Past Imperfect

A project of Flatiron Foothills Publications (see other related projects).

This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2026)

About

Past Imperfect is an independent press specializing in historical fiction that breaks molds, busts myths, and challenges the way readers see, feel, and understand the past. Focusing on sensory details, women’s stories, diverse perspectives, and rarer settings, Past Imperfect aims to immerse readers into history forgotten with words remembered.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.)
The fee is USD $12 (average for publishers that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2025

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Print Publication Print Publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Subgenre: Historical

Lengths:

Novella: 20,000 - 40,000 words.
Fiction Collection: More than 20,000 words.
Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: 30% net proceeds.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 23 Apr 2026