Origami Books, named after the Japanese art of folding paper into intricate three-dimensional objects, is a specialised publishing imprint of Parrésia Publishers Ltd. It publishes all genres of writing, including textbooks and other customised books, for clients interested in self-publishing with an emphasis on quality editing, superior aesthetics and world-class production.
The Origami Advantage
By choosing Origami, authors gain numerous advantages in the publishing journey:
Creative Freedom
We celebrate and encourage creativity in all genres. Whether your work is fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, or any other genre, Origami provides the freedom for authors to express themselves fully and authentically.
Total Control
With Origami, authors retain control over every aspect of the book production process. You have the final say from cover design and interior layout to formatting and editing. Our experienced team of professionals will guide you through the process, offering support and advice as needed.
Personalised Publishing Experience
We understand that every author has unique needs and preferences. Origami offers a personalised publishing experience tailored to your requirements. We work closely with you to ensure that your book truly reflects your vision.
Origami Marketing System
One of the standout features of Origami is the Origami Marketing System. When you publish with Origami, your book benefits from our established distribution and marketing channels, just like our traditional Parrésia Books. This means your work will be promoted alongside our other titles, maximising its visibility and reach.
Expert Guidance
While you have control, you are not alone. Our team of professionals with extensive experience in the publishing industry will guide you through the process, offering support, feedback, and advice. We are here to help you make informed decisions and ensure your book meets the highest quality standards.
Joining the Parrésia Family
Publishing with Origami means you become part of the larger Parrésia family. We are dedicated to nurturing and supporting our authors, providing them with a platform to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. By leveraging the collective strength of our publishing house, we aim to bring attention to your work and connect it with eager readers.
We invite authors who are seeking a publishing experience that combines creative freedom, control, and professional support to consider Origami Books. Together, let’s craft a book that reflects your unique voice and share it with the world.
Contact us today to learn more about Origami Books and how we can help you turn your literary dreams into reality.
The Origami imprint will consider submissions in the following categories:
- Poetry
- Short stories
- Anthologies
- Religious fiction and non-fiction
- Educational/Academic
- Historical Fiction
- Drama
- Fiction works previously self-published
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Young Adult Fiction
Submissions/Enquiry email: origami@parresia.com.ng
Submission formats
Manuscripts must be typed. We do not accept handwritten.
Please make sure that manuscripts do not have the printing functionality disabled.
If watermarks are included, please ensure that the text behind the watermark is legible. Most importantly, files MUST be sent in PDF or Microsoft Word formats (we will not accept files saved in WordPad or sent via links to a website).
Please do not paste or type your submission in the body of the email.
Unlike our Regium imprint, Origami submissions are accepted all year round.