About Us
OtherStories is a culture-led publishing consultancy and studio. We’re on a mission to democratise storytelling by expanding who gets to write and publish the books that reflect and shape our world.
Our Studio
We develop original stories in-house, working across fiction and non-fiction in collaboration with leading publishers and cultural organisations. We also reimagine and repackage existing work for new audiences, bringing stories to life across print, digital and audio.
Author Services
Beyond our own projects, we help writers develop extraordinary stories of their own. Through our programmes and bespoke consultations, we provide expert support at every stage of the writing and publishing journey. Our flagship offering is the Novel Development Programme, and for non-fiction writers, we specialise in book proposal development.
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Our six-month, one-to-one programme programme is designed to take a novel from an initial idea to a finished draft. We break the process into three distinct stages — pre-writing, writing and rewriting — providing the structure, guidance and accountability needed to keep moving forward.
We begin with an in-depth kick-off session to explore the foundations of the story, from characters and plot to the wider vision for the book. From there, we develop a realistic writing plan, with regular one-to-one check-ins and word-count milestones to maintain momentum and work towards a completed manuscript.
Once the first draft is complete, the focus shifts to rewriting and refining the work, with optional editorial services available for writers who want additional support. The programme also includes an introduction to the publishing industry, covering traditional and independent publishing and helping writers understand the options available once the manuscript is ready.
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Our bespoke consultations are one-to-one sessions shaped around you, your work and the questions you want to explore. Bring us whatever you’re working through and we’ll offer practical guidance and clear next steps.
Sessions can cover everything from non-fiction book proposal development and editorial support, to publishing strategy and audience development. Whether the focus is developing an idea, strengthening a manuscript, or building an audience around the work, each session is designed to meet the project where it is.
Our Founder
Our work is led by Nancy Adimora, an award-winning editorial director working at the intersection of storytelling and strategy. With a background in trade publishing, her practice is rooted in developing authors and curating stories that expand the public imagination.
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Get in touch
Whether you have a question, a project in mind, or simply want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
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