Rooted in place. Open to the world.
Rooted in Place
An independent literary studio and author platform
Windy Knoll Literary is the creative home for a growing portfolio of authors, books and related literary projects. Rooted in place and open to the world, Windy Knoll brings together cultural criticism, literary and speculative fiction, and intellectually serious nonfiction.
About the StudioHow the Work Is Made
On its own terms
Each project is developed on its own terms, shaped by what the work needs rather than by a house formula.
Its own voice and character
Every author and every book keeps a distinct identity. Nothing is flattened into a single studio style.
One standard
Whatever the form, the measure is the same: work worth reading now and worth returning to later.
Each is developed on its own terms, with its own voice and character.
Three Forms
Cultural criticism. Examining the forces shaping contemporary life.
Literary and speculative fiction. Compelling stories, told on their own terms.
Intellectually serious nonfiction. Enduring human questions, explored with care.
Our Commitments
Clarity of thought
Ideas set down plainly enough to be tested.
Depth of imagination
Stories and arguments that reach past the obvious.
Exacting craft
Sentences made with care, then made again.
Work worth reading now and worth returning to later.
For Agents, Editors and Partners
For professional enquiries concerning authors, books, rights, representation, media or partnerships, contact [email protected].
Literary agents and editors
Validating the studio, its authors and its projects. Enquiries about representation and individual titles are welcome.
Rights, media and partners
Rights, media and partnership enquiries concerning the studio’s authors, books and projects.
Readers
Meeting Windy Knoll through one of its authors or books. Readers are welcome to write.
Questions and Answers
What is Windy Knoll Literary?
An independent literary studio and author platform: the creative and commercial home for a growing portfolio of authors, books and related literary projects.
What kinds of work does the studio develop?
Cultural criticism, literary and speculative fiction, and intellectually serious nonfiction. The forms vary; the commitments of clarity of thought, depth of imagination and exacting craft do not.
What does “literary studio” mean here?
Each project is developed on its own terms, with its own voice and character, and held to the same standard: work worth reading now and worth returning to later. The studio is where that work is shaped, presented and brought to the right professional partners.
Does Windy Knoll accept unsolicited writing?
No. The studio develops its own portfolio of projects and does not consider unsolicited writing or proposals. Please do not send work through the enquiry form.
Who should get in touch?
Literary agents, editors, and rights, media and partnership professionals with an enquiry concerning the studio’s authors, books or projects. Readers are welcome to write too.
How do I make an enquiry?
Use the form below, or write to enquiries@windyknollliterary.com. Choosing an enquiry type helps your message reach the right conversation.
How is my information used?
Only to reply to your enquiry. The Privacy notice explains what is collected and how long it is kept.
Contact
Get in touch about our authors, books, rights, representation, media or partnerships. Readers are welcome to write, too.
Please do not send unsolicited manuscripts or proposals.