Do you have an obsession? A subject that you think would make an incredible Sidekick-style book? Send us your ideas for a collaborative, combinatory masterpiece.
In a break from our normal Sidekick practice, we're handing over the curatorial reins to you. We're seeking proposals for the &Friends series, an experimental new series of amalgamatic poetry books, in which individual author-editors collate, curate, adapt and remix, combining original composition with work they’ve solicited or borrowed from elsewhere.
Please note: This call is not for single-author collections, but hybrid books, in the spirit of our Headbooks and Hipflasks.
We’re inviting 200-word proposals along with a sample of 10-20 pages, not full manuscripts. In your submission, we'll ask you to discuss the amalgamatic elements in your proposal and share your vision for the book.
What if I’m not UK-based?
We accept submissions from outside the UK, but be aware that bookshops near you may not be able to stock the book, and ordering extra copies will incur international postage fees.
Find out more
here
Deadline: 15 August 2026