For Authors and Estates

Working With Albanika Press

Publishing for authors and estates at Albanika Press is shaped by a shared responsibility and clarity. The press approaches each project as a collaborative process, grounded in respect for the work’s origins and the intentions of its creators. This includes attention to editorial integrity, contextual framing, and the practical considerations involved in bringing a book to publication in a thoughtful and sustainable way.

We value partnerships grounded in:

• Mutual trust and transparency

• Respect for authorial voice and legacy

• Long-term availability and institutional relevance

Publication is treated as the beginning of stewardship, not the end of a transaction.

Translation and Estate Partnerships

Through the Mesagjeritë Shqiptare imprint, Albanika Press publishes English-language translations of historically significant Albanian literary works. For translated works and historical texts, Albanika Press works closely with estates and rights holders to ensure that editions are prepared with care. This may involve consultation around translation approach, introductory materials, and presentation decisions that support accuracy and accessibility. The goal is not rapid dissemination, but durable publication that allows a work to be read and understood over time.

We work directly with:

• Literary estates

• Foundations

• Rights holders and cultural institutions

Projects considered under this imprint typically involve:

• Estate-managed or historically important works

• Ethical translation with attention to original voice and context

• Editions that may include introductions, translator’s notes, or scholarly framing

Rights agreements are tailored to the specific work and are designed to support clarity, stewardship, and long-term accessibility.

Original Illustrated Works

Through the Slim Shady imprint, Albanika Press publishes original illustrated books and series for children. For these original projects, authors and illustrators are encouraged to consider whether their work aligns with the press’s focus on restraint, emotional intelligence, and editorial selectivity. Albanika Press does not operate on open submission cycles or broad calls for manuscripts. Instead, projects are developed through direct inquiry and mutual evaluation, allowing both the press and prospective collaborators to determine fit before proceeding.

We consider projects that:

• Center emotionally intelligent storytelling

• Demonstrate narrative restraint and clarity of intent

• Are suitable for families, classrooms, and libraries

• Align with the imprint’s gentle, reflective tone

Original works are developed collaboratively and deliberately, with attention to language, visual storytelling, and long-term coherence.

What We Consider

By maintaining a small and focused publishing program, Albanika Press is able to build long-term relationships with authors and estates. This approach supports sustained attention to each title and ensures that publishing decisions are guided by editorial judgment rather than production volume or market pressure.

Albanika Press considers projects that:

• Align clearly with our stated publishing programs and values

• Demonstrate depth of voice and purpose

• Benefit from careful, small-scale development

• Are suited to long-term stewardship rather than rapid release

What We Do Not Consider

To maintain focus and integrity, Albanika Press does not consider:

• Unsolicited manuscripts outside our defined programs

• High-volume genre fiction or trend-driven nonfiction

• Projects seeking rapid commercialization or mass-market rollout

• Works that require extensive marketing or promotional campaigns

How to Inquire

Inquiries from authors, estates, and institutions are welcome when aligned with the scope outlined above.

Please include:

• A brief description of the work and its significance

• Rights status and representation (if applicable)

• Relevant background or contextual information

General submissions are not accepted.

Our Commitment

Albanika Press works with authors, translators, estates, and rights holders whose projects align with the press’s editorial scope and long-term publishing philosophy. The press publishes selectively, considering each submission in relation to its literary significance, historical context, and suitability for careful development rather than volume-driven release.

Albanika Press is committed to:

• Editorial integrity across all imprints

• Clear and proportionate rights structures

• Respectful collaboration

• Long-term availability and care for the works we publish