Lancaster University’s aspiring authors are being called on for their book submissions.

Salad Pages launched in August to specifically help innovative authors aged 22 and under who otherwise might find it difficult to have a book accepted by a publisher because of a lack of experience.

The boutique publishing house, which nurtures young talent, is now calling for manuscripts from Lancaster University students.

Salad Pages is the brainchild of husband and wife duo Matt and Claire Napoli, who graduated from Fylde College in 2006 with a desire to make the process of publishing a book a positive experience.

Claire, 33, Publishing Director of Salad Pages, said: “We know only too well university students have amazing book ideas and very often will have committed their thought-provoking concepts to the page.

“However, we know from experience how difficult it is for young authors to get noticed. We set up Salad Pages to celebrate the amazing, talented young authors out there.

“After all, if you look at some of the most successful authors, like Stephen King and Danielle Steel, they started writing when they were 22 and under.

“We care about our authors and we really enjoy what we do, which shows in our work. Publishing with Salad Pages is exciting and there is nothing better than encouraging new talent.

“We want to see young writers given the prominence they deserve. This is a new age of books.”

Salad Pages was launched by Claire, who has worked in publishing for more than a decade, and Commercial Director Matt, whose background is in the legal world.

Writers who have a submission accepted by Salad Pages will be personally mentored and given all the support and expertise they need to see their book published.

And when they turn 23, Salad Pages’ authors will be invited to become mentors to other budding writers to encourage the next generation of talented authors.

Claire said: “Salad Pages really is championing the young writer.

“We will support them right the way through, from developing their manuscript to publishing, sales and marketing.

“Our authors are our stars and we put them right at the heart of the whole publishing process.

“It really is an exciting time for writers. Everybody has a thrilling story to tell and we want to read as many as possible from Lancaster University, especially as it holds a special place in our hearts.

“We know there is a wealth of talent at Lancaster so get in touch. We’d really love to hear from you.”

Budding authors can contact Salad Pages by visiting www.saladpages.com