About & Submissions

Erratum Fictions (est. 2022) publishes works of experimental fiction and theory-fiction that take the form of the book, and the manner of its appreciation, as a critical problem space. All books are released in paperback.

The Academic Division (est. 2024) specialises in short-form books or minigraphs of (~30-40K). The Academic Division welcomes formal innovation as well as work that pushes thought in new directions from within traditional academic constraints. It is not wedded to a particular discipline, only to books which seek to rethink the existing settlement. Books published by the Academic Division are made available fully open access and free to download. They are also available for purchase in paperback. The press does not charge a book processing charge (BPC). All revenues from the Academic Division go towards maintaining the press.

Erratum Translations (est. 2025) publishes experimental and theory-driven works in collaboration with international presses and translators.

Erratum Reviews publishes occasional book reviews. Any book can be reviewed, from any period, if something needs to be said about how that text may still interrupt the settlement and throw its world out of sync.

Erratum is also a home to the imprint, University of Fools Press (first book here).

Erratum is associated with the journal CounterText and the publishers: Punctum Books, Minor Literature[s], Anti-Oedipus Press, Schism Press, Inside the Castle and Spirit Duplicator. The press was founded by Ansgar Allen and is based in Sheffield, UK.

submissions

For Erratum Fictions (opens Jan 2026), please send manuscripts to contact [at] erratumpress [dot] com and include 'Erratum Fictions' in the subject line. Include the manuscript as an attachment and a brief overview of the project and author intro within the body of the email. Please also explain why you feel your submission fits with aims of the press. To get an idea of what Erratum is likely to publish, do consult the back catalogue and include a photograph of an Erratum title in your possession with your submission that aligns with or speaks to your work. It is unlikely that an Erratum title will sell large numbers and sales will depend upon author networks and connections - the press is committed to bringing books into existence that might not otherwise be published, books that simply need to exist. Simultaneous submissions are encouraged, just get in touch if your work is accepted elsewhere. If you don't hear back within a month, please assume your work is not quite right for the press at the moment.

For submissions to the Academic Division, please see this guidance.

To pitch to Erratum Reviews, please get in touch by email with a full draft where possible. Reviewers are asked to arrange their own review copies and be generous to the texts they are engaging with (unless a takedown is surely owed). Small presses favoured. Lengths will vary according to the demands of the piece (usually 700-1000 words). Tangents welcome.

review copies

Erratum welcomes requests for review copies and appreciates the time and effort that reviewers commit to their work. In order to request review copies (either electronic or paperback) please email the press. Review copies can be sent to publishers directly or to individual reviewers.

For prospective reviewers please state where a review would be placed (ideally, if possible, with the agreement of the book review publisher).

Support

Small independent presses such as Erratum operate a fragile economy. To support the press and its authors please do consider buying our books, reviewing them, and sharing them with others.

A Sheffield-based press, publishing the international avant-garde | Erratum confronts the dead end of educated/literary culture & deploys that culture against itself.

Submissions open for Academic Division & Reviews ; Erratum Fictions opens Jan 2026.

Editor

Ansgar Allen

Editorial advisory board

D. Harlan Wilson

David Vichnar

Eileen Fradenburg Joy

Gary J. Shipley

John Trefry

Louis Armand

Steve Hanson