Work With Us!

At Rude Up Art, we understand that submitting your work could feel like a leap of faith. But every great story begins with a first step. Whether you’re crafting a captivating novel or creating stunning visual storytelling, we’re here to help you share your vision with the world.

Your voice is powerful, your work is valuable, and the world is ready to see what you’ve created. Let’s take this step together.

Our Submission Process

Submit with Pride

Follow the submission guidelines below. It’s okay if your work isn’t “perfect.” We’re here to help you grow.

Careful Review

Our team will carefully review your submission, focusing on your vision, potential, and goals.

We’ll be In touch

If your project aligns with our mission, we’ll schedule a call to discuss how we can support and share your work with the world.

Who We Work With

Every organization, creator, and team has a message that deserves to be heard. We partner with mission-driven organizations, creatives, and businesses to craft publications that are clear, engaging, and built for impact. Whether you’re onboarding new board members, building a fundraising case, or publishing a thought leadership piece, we ensure your content isn’t just read—it’s experienced.

  • We help transform complex reports, fundraising cases, and strategic plans into clear, compelling publications that inspire action.

  • We bring structure, clarity, and professional storytelling to graphic novels, zines, digital workbooks, and thought leadership books, ensuring your message is cohesive and impactful.

  • We help businesses streamline internal and external communication through intuitive, user-friendly materials—from board member onboarding experiences to hiring guides and training manuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We understand that taking this step can feel overwhelming. Sharing your creativity with the world is a leap of faith. But every great journey starts with a single step, and we’re here to support you. Whether your work feels “ready” or not, we value your courage and are excited to see what you create. You don’t have to be perfect—just take the leap!

  • Absolutely! If your manuscript or comic isn’t complete, that’s okay. We work with creators at all stages of their journey. Share what you have and let us know in your submission form. We also offer developmental editing and coaching services to help you organize, refine, and complete your project.

  • We’re open to various genres and styles because we believe in amplifying diverse voices and creative visions. Whether you’re working on fantasy, romance, sci-fi, slice-of-life, or something experimental, we want to hear from you. If you’re still unsure whether your project fits, submit it anyway. We’ll let you know if it’s a match.

  • Yes! If you have multiple projects you’d like to share, please submit each one separately to ensure proper review. We’re happy to consider multiple submissions.

  • After you submit your work, our team carefully reviews your materials to evaluate their potential fit with Rude Up Art. If your project aligns with our mission, we'll reach out to schedule a discovery call to discuss your goals and next steps. Either way, you’ll receive a response within 4-6 weeks.

  • We review every submission carefully and aim to provide thoughtful responses within 4-6 weeks. If we need more time, we’ll let you know. Your work deserves our full attention, and we appreciate your patience.

  • While we’d love to provide detailed feedback on every submission, it’s not always possible due to the volume we receive. However, we aim to include a brief explanation or note with our response. If you’re looking for in-depth feedback, consider our developmental editing services.

  • Not necessarily! If your manuscript is unfinished but you’re looking for guidance, you’re welcome to submit a partial draft along with a synopsis and query letter. We offer developmental editing services to help you refine and complete your work.

  • Yes, co-written projects are welcome! Please indicate all contributors on your submission form and ensure that the submission is a collaborative effort.

  • No, there is no fee to submit your work. We want to make the submission process accessible to all creators.