Business Details
19 Years
experience
Youth to Youth Publishing Experts
We are Bombadil Publishing, a pioneering youth-to-youth publishing platform established in 2007. Our mission is to empower young people aged 12-26 to express their creativity through writing, publishing, and sharing stories that resonate with their generation. By replacing traditional editors with supportive mentors, we foster collaborative relationships that guide authors from manuscript to publication while preserving their authentic voice. Our global community spans 90 countries, with a commitment to ethical practices, diversity, and environmental responsibility. We integrate innovative educational tools like MageQuill to enhance literacy and language skills within school curricula.As a Scottish-based publisher, we combine traditional values with cutting-edge technology to democratise the publishing process. Our ethical policy ensures all collaborators uphold democratic principles, human rights, and environmental sustainability. We publish all genres, believing every story deserves a platform if it carries passion and purpose. Our unique approach has created a worldwide movement where young voices shape the literary landscape. Through events, competitions, and digital platforms, we continue expanding opportunities for emerging writers.
Services
Youth Publishing
Ebook Creation
Mentorship Program
Educational Tools
Global Distribution
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We operate in 90 countries with a global network of young writers
- Our mentorship model preserves authors' creative integrity
- We integrate educational tools aligned with school curricula
- We maintain strict ethical and environmental standards
- We publish all genres without creative restrictions
Services
Youth Publishing
We specialise in youth-to-youth publishing for ages 12-26. Our program connects emerging writers with mentors who guide them through manuscript development to publication. This service removes traditional barriers, allowing authentic voices to reach global audiences while maintaining creative control.
Educational Tools
Our MageQuill platform integrates literacy development with curriculum requirements. It provides interactive writing tools and collaborative features for students and educators. This educational technology enhances language skills while streamlining the publishing process for young authors in classroom settings.
Mentorship Program
We pair authors with experienced mentors who provide constructive feedback throughout the writing journey. This collaborative approach maintains creative integrity while improving technical quality. Mentors support writers from initial concept through to final publication without imposing editorial restrictions.
Global Distribution
Our digital platform enables worldwide book distribution across 90 countries. We facilitate both ebook and print-on-demand formats for global accessibility. This service connects young authors with international audiences while maintaining localised language options including Gaelic, Spanish, and Swedish.
Ethical Publishing
We enforce strict ethical guidelines covering diversity, environmental responsibility, and human rights. Our policies ensure all collaborators uphold democratic values and sustainability principles. This framework creates a trustworthy publishing environment that prioritises social responsibility alongside literary excellence.
Questions
How can young writers get published?
Writers aged 12-26 can join our Facebook group to connect with mentors and submit manuscripts through our platform.
What age groups do you work with?
We specialise in authors and readers aged 12-26 across all literary genres.
How does the mentorship process work?
Mentors provide guidance from manuscript drafting to publication without imposing creative restrictions, maintaining the author's original vision.
Do you publish non-fiction works?
Yes, we accept all genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and academic works.
Are there submission deadlines?
We accept submissions year-round with new books added weekly to our platform.
What languages are supported?
Currently English, Spanish, Swedish, and Gaelic with additional languages being added regularly.
