If you think you have a book X-communication will want to publish, please read our submission guidelines before sending us your work. And remember, if your work isn't what we're looking for, we can always help you publish it on your own.

X-communication occasionally publishes unique non-fiction books that primarily focus on the region surrounding the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, including Minnesota’s Arrowhead and Iron Range, Lake Superior’s Minnesota North Shore and Wisconsin South Shore. In particular, we are looking for book’s on the area’s history.

X-communication welcomes unsolicited submissions—just as long as they’re right for us.

X-communication has never published fiction or poetry short stories, but we will consider a novel or collection of poems or stories if it fits our other criteria.

X-communication might consider publishing biographies or memoirs, but only those about people from our region whose stories have social or historic significance to the region outlined above.

X-communication does not accept electronic submissions.

X-communication attempts to reply to all submissions in a timely manner, but please allow us 30-60 days to review and reply to your proposal.

Please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your submission:

• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope large enough to return your manuscript.
  (Submissions without a SASE will not be returned; X-communication is not responsible for their return).
• Include a portion of your manuscript, including a table of contents, the introduction, and a few sample chapters (including the first chapter). Manuscripts must be typed, double spaced, with 1-inch margins  (easier for us to read). Do not do any fancy formatting to your manuscript.
• Include copies of any artwork the book includes. (DO NOT send us any original artwork or the original copy of your work—we cannot guarantee their safe return.)
• Include a proposal explaining the book, its target audience, its sales potential, and a short “about-the-author” -like bio of yourself.

If you think your book is right for us, follow the guidelines above and mail your submission to:

Acquisitions Editor
X-communication
118 Chester Parkway
Duluth, Minnesota 55805