Thank you for your interest in publishing with Things My Therapist Says Publishing (TMTSP) — a healing-centered, culturally rooted publishing house dedicated to amplifying transformative stories, therapeutic tools, and the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clinicians, writers, and creators.

 

To ensure a smooth and organized review process, please read the following guidelines carefully.

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Step 1 — Create Your Author Portal Account (Required) 

Before submitting any materials, all authors must create an Author Portal Account.

This secure portal is where you will:

 

• Complete the Author Interest & Manuscript Submission Form

• Upload all required documents

• Track your submission status

• Receive correspondence and updates from our editorial team

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Your submission cannot be reviewed until your account is fully created and activated.

 

Once your account is set up, you may continue to the next steps.

 

What We Accept

We warmly welcome submissions from all authors, regardless of background, identity, or professional path. Healing belongs to everyone, and we are honored to consider work from a wide range of voices and experiences.

 

We publish transformative, wellness-focused manuscripts in the following genres:

 

• Self-help & personal development

• Mental health & emotional wellbeing

• Therapeutic journals & workbooks

• Memoir with a healing or identity focus

• Children’s emotional wellness books

• Culturally rooted narratives

• Narrative nonfiction & wellness guides

 

While we include and welcome everyone, our mission is deeply committed to uplifting and prioritizing the powerful, necessary voices of BIPOC therapists, clinicians, healers, creators, and writers—individuals whose stories, lived experiences, and cultural wisdom have historically been overlooked or gatekept in traditional publishing.

 

We welcome all storytellers.

We support all storytellers.

And we are especially dedicated to creating a publishing home where BIPOC authors feel seen, supported, and valued.

 

Step 2 — Complete the Author Interest & Manuscript Submission Form

Inside your Author Portal Account, you will complete the required form, which includes:

 

• Author information

• Credentials or relevant lived experience

• Project details and manuscript status

• Intended audience

• Reader impact and transformation

• Market comparison

• Publishing goals

 

All form fields must be completed for your submission to move forward.

 

​Step 3 — Upload All Required Attachments (Mandatory)

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Within your portal, you will upload the following documents in PDF or Word format.

All items listed below must be included for your submission to be reviewed:

 

 

A. Editorial Synopsis (2–5 pages)

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Include:

• Core message or thesis

• Chapter-by-chapter outline or story arc

• Tone, style, and voice

• Purpose and intended transformation

• Context for why you wrote the book

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B. Sample Chapters

Typically the Introduction and at least one middle chapter.

 

C. Author Bio & Résumé

Include:

• Professional background

• Clinical or therapeutic expertise (if applicable)

• Writing history

• Relevant lived experience

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D. Target Audience & Competitive Analysis

Include:

• Who the book is for

• Reader needs or challenges

• 2–3 comparable books

• How your manuscript stands out

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Submissions missing required materials cannot enter the review queue.

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Formatting Requirements

For clarity and consistency, please follow standard formatting:

 

• Double-spaced manuscript pages

• 11–12 pt readable font (Times New Roman, Garamond, or Arial)

• Standard 1” margins

• File names labeled with your name + manuscript title​

 

Review Timeline

• Our editorial review committee meets monthly.

• You will receive a response within 4–6 weeks from the date your complete submission is received.

• All projects are reviewed for alignment with our mission, cultural values, and publishing vision.

 

 

Due to submission volume, timelines may vary slightly, but every manuscript is thoughtfully considered.

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Before You Submit — Please Confirm

By submitting through your Author Portal Account, you confirm that:

• You are the author and rights holder of the manuscript.

• All required materials have been uploaded.

• You understand the review process does not guarantee acceptance.

• You are open to developmental feedback if your project aligns with our publishing model.​

 

 

What We Look For

 

Our editorial team prioritizes manuscripts that:

 

• Center healing, identity, resilience, and emotional restoration

• Offer therapeutic insight, cultural relevance, or lived-experience wisdom

• Expand access to mental health and wellness

• Amplify BIPOC voices, perspectives, and culturally rooted narratives

• Provide meaningful impact, transformation, or practical tools for readers

 

 

If your work helps people reconnect with themselves, unlearn survival, and reclaim their story—we want to read it.

 

 

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