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DEN Library
Independent, community-supported reading space
DEN's own books and carefully selected new literary voices in one place, without advertising, paid placement or promises from a publisher or agency.
DEN original books
Books by Arthur Dunbar
There are currently no published books on the DEN Library shelves. New volumes and accepted guest works will appear here later.
This shelf is being prepared
No works have been published in this category yet.
The first accepted works will appear here after editorial review and agreement with the author.
Apply as an authorClear roles
DEN Library is not a publishing house or literary agency
DEN Library does not provide print publishing, ISBN administration, book distribution, sales, rights management or author representation.
You cannot join as an investor, and applying does not create a publishing, agency or employment agreement. This is an edited online reading and introduction space where copyright remains with authors.
DEN does not negotiate with publishers, distributors or other partners on an author's behalf.
The form, scope and duration of publication are agreed separately in writing for every accepted work.
Authors to discover
New voices in the library
DEN Library is a carefully edited reading space, not a publishing house or literary agency. Every guest work is reviewed and discussed with the author before reaching readers.
Longer works
Full books
Novels, tales, non-fiction and other longer works where the author chooses full online publication.
Standalone reading
Shorter works and extracts
Short stories, poems, essays, tales and book extracts published as standalone reading.
Author profiles
A face and story behind the works
Authors who wish can have a profile with a photo or initials, a writing introduction and all their works published in DEN Library.
Our selection is just beginning
Awaiting our first new authors
If you have a finished book, short story, poem, tale or essay, or would like to share a book extract, you can already submit it for editorial review.
Editorial criteria
What can appear on DEN Library's shelves?
Our aim is to offer every featured work to readers with confidence; selection is not a competition or quality ranking.
An original voice
Offers an independent idea, story or perspective.
Offers value
Offers an experience, insight, knowledge or genuine human connection.
Respectful
Respects other people's dignity and the sensitivities of its intended audience.
An editable manuscript
Clearly structured, with an author open to working together on editing.
Rights cleared for publication
Usage rights for the text, cover, illustrations and quotations are in place.
Suitable for the audience
The language and subject suit the stated readership.
DEN original book – an original work by Arthur DunbarDEN selection · Guest author – an editorially reviewed guest workFull book – the full work is readable onlineExtract or shorter work – a separately published text
Open invitation
Apply to join DEN Library as an author
You can apply with a finished book, an extract or a shorter work. This is an opportunity for online introduction and publication, not a publishing or agency agreement. Submitting, providing support or having a business relationship does not guarantee publication.
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Introduce yourself and your work.Provide the title, genre and shareable manuscript link, and indicate whether you would like an author profile.
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Editorial review follows.We review the content, readership, language and publication rights.
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You receive feedback and an opportunity to discuss.Before publication, we agree the scope of the text, author profile, cover and permissions together.
The library is a growing workshop.
Original books and new creative voices in one calm reading space, always with the author's permission and responsibility towards readers.