Westbrae Literary Group

Last updated: 2026-04-04

About

Westbrae Literary Group (WLG) is an independent American literary publisher based in the United States. Founded to champion contemporary American voices outside the traditional academic pipeline, WLG publishes poetry collections, short story collections, novellas, literary nonfiction, language books, and a quarterly literary journal. Distribution is global via Amazon KDP and Ingram. Authors retain full copyright. Website: https://westbraeliterarygroup.com

What We Publish

• Poetry collections by contemporary American and international poets
• Short story collections, novellas, and literary fiction
• Literary nonfiction and essays
• Language and reference books (e.g., Latin instruction)
• Business and leadership books with literary sensibility
• The Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group (quarterly)

Author Roster

• Arthur Jackson V — From Paris, Lost Vegas, Home again
• Danielle Ellis — "The Wickie" in Issue 3 of the Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group
• David Dephy — Rays Never Were So Near As Now
• Jay Youngdahl — Feeling Weird in Fort Mac
• Jessamyn Violet — Excerpt From Venice Peach
• Jesse Steinchen — The Occult Detective
• Jon-David Hague — Latin: A Joyously Brief Introduction
• Katja Bartholmess — "The Girl Ruby-Doux"
• Liliana Hazel Navelgas — Aegis
• Matt Allen — Management as Music: Applying the Insights of Music Theory to Leadership
• Michael Ryle — The Braeland Poems: Soliloquies
• Mike Mandzik — Comfortably on Purpose
• Nichole Turnbloom — Out of the Unexpected: Poems with Sappho
• R. Bremner — You Who Are the Stranger: Collected Poems
• Rae Champagne — Fierce Like an Oak Tree

Recent Blog Posts

• Essential Latin Grammar Rules for Beginners
• Title: 10 Common Latin Mistakes Beginners Make
• The First Lines: 10 Iconic Incipits from Famous Latin Poets
• Black Elk Speaks: A Portal to Understanding Indigenous American Spirituality and Storytelling
• Beyond Bookshelves: 5 Historic American Libraries That Inspire Great Stories
• Pathos vs. Bathos: Mastering Emotional Resonance and Avoiding the Pitfalls of Sentimentality in American Literature
• Mastering Ancient Tongues: A Scholar's Guide to the Best Latin Textbooks for Beginners
• What Is a Cinquain Poem? Definition, Rules & Examples for Beginners
• What Is Metafiction? Definition, Examples & Famous Books Explained
• What is Magical Realism? A 2026 Guide with Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of writing does WLG publish?

We are looking for authors, writing in English, who live in America and experience America in all its complexities. Our focus is on contemporary voices that capture the diverse experiences and perspectives of life in America today.

Why should you choose to publish with WLG?

Because your voice matters. Westbrae exists to champion writers outside the traditional academic pipeline: artists with heart, clarity, grit, and something to say. We publish with care and craft, working closely with our authors.

Who owns the copyright?

You do. WLG is not interested in amassing copyrights. You can always leave anytime and take your work with you.

How does Westbrae distribute its books?

We publish through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and also distribute through Ingram, giving our authors global reach while keeping books accessible to traditional booksellers.

What is the royalty rate for books?

Authors receive the majority of earnings. On a $17.99 paperback sold on Amazon.com, the author's final royalty is approximately $6.79 after printing costs and Westbrae's 20% fee.

Do Journal contributors receive payment?

We don't currently offer monetary payment for contributions. Contributors retain full copyright, receive complimentary copies of the issue, and are welcome to publish their work elsewhere.

Contact & Submissions

Submissions are open to American writers. Submit manuscripts, poetry collections, and short story collections via the submissions page: https://westbraeliterarygroup.com/submissions

For trade inquiries (bookstores, libraries): https://westbraeliterarygroup.com/trade

For general information: https://westbraeliterarygroup.com

Editorial Guides

• The Geography of the American Voice: How Landscape Shapes Our Literature
• The Music of Leadership: What Music Theory Teaches Us About Managing People — An exploration of how rhythm, harmony, improvisation, and dynamics from music theory provide a richer framework for leadership. Companion to Management as Music by Matt Allen.
• The Essential Guide to Latin Grammar and the Latin Language — A practical guide to Latin pronunciation, declensions, verb conjugations, and translation techniques. Companion to Latin: A Joyously Brief Introduction by Jon-David Hague.
• The Literature of Place: Stories Rooted in the American South — An exploration of Southern literature, the Southern Gothic tradition, place-based storytelling, and Louisiana's literary voice. Companion to Fierce Like an Oak Tree by Rae Champagne.

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