Bringing exceptional Chinese and diaspora literature to a discerning global audience.
We are a Hong Kong publisher looking for Chinese literature translated into English, as well as original English works by Chinese writers.
Outbound Books, our imprint, focuses on amplifying personal stories of all forms, genres, and origins.
OPEN CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
SEP·30·2026
Poetry
SEP·30·2026
Translation
EVENTS AND ARTICLES
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To successfully promote a Kindle book, Inbound Book focuses on three key phases: setting up a strong foundation on Amazon,… Read more.
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Inviting pitches for translations of Chinese books. Read more.
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The Inbound collection “Hong Kong in Love” seeks to showcase exceptional love poetry from Hong Kong, both original and translated.… Read more.
F.A.Q.
What’s the difference between Inbound and Outbound books?
Inbound Books focuses mainly on Chinese literature, while Outbound Books has a wider scope, publishing books from around the world, across genres.
How can I submit my work?
We have several Inbound projects ongoing and would love to read contributions. To submit your work, fill in our form.
If you have a potential manuscript for Outbound Books, please check out our submission guideline
Where can I get review copies?
If you’re interested in reviewing our book, please send us an email at editor@inbound-books.com
We’d love to read your thoughts on our work!
Why the manicule?
We find a great deal of pleasure in old things. The manciule is a classic typographical mark used to indicate sections of importance, and one can find its influence beyond the margins of old manuscripts, even on the very cursor used to click on this website.