Out ofthe Mud
Publishing Company | a division of 215 Arts with 2 Fat Cats
Out ofthe Mud | is a small publishing company dedicated to helping meaningful stories rise to the surface. At Out ofthe Mud Publishing, we are drawn to authentic voices and meaningful ideas. We welcome manuscripts that inspire reflection, encourage personal growth, celebrate creativity, and offer practical or artistic insight into the human experience.
“Because some of the most meaningful stories grow… out of the mud.”
— Calais Michelle
We are particularly interested in:
• Human Wellness and Personal Growth
• Children’s books ages 3-12
• Inspirational fiction and nonfiction
• Cookbooks and food culture
• Art, creativity, design
• Everything’s Figureoutable books
“ Join our imprint dedicated to thoughtful, curated works that bring creativity, reflection, and meaningful conversation into the world…”
The Submissions Process
1. Submit Your Idea
Send us a brief description of your manuscript along with a short author introduction and 5 sample pages.
2. Editorial Review
Our team reviews submissions to determine alignment with our publishing vision and current projects.
3. Publishing Collaboration
If your manuscript is selected, we work with you through editing, design, and publishing to bring your book to life.
What the heck are we looking for?
Get In Touch
If you're interested in submitting a manuscript, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.
“This is the kind of work that meets people in real life. Emotions in Color offers a practical, creative pathway into emotional clarity—without pressure, without judgment. It’s a tool, a companion, and a quiet guide for anyone ready to feel more fully and live more intentionally.”
V. Fisher
“With Emotions in Color, Calais Michelle reframes emotional awareness as a living, visual language. Blending poetic narrative with immersive practice, this work stands at the intersection of art, mindfulness, and personal transformation. It is both deeply intimate and widely accessible.”
Nick C.
This isn’t simply the purchase of a book—it’s an invitation to become part of the very first chapter of a new publishing house built on the belief that stories have the power to transform lives.