Publishing

A New Chapter Begins

OwlCrate Press stems from OwlCrate’s long-standing passion for books and deep connection with the reading community.

This new venture is a natural progression of OwlCrate’s initial mission — to celebrate and uplift diverse voices from the community in this ever-evolving industry.

The First Novel

In 2025, OwlCrate Press is set to publish its first novel, Monsters in Masquerade, the debut of our planned four-book Darkset Chronicles anthology series.

This fantasy horror anthology features a mix of bestselling and emerging authors, celebrating diversity and compelling stories.

Jordan

Leading this exciting new venture is Jordan (They/Them), our Head of Publishing and the visionary force behind The Nest.

With eight years of experience in the book community, Jordan has been a steadfast advocate for both established and emerging talent. Their journey began with the highly-regarded Words & Whimsy Book Club, where they built strong connections with hundreds of authors and fostered a vibrant literary community. Now, as a key member of OwlCrate, Jordan brings their deep expertise and unwavering passion for ethical publishing to OwlCrate Press.

Shanleigh

Assisting Jordan is Shanleigh (She/Her), OCP’s Editor. Shanleigh’s diverse bookish experience, with extensive knowledge from her time spent at Tundra (Penguin Random House) aids in nurturing and publishing stories that reflect the rich diversity of our community of readers.

Guided By Community

Our community is not only our audience but our guiding force.

Our selections will be deeply influenced by the feedback, discussions, and aspirations both of and from our fans and readers.

OwlCrate Press will actively seek to publish stories that are reflective of the voices, identities, and themes that resonate with our community.

Support of Authors

At OwlCrate Press, supporting authors is at the core of our mission.

We are dedicated to providing a transparent platform where new voices can flourish alongside established writers.

Our approach includes comprehensive developmental editing, professional coaching, full support of internal marketing, and meticulous content and beta reading to ensure that authors receive the best guidance and resources they need.

Stay Connected

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Use Of AI In Submissions

No AI may be used for any part of the submission process and OwlCrate will be using the most current technology available to ensure that no AI is used in stories that are submitted. At OwlCrate, we firmly believe in the power of human creativity and originality. In support of this, we have a strict NO AI policy in place across our company.

We are committed to fostering an environment that celebrates the unique voices of authors and artists, free from the influence of artificial intelligence. Our commitment to this policy ensures that every submission we receive is a true reflection of a writer, ensuring that our future catalog remains a testament to the diversity and depth of human storytelling.