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Introducing Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives
Breaking Boundaries,
One E-Book at a Time
A New Chapter
Welcome to Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives—an exciting new initiative from our Press that celebrates creativity, community, and the power of storytelling.
This series opens the door for us to publish bold, experimental, and emerging voices exclusively as e-books, taking advantage of the unique possibilities that digital publishing offers. With this flexibility, we can embrace stories that push boundaries, explore new ideas, and offer fresh perspectives. Our goal is to create space for writers, poets, and artists whose work might not fit traditional molds but deserves to be heard.
A Community of Creativity
Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives are more than just books—they are part of a growing community of readers, creators, and thinkers committed to justice and inclusion. We believe that stories have the power to connect us, inspire change, and nurture belonging. With this series, we’re building a space where contributors can experiment, take risks, and share their truths, knowing they are supported and valued. We are especially interested in submissions from underrepresented voices, including disabled, Mad, Crip, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ creators, and writers from the Global South.
What You'll Find Here:
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Works that blur genres, mix media, and offer new ways to engage with the world.
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Poets, writers, and artists from diverse backgrounds, each contributing to a vibrant and inclusive community.
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Opportunities for collaboration and connection between authors and readers.
Why Digital?
The digital format allows us to do more—publish more stories, feature more creators, and foster deeper connections. We love that this approach is not just sustainable but also makes our work accessible to a wider audience, ensuring that everyone can engage with the stories that resonate with them.
And yes, by minimizing printing costs, we’re able to reinvest in the work itself—bringing you thoughtful, curated pieces while continuing to support the heart of our mission. This also makes our books more affordable for readers, ensuring greater accessibility for everyone who wants to engage with these stories.
Build Community and Make an Impact
Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives is more than just a publishing platform—it’s a community-driven series that connects authors with a vibrant and growing network of readers and creators. Being part of this initiative means engaging with others who share a passion for justice, inclusion, and bold storytelling. Digital formats also offer the advantage of faster release timelines, allowing authors to see their work in the world sooner and connect with audiences without delay.
Thoughtful Marketing and Support
Authors published through Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives will receive the same level of care, attention, and promotion as our print titles. This includes tailored marketing efforts, digital events, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with readers. We ensure that every author retains the same royalties and recognition as those published in print, making participation in Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives just as valued and celebrated.
If you’re an author, poet, or artist interested in being part of this community, learn more about how to submit below.
Submit to Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives
We Are Now Open for Submissions!
Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives is a new initiative from our Press, creating space for bold, experimental, and impactful e-books that align with our mission of justice, creativity, and inclusion.
We welcome submissions from writers, poets, artists, and storytellers whose work might not fit traditional molds but deserves to be shared. This series thrives on digital formats, allowing us to explore new ways of engaging with storytelling. Whether your piece is experimental, multimedia, or genre-defying, we want to hear from you!
What We're Looking For:
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Genres: Poetry, essays, short stories, memoir, mixed media, or any form that blends theory and lived experience.
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Themes: Madness, disability, Cripness, neurodiversity, spirituality, theology, Mad/disability justice and community.
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We are particularly interested in submissions that contribute to our "Doing Radical Trauma Work Series"—pieces that explore intersectional ways of understanding trauma, trauma theologies, intergenerational or historical trauma, narratives of resistance and healing, and spiritual practices for living with trauma.
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Length: Submissions of all lengths are welcome, from short-form work to longer manuscripts.
What We're Not Looking For:
While we welcome bold, experimental, and diverse submissions, we ask that the work you submit be unpublished in its current form. This includes content previously shared on personal blogs, Facebook, or other social media platforms. We encourage new, original work or significantly reworked pieces that align with the themes of Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives. If you’re unsure whether your submission fits, feel free to reach out and ask!
How We Work: Crip Time and Community Collaboration
At Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives, we honour Crip time—a way of working that respects pacing, rest, and the unique rhythms of every project. Creating your book is a collaborative process. We’ll work with you through every step, from editing and refining the manuscript to preparing it for release. Your voice and vision remain at the center throughout.
We’ll be here to support you every step of the way, and we invite you to get involved in ways that feel meaningful and accessible—through events, digital outreach, or sharing your work with your community online. Every effort, no matter the size, helps build momentum and ensures your story reaches those who need to hear it.
Every Book, Every Voice, Every Connection Matters
By publishing with Mad & Crip Digital Exclusives, your work becomes part of a community-driven effort to support bold, experimental, and emerging voices. Every e-book sold directly supports the Press’s mission—ensuring we can continue to publish thought-provoking work, sustain accessibility, and foster creativity rooted in justice. Your contribution as an author helps build a space where stories like yours can thrive and reach those who need them most.
Submission Guidelines:
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Please submit your work as a Word or PDF file.
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Include a brief bio and a short summary of your submission (no more than 200 words).
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Let us know why you want to publish with us and how you hope to contribute to the community through engagement and outreach efforts (150-200 words).
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It's okay if your manuscript isn’t finished—we’re open to discussing ideas, dreaming with you, and working with you as you write and create.
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Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere as soon as you can.
What Happens Next:
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All submissions will be reviewed by our team, and you can expect a response within 1-2 months.
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If your work is selected, we’ll discuss next steps together such as timelines for publication and how our collaborative editing process works etc.
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Contributors will be part of our vibrant Mad & Crip community, with opportunities to connect with readers and other authors through digital events and promotions.
How to Submit:
Email your submission to Editor Amy at amy@madandcriptheologypress.ca with the subject line: Mad & Crip Digital Submission – [Your Name]. We look forward to reading your work and welcoming you to our community!