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About The Literary Crest

Where great books earn their crest.

The Literary Crest is an international editorial magazine and author promotion house. We celebrate writers and their books through editorials, press releases, articles, interviews and promotional campaigns, presented with the care and polish of a premium literary publication.

Who we are

A home for authors, everywhere

We believe every book deserves to be seen. Our editorial team writes professional coverage that tells your story, explains what makes your book special and connects it with readers who will love it.

We work with debut writers, independent and self-published authors, hybrid authors and traditionally published bestsellers. Whatever stage of your career, we help your work stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Important

A fee-based publication

The Literary Crest is a fee-based publication. Features, press releases, articles, interviews and promotional campaigns are paid services. Your fee covers professional writing, editing, design, publishing and promotion of your coverage. Package details are shared on request after you submit your book.

What we do

Our services for authors and their books

Editorial Features

Long-form, professionally written essays that place you and your book in a wider literary conversation.

Press Releases

Official announcements for launches, awards, milestones and events, written in industry-standard format.

Articles & Reviews

Craft pieces, book spotlights and thoughtful reviews that show readers why your book matters.

Author Interviews

Conversations that reveal the person behind the page and build a lasting connection with readers.

Promotion Campaigns

Newsletter placements, social media promotion and coordinated launch campaigns.

Search Visibility

Permanent, search-friendly pages that help readers, media and publishers find you online.

Why it matters

Benefits for you and your book

  • Greater visibility for you and your book in front of engaged readers worldwide
  • Professional, credible coverage you can quote on covers, websites and press kits
  • A permanent online feature that keeps working for your book long after launch
  • Stronger author brand and authority within your genre
  • Direct links to your book on Amazon and other retailers to drive sales
  • Shareable editorials and press releases for your social media and newsletters
  • Improved discoverability in search engines for your name and titles
  • Attention from book clubs, bloggers, podcasters, media and industry professionals
  • Support for launches, re-launches, awards, series and backlist titles
  • Expert editorial voice that presents your story at its very best

Worldwide

We welcome authors from every country on earth.

Every Author

Debut, indie, hybrid and traditionally published.

Editorial Integrity

Every piece is written and edited by professionals.

Premium Presentation

Magazine-quality design worthy of your work.

Every genre welcome

We accept books of every genre

Fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose, if you wrote it with heart, we want to feature it. Genres we cover include:

Literary FictionContemporary FictionRomanceRomantic ComedyDark RomanceRomantasyFantasyEpic FantasyScience FictionDystopianThrillerPsychological SuspenseMysteryCrimeLegal ThrillerHorrorGothicHistorical FictionMythological RetellingsYoung AdultNew AdultMiddle GradeChildren's BooksPoetryMemoirBiographyAutobiographySelf-HelpPersonal DevelopmentBusiness & FinanceLeadershipHealth & WellnessSpirituality & ReligionChristian FictionFaith & InspirationPhilosophyPsychologyHistoryPolitics & Current AffairsTrue CrimeTravelFood & CookingArt & PhotographyScience & NatureTechnologyEducationParenting & FamilyHumorShort StoriesAnthologiesGraphic Novels & ComicsDrama & PlaysEssaysLGBTQ+ FictionWesternsAction & AdventureParanormalUrban FantasyWomen's FictionTranslated Fiction…and every other genre
All over the world

We welcome authors from every country

The Literary Crest is a truly global publication. Wherever you write from, your book has a place here. We accept authors from all 196 countries below:

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Costa Rica
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestine
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
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  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
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  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
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  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe