A Simple Way to Support Unsolicited Press (and Get an Audiobook Thank You)
Independent publishing runs on belief—belief in writers, in books that take risks, and in the idea that literary culture is worth sustaining outside of profit-first systems.
It also runs on logistics. And those logistics are not small.
Like most independent presses, Unsolicited Press carries real, unavoidable costs long before books ever reach readers: production expenses paid upfront, inventory that comes back unsold through returns, marketing costs required for books to be seen at all, and the ongoing operational work that keeps everything moving responsibly.
Right now, we’re in a moment where community support truly matters.
We’re raising $30,000 to support press operations—covering the real debt small presses incur and ensuring we can print, market, and support the books coming in the year ahead.
A flexible way to help right now
If you want to support the press but aren’t sure what to buy—or want something flexible—we’re offering a simple option through the end of the year:
Now through December 31, anyone who purchases a $25 or more Unsolicited Press gift card will receive a free audiobook as a thank-you.
Gift cards can be used for:
books and preorders
digital products
services and consultations
You can gift the card to someone else—or keep it for yourself and decide later.
And the audiobook? That’s our way of saying thank you for showing up when it counts.
👉 Purchase a gift card here:
https://www.unsolicitedpress.com/merch/p/unsolicited-press-gift-card
Why gift cards matter
Gift cards help in a very real, immediate way. They support cash flow now while allowing readers to choose books or products later. For a small press, that flexibility makes a meaningful difference—especially during year-end planning and production for the coming publishing season.
They also lower decision fatigue. You don’t have to pick the “right” title today to help. You can simply say: I want this work to continue.
Every bit of support adds up
We’ve said this before, and it remains true: if everyone who follows Unsolicited Press donated $10 or bought one book, we would be okay. Small actions, taken together, are what keep presses like ours alive.
Whether you:
you are participating in the infrastructure that allows independent literature to exist.
Thank you for being part of this
Unsolicited Press publishes writers who take risks. We invest in books that might not survive inside larger systems. We believe that independent publishing is essential to literary culture—and that belief only works if it’s shared.
If our books have ever mattered to you, this is one of those moments where support—especially small, practical support—makes a real difference.
Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing. And thank you, always, for helping keep this work going.
