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Contribute a Story

Would you like to write a short story for one of our anthologies?

 

We are looking for writers and authors to contribute to the anthologies detailed below. Whether you are a seasoned scribe or an enthusiastic novice, we'd love to hear from you. We don't charge - ever.

 

There's no catch, so pick a project, and get writing! You can contribute to as many projects as you like.

For more details about a particular project, just click a cover below..

Deadline 30th June for Summer Publication

Pop Fiction Paperback Covers
Ashes
Local Man
Broadstairs Full Cover

Deadline 31st July for Late Summer Publication

Shanty Tales
Cornwall Full Cover
The Great Beyond
Perfectly Respectable People
Once Upon a Time in Crewe

Halloween Collection - Deadline 31st August for Autumn Publication

The Twilight Home
Do Not Read After Midnight
Tricks, Treats and Terror
Once Upon a Time in Whitby

Christmas Collection - Deadline 31st September for November Publication

A Sleigh Full of Stories
Oh No it Isn't!
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Christmas Avenue

Genre Month - Deadline 31st October for November Publication

Our First Books of 2027

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Testimonials

Sonder Books has been a breath of fresh air — inspiring themes, gorgeous anthologies, and a team that truly champions new voices. If you’re a writer looking for a positive, empowering publishing experience, Sonder is the place to be.

Marcus Jones

Author

Working with Sonder Books has been a genuinely positive experience. The team are thoughtful, supportive, and passionate about giving authors a platform to be heard. From start to finish, the process felt personal and encouraging, and I truly felt valued as a writer. It’s clear how much heart goes into everything they do, and it’s a wonderful home for stories that matter.

Kevin Graham

Author

Sonder Books has been great to work with. They backed my writing early on, which meant a lot to me, and working with them has felt straightforward and, most important to me, stress-free. Communication is clear, they’re supportive and I genuinely feel they care about the stories they publish. I’ve always felt my work was taken seriously, and that really matters a lot to me as a writer. I’m really proud to be part of what they’re building and excited to see them grow.

Montserrat Andreu-Marin

Author

Working with Sonder Books has been a dream come true. They have helped me to get my work published earlier than I would have done if I was working on my own. As an author at the start of her career, I have relished the opportunity to try out different genres, and find what suits me best.

Hannah Doyle

Author

I found out about Sonder from another writer and submitted a short story to the community project A Cornucopia of Curious Tales. It was exciting to be selected and I was thrilled to recognise several of the other authors on the project. Sonder was easy to work with and has provided a valuable outlet for the writing community.

Heather Ramsay

Author

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