Lantern Publications

For Authors & Translators

Publish With Lantern

We are dedicated to producing intellectually rigorous, spiritually grounded, and beautifully crafted works that preserve and inspire engagement with the rich tradition of Shia Islam. If your work shares this mission, we would like to hear from you.

What We Publish

Original Scholarship in English

New works of theology, hadith studies, philosophy, history, ethics, and Islamic political thought.

Translations

Faithful and accessible translations of significant Arabic and Persian works into English.

Academic Monographs

Rigorous research that contributes to the scholarly conversation on Shia thought.

Children's Literature

For Lantern Kids — beautiful, age-appropriate stories that nurture young hearts and minds.

What We Don't Publish

We are committed to work that elevates the tradition. We respectfully decline:

  • Amateur or unedited work that has not undergone serious revision
  • Sectarian polemics or attacks on other traditions
  • Narrow ideological work that closes rather than opens inquiry

We are open to anything that enhances scholarship and demonstrates the real Islam in its depth and breadth.

Our Acquisition Process

  1. 1

    Proposal Submission

    Submit the form below with a synopsis and details about your work. No files at this stage.

  2. 2

    Editorial Review (4–6 weeks)

    Our editorial team reviews proposals carefully against our mission and current list.

  3. 3

    Manuscript Request

    If your proposal advances, we request the full manuscript and sample chapters by direct email.

  4. 4

    Contract & Advance

    On acceptance we issue a publishing agreement covering royalties, rights, and timelines.

  5. 5

    Editorial Process (up to 6 months)

    Substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading in close collaboration with you.

  6. 6

    Production & Launch (up to 8 months)

    Cover design, typesetting, printing, and a coordinated launch campaign.

Trusted by Leading Voices

Lantern Publications has had the privilege of working with translators and scholars including Blake Archer Williams and the Office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, alongside a growing community of contributors committed to serious, beautiful work.

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What happens next: Once you submit, you will receive an email confirmation. Our editorial team reviews proposals carefully and typically responds within 4–6 weeks. If your work proceeds, we will request the full manuscript and supporting materials by direct email correspondence — please do not attach files at this stage.