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Inklings Series

A project of Saraband Books

About

The Inklings is a series of pocket-sized pop culture books that introduce readers to a wide range of topics they might only have an inkling about!

We are looking for compelling narrative non-fiction, with writers able to present topics they are close to or have a special interest in, whether professionally or personally. We are open to anyone who has something fresh and interesting to say or share, and who can write with impact and communicate their perspective clearly. We’re looking for books that marry deeply personal writing with cutting-edge cultural analysis.

We are interested in seeing pitches that address culture and its impact; individual cultural figures from a new perspective; social issues; expressions of identity; and the climate crisis and environmental issues.

Important: Pitch first.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom
Established in 2025

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication

AI Policy

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Nonfiction Temp Closed

We are looking for compelling narrative non-fiction, with writers able to present topics they are close to or have a special interest in, whether professionally or personally. We are open to anyone who has something fresh and interesting to say or share, and who can write with impact and communicate their perspective clearly. We’re looking for books that marry deeply personal writing with cutting-edge cultural analysis.

We are interested in seeing pitches that address culture and its impact; individual cultural figures from a new perspective; social issues; expressions of identity; and the climate crisis and environmental issues.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book: 20,000 - 25,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Music: General, See guidelines.
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: General, See guidelines.
Politics/Political Science.
Sexuality/Gender.
Society/Culture: General, Current events, Pop culture, Social issues, See guidelines.
Technology.
Visual Arts: General, See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 Aug 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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