For Authors
Publish With Us
Bring your dream to life with a publishing partner who understands your story.
Your Story Deserves to Be Told
You've written your manuscript. We'll take it from there.
You've poured your heart into your manuscript. The words are on the page — and the journey to bringing your book to life is just beginning. At ChocoLit Press™, we believe that every story is important — especially stories from Black voices.
Whether you're writing about the Black experience in the Caribbean, Africa, the UK, Canada, or the United States, we're here to ensure your work is celebrated, elevated, and shared with the world.
Why ChocoLit Press™?
A Platform for Black Authors
We specialize in Black stories — from contemporary to historical, from memoirs to children's books. ChocoLit Press™ is committed to publishing books that reflect the richness of Black culture, history, and identity in all its diversity.
Relationships, Not Transactions
We don't just want to publish your book — we want to build a lasting relationship with you. We reply to every submission, whether we move forward or not.
Support from Start to Finish
From professional editing to designing the perfect cover, from formatting to creating a strategic marketing plan — we handle the details so you can focus on telling your story.
Global Reach, Local Impact
From Amazon to bookstores, libraries, and community organizations, we ensure your work gets the visibility it deserves — globally and in your own community.
What's Included
Website & Book Branding
A custom website for your book, complete with branding materials and promotional graphics.
Cover Design & Formatting
From cover design to interior formatting — your book looks stunning in digital and print.
Professional Editing
Our skilled editors will refine your narrative to ensure it's clear, engaging, and polished.
Global Distribution
Get your book into bookstores, libraries, and online retailers worldwide.
Marketing & Promotion
Social media outreach, connections with Black literary bloggers and reviewers, and more.
Animated Book Trailer
A professional animated trailer and promotional materials to share your book with the world.
Our Process
Submit Your Manuscript
Complete the form below. We review every submission and promise to respond.
Editorial Process
If we move forward, we work through a detailed editorial process to refine and perfect your book.
Publishing & Distribution
We handle printing, digital formats, and global distribution.
Marketing & Promotion
We create a marketing strategy to reach the right readers.
Tell Us About Your Project
Submit Your Manuscript
We read every submission and promise to respond, whether we're moving forward or not.
Common Questions
Children's books, young adult fiction, adult fiction, memoirs and nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels — all centered on Black experiences and identities.
You retain full ownership of your copyright throughout and beyond our publishing partnership.
From manuscript submission to book release, typically 6–12 months, depending on manuscript complexity.
Absolutely — we welcome submissions from Black authors worldwide.