Leaf Books
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Leaf Books is a small independent publishing house based in South Wales
. It specialises in the publication of short fiction, micro-fiction and poetry by both new and established authors. Since its inception in 2006, the company has put over 200 authors into print. Leaf Books is also known for its series of A6
pocket-sized books, each book containing one short story (3000-5000 words) or a collection of short poems or micro-fiction.
Leaf Books has links to the University of Glamorgan
, and was launched with the help of the university's GTI project. The publishing company was started with the intention of providing a publishing outlet for short story writers beyond the usual route of magazines or anthologies. The company runs several competitions a year. All titles are selected anonymously from competition entries and published in competition anthologies. Leaf Books also offers various authors' services under its Root Creations imprint, including critiques, web pages and help with self-publishing.
South Wales
South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the north and west. The most densely populated region in the south-west of the United Kingdom, it is home to around 2.1 million people and includes the capital city of...
. It specialises in the publication of short fiction, micro-fiction and poetry by both new and established authors. Since its inception in 2006, the company has put over 200 authors into print. Leaf Books is also known for its series of A6
ISO 216
ISO 216 specifies international standard paper sizes used in most countries in the world today. It defines the "A" and "B" series of paper sizes, including A4, the most commonly available size...
pocket-sized books, each book containing one short story (3000-5000 words) or a collection of short poems or micro-fiction.
Leaf Books has links to the University of Glamorgan
University of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff...
, and was launched with the help of the university's GTI project. The publishing company was started with the intention of providing a publishing outlet for short story writers beyond the usual route of magazines or anthologies. The company runs several competitions a year. All titles are selected anonymously from competition entries and published in competition anthologies. Leaf Books also offers various authors' services under its Root Creations imprint, including critiques, web pages and help with self-publishing.