About Us

Skein Press curates and publishes thought-provoking stories not commonly featured in the literary arts in Ireland. We are passionate about storytelling and counter-storytelling in all its forms and facilitate writers and artists to bring their work to the public through traditional publishing as well as other media. We invest in artists, reach out to new audiences, and contribute to building a more dynamic Irish literary culture. 

We believe in the power of stories to change the world. Storytelling is at the heart of what it means to be human; it is how we consider new ideas, offer insights into universal experiences, and share our perspectives. Established in 2017, the press was formed with the aim of seeing more books that would accurately reflect the changing society we live in. We progress an equitable model of publishing that centers the artist, focusing on their needs and the authentic telling of their stories. In the past five years, we have published twelve beautiful books from authors whose voices may otherwise have gone unheard. These books have found their readers and have created new resonances through partnerships, translations, exhibitions and collaborations beyond our greatest hopes.

Recognising that change happens at the individual, community, structural and societal level, we work across three intersecting and mutually reinforcing areas — publishing thought-provoking books to offer alternative perspectives, investing in development opportunities and new modes of expression for artists, and engaging in cultural activism to tackle systemic barriers. We underpin these three strands with an agile, progressive organisation which actively checks its own impact and works collaboratively to build trust and share resources, support and knowledge.

Learn more about our work in the Skein Press Strategic Plan 2024-2028 and our Code of Care for working with individuals traditionally underrepresented in literature and publishing.

Team

Gráinne O’Toole | Managing Director

Nidhi Zakaria Eipe | Commissioning Editor

Catherine Hearn | Communications and Impact Manager

Oein DeBhairduin | Cultural Consultant

Board

Philomena Mullen | Director

Cauvery Madhavan | Director

Noeleen Hartigan | Director

Submissions

We are closed for submissions at the moment. We are a small press publishing only two to three books per year and our list is currently full. Our submission window will open when we are able to consider new manuscripts.  Watch this space for updates!

Contact Us

info@skeinpress.com

Distribution

Gill Distribution (Ireland)

BookSource (UK)

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