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    FORESHORE STILLWATER

    Stillwater is an imprint of Foreshore Publishing. 
     

    Mission Statement

    Stillwater publishes thoughtful, accessible non-fiction that supports inner growth, emotional resilience, and conscious ways of living. Our books explore the deeper currents of human experience—where psychology meets spirituality, and where reflection leads to meaningful change.
     
    We are drawn to work that is grounded, humane, and expansive: books that offer clarity without dogma, insight without urgency, and guidance without prescription. From personal growth and mental health to travel, mindfulness, and contemplative wisdom, Stillwater titles invite readers to slow down, look inward, and engage more fully with themselves and the world.
     
     

    Editorial Scope & Boundaries

    What We Publish

    Stillwater welcomes non-fiction that aligns with one or more of the following areas:
     
    • Personal Growth & Mindset
      Books that cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, confidence, purpose, and clarity.
    • Mental Health & Emotional Resilience
      Thoughtful, supportive works addressing anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout, and healing—written with care, responsibility, and respect for readers’ wellbeing.
    • Mindfulness & Slow Living
      Titles encouraging presence, rest, balance, and more intentional ways of living in a fast-paced world.
    • Consciousness, Psychology & Inner Inquiry
      Works integrating modern psychology or neuroscience with contemplative traditions, self-inquiry, or philosophical exploration of the mind.
    • Mysticism & Non-Duality
      Grounded explorations of spiritual experience, oneness, and contemplative insight, written for a broad, curious readership.
    • Travel, Culture & Ways of Living
      Narrative or reflective non-fiction exploring place, culture, and alternative ways of engaging with life and the natural world.
    • New Age & Alternative Practices
      Considered explorations of meditation, indigenous wisdom, energy practices, or metaphysical ideas—presented with discernment, context, and ethical awareness.
     
     

    What We Do Not Publish

    To maintain clarity and trust with readers, Stillwater does not consider:
    • Purely instructional “quick-fix” or hustle-driven self-help
    • Works promoting harmful, misleading, or medically irresponsible claims
    • Content that discourages evidence-based mental health care
    • Dogmatic, proselytising, or exclusionary spiritual writing
    • Highly technical academic texts written primarily for specialists
    • Political manifestos or overtly partisan works
    • Fiction, poetry, or children’s books (handled by other Foreshore imprints)

    Submission Guidelines

    Stillwater is open to submissions from both established and emerging writers whose work aligns with our mission.
     

    What to Submit

    Please include:
    1. A proposal (Word or PDF), including:
      • Overview and central premise
      • Target readership
      • How the book fits within the Stillwater imprint
      • Author background and relevant experience
      • Brief marketing and positioning notes
    2. Sample material
      1. 1–3 chapters or up to 10,000 words
    3. Estimated word count and current status of the manuscript
     

    What We Look For

    • A clear, compassionate authorial voice
    • Depth, nuance, and originality of thought
    • Practical insight balanced with reflection
    • Cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness
    • Writing that is accessible without oversimplifying complex ideas
     
    Platform is helpful but not essential; we are most interested in clarity of vision, quality of writing, and resonance with readers.
     

    How to Submit

    Submissions should be sent to:
     
    Please include “Stillwater Submission” in the subject line.
    Due to volume, we regret that we can respond only to submissions under active consideration.
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