Can I submit my own writing to the collection?
Can I submit my own writing to the collection?
Answer
Yes! Houston area authors can submit both physical and electronic works for consideration to be added to the HPL collection.
For physical copies:
- Submit the Local Author Submission form
- Print out the confirmation sheet, and attach it to the physical copy of your work.
- Drop off at your local Houston Public Library location OR
- Mail the physical work to:
- Houston Public Library
Library Materials Services
Local Authors Collection Submissions
500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77002
- Houston Public Library
For eBooks:
Submit to one of the following publishers that distribute to OverDrive:
This list is not comprehensive and is for Houston area local authors' information only. This is not to be considered Houston Public Library's endorsement of any particularly company or service.
Draft2Digital
- This company allows authors to select a wide variety of distributors including OverDrive, Kobo, and smashwords. For addition to the HPL collection, choose OverDrive.
- Best ways to share with libraries via OverDrive!
- Step-by-step instructions for how to publish.
IngramSpark
KOBO
Lulu