"In a society where oppression is structural, constitutive of sociality itself, only what that society throws off - its mistakes or its pariahs - can serve the future." Leo Bersani – The Gay Outlaw
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. Authors published by Erratum Fictions receive 30% royalties paid annually.
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. All revenues from the Academic Division go towards maintaining the press.
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 associated with the journal CounterText and pioneer of open access publishing Punctum Books, as well as rare prodigies 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 (currently closed to subs), 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 introduction of yourself as its author within the body of the email. Please also explain why you feel your submission fits with aims of the press. 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).
