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Stories That Inspire Planetary Consciousness (SIPC Books) is the publishing imprint of SIPC. We are committed to amplifying voices that inspire awareness, transformation, and social consciousness through storytelling, research, and creative expression.

At this stage, SIPC Books is accepting short essays, articles, and novellas from authors based in Sierra Leone that align with our mission to pioneer productive and enlightened societal transformation.

1. Short Essays (1,000 – 3,000 words)
    
   • Reflective or analytical essays on societal issues, environmental consciousness, cultural heritage, or personal experiences that align with SIPC’s mission.

1. Articles (1,000 – 2,500 words)
    
   • Well-researched and insightful articles exploring topics in social change, storytelling, environmental awareness, cultural studies, or history.

1. Novellas (15,000 – 40,000 words)
    
   • Fiction or creative nonfiction novellas centered on themes of personal growth, cultural awareness, community transformation, or environmental and planetary consciousness.

• Open to Sierra Leonean authors (living in Sierra Leone or Sierra Leonean citizens abroad who maintain strong ties to the country).
• Submissions must be original and unpublished (print or digital).
• Authors must retain copyright but grant SIPC Books the right to publish and distribute accepted works.

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced (novellas); single-spaced (essays & articles)
• Title Page: Include the title, author’s name, word count, email, and phone number.
• Language: English (Krio expressions allowed if contextually clear)
• Page Numbering: Bottom right of each page

1. Email submissions to [insert SIPC Books email] with the subject line:
   “SIPC Books Submission – [Category] – [Author Name]”
2. Include in your email:
    
   • A brief author bio (max 150 words)
   • A 50-word synopsis (for novellas only)

1. You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 10 working days.

• Submissions are reviewed by the SIPC Editorial Team on a rolling basis.
• Accepted works will undergo light editing for grammar, clarity, and formatting in collaboration with the author.
• Authors of accepted works will receive a publication agreement before release.

Themes & Mission Alignment

We particularly welcome works that:

• Inspire personal or societal transformation
• Celebrate Sierra Leonean culture and heritage
• Raise awareness about environmental or planetary consciousness
• Promote empathy, nonviolence, and social change