Hardd is Welsh for beautiful. Hardd Press is a publisher of beautiful works of literature, which include poetry, short stories, essays, and both fiction and non-fiction books.
We are interested in works that uphold human dignity, that regard all creatures as precious, and treasure the immensely beautiful natural world in which we live.
We do not accept manuscripts that deal with subject matter that is racist, sexist, exploitive, or pornographic.
We accept manuscripts intended for readers of all ages, especially submissions on environmental education, environmental stewardship, sustainability, clean and renewable energy, gardening, and storytelling.
Guidelines for submitting transcripts: Please send all submissions electronically to: submissions(insert @ symbol here)harddpress.com
For books include: 1) A one page executive summary of the work 2) A table of contents 3) The first chapter or one other chapter of your choosing 4) A short biography
For short stories, essays, and poetry, include: 1) A one page summary of the work 2) A table of contents 3) A sample poem or short story 4) A short biography. In the event we do not accept your submission we will try to suggest other publishers who might be favorable.
No matter what, the fact that you have labored to produce something beautiful is true art, and most certainly should be shared. If we are the best fit to share your work, we would be proud to be your publisher. Within two weeks of your initial submission you will receive notification of our interest to publish. If we are interested, we will ask for the complete manuscript at that time. This should be submitted electronically as well.