems or a full collection. Luath aims to respond within a year and gives no individual feedback or updates.
What Luath Press is looking for
- Contemporary fiction, history, politics, young adult, poetry and travel
- Books in English, Scots and Gaelic
- Work linked to Scotland or by Scottish authors, though submissions from across the globe are welcome
- "Well written books worth reading"
- Authors who have studied the existing list and "break the mould where appropriate"
Publishes
- Fiction
- History
- Independent
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Travel
- Young adult
Readers
- Adult
- Young adult
How to submit to Luath Press
From its own guidelines- Write a synopsis of up to 250 words and state your genre using the website categories.
- Add sample chapters or the full manuscript (poetry: 6 to 10 poems or a full collection) and a short bio.
- Enclose a pre-paid addressed envelope large enough for return, or the manuscript is recycled.
- Post it to Luath Press Ltd, 543/2 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND.
- Wait up to a year for a decision letter; there is no individual feedback.
Is Luath Press right for your book?
A good fit if
Luath suits unagented authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry or young adult books who are happy to submit on paper, especially if the work has a Scottish link.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if you can only submit by email or need a quick answer, since Luath takes paper submissions by post only and aims to reply within a year. Do not send original copies or artwork.
Luath Press imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ficsean Luath (Gaelic fiction call) | No | Closing date Monday 1 August 2024 has passed; enquiries gael@luath.co.uk. |
Questions about Luath Press
Does Luath Press accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Yes. Luath Press accepts unsolicited manuscripts from unagented authors, but only on paper by post. It does not take email or electronic submissions unless you have accessibility needs, in which case you can contact the publisher. Most of its list has a Scottish link, but Luath says this is not an in-house rule and welcomes submissions from across the globe.
How do I submit to Luath Press?
Post a synopsis of up to 250 words, your genre, sample chapters or the full manuscript and a short bio to Luath Press Ltd, 543/2 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND. Poets send 6 to 10 poems or a full collection. Include a pre-paid addressed envelope if you want your pages back. Do not send original copies or artwork.
How long does Luath Press take to reply?
Luath Press aims to respond within a year. It sends a decision letter even if you do not include a return envelope, but your manuscript is recycled in that case. Luath does not give individual feedback or send updates while you wait, so plan for a long gap between posting your submission and hearing back.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
