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Moondoll Press

Books that are just off-center of the mainstream—accessible experimentalism for readers who crave something different

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Why We Exist

Bridging the Gap

Readers want more than formulaic mainstream fiction, but literary fiction often feels intimidating. Most experimental presses are closed to unagented authors. We’re the bridge—entertaining stories with unique, quirky elements that challenge without alienating.

Just Off-Center Genre-Bending

Commercial appeal meets experimental elements

Helping Authors Build Community

Comprehensive, immersive marketing campaigns, not 2-week templated abandonment

No Gatekeepers

Open submissions for authors with and without agents

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Publishing Transparency as Entertainment

Multimedia Integration

Cinematic book trailers and cross-platform storytelling through Moondoll Creative

The Moondoll Collective

More than readers—creative collaborators, early access reviewers, and book ambassadors

Experiential Events

Pop-up literary experiences, bookstore takeovers, and community building

Fan-Fueled Content

Promoting fan-made content with pride

If This Sounds Like You…

  • “The Genre Bridge-Builder” – You love tropey genre titles but want more literary complexity
  • “The Evolved Romantasy Reader” – You’ve consumed mainstream romantasy and crave innovation
  • “The Witchy Millennial” – You want books that match your aesthetic with intellectual substance
  • “The Fandom Participant” – You create fan content and want books with rich worlds worth exploring

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Calling All Boundary-Blurring Authors

What We’re Seeking:

  • Literary fiction with speculative elements
  • Fantasy that breaks from tired tropes
  • Stories that make you think while keeping pages turning
  • Works that feel like they could be adapted by A24
  • International voices and diverse perspectives

What We Offer

  • Open submissions (no agent required)
  • 6-month promotional campaigns
  • Fan community building support
  • Multimedia marketing content
  • Cross-platform development opportunities

Join the Moondoll Collective

Evolution of music industry ‘street teams’ for literary community. Get behind-the-scenes content, participate in cover design votes (and eventually title votes!), early access to titles, and help shape the future of experimental publishing. This isn’t just a newsletter—it’s a movement.