Submissions for The Bookseller’s LGBTQ+ Focus open

The Bookseller will publish a LGBTQ+ Focus issue of the magazine on 14th April 2023 ahead of Pride month in June.

Commissioning will be led by Sophie Scott-Foss, production sub-editor at The Bookseller. She said, “This is a great opportunity to take a look at the industry from a queer perspective and shine a light on the work of LGBTQ+ authors, illustrators, booksellers and publishing professionals.”

Submissions are now being welcomed for the issue which will include interviews, features and opinion pieces. Scott-Foss is looking for pieces focusing on LGBTQ+ people and topics within the book trade. Pitches from writers including authors, agents, editors, industry employees and booksellers should be sent to Scott-Foss at sophie.scott-foss@thebookseller.com by 17th February.

A preview of books, showcasing LGBTQ+ authors and stories will also be published in the same issue. Book submissions, for titles to be published between May 2023 and April 2024, should be sent to The Bookseller by 17th February 2023. Printed books for the preview may be sent, with an AI, by 17th February, to Katie Fraser at The Stage Media Company, 47 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XT, or an electronic AI may be sent to Katie.Fraser@thebookseller.com. For advertising support, please contact Emma.Lowe@thebookseller.com.