Flatpage’s Leadership Book Series & Call for Submissions

Flatpage Publishing welcomes an open call for submissions for nonfiction book proposals!

In his 1956 book Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy describes the best leaders as willing to sacrifice career, freedom, and perhaps life itself in defense of something greater. To this rubric Steve Jobs, as complicated a leader as there ever was, more recently added the sense of furious, single-minded devotion to an idea. “Driven by demons,” Walter Isaacson writes in Steve Jobs, “he could drive those around him to fury and despair.”

It is precisely these contradictions and complications that Flatpage Books will explore in our new book series, Voices of Impact: Leadership in Action, written by and for leaders in every walk of life. The series is dedicated to spotlighting real-world leadership in all its complexity.

We’re inviting bold, values-driven individuals across industries to submit proposals that go beyond memoir—stories that explore how leadership is forged in moments of tension, conviction, and change. This series is a platform for those who have become leaders not to advance their public profile or grow their net worth, but in the name of a larger purpose—and who are ready to share the lessons, challenges, and insights that emerged along the way. If you’ve led through uncertainty, acted on principle, or sparked transformation, we want to see a nonfiction book proposal from you.

Keep reading to learn more about the kinds of stories we’re seeking as a publisher and how to submit your book proposal.

What Kind of Leadership Stories Does Voices of Impact Publish?

At Flatpage, we believe impactful leadership begins with ideas—necessary and often disruptive ones. Our new book series, Voices of Impact, is dedicated to stories that explore the way meaningful ideas take root, evolve, and ultimately shape society.

We’re not interested in polished origin stories or prescriptive leadership formulas. Instead, our call for submissions seeks narratives centered on ideas that matter: visions for change that challenge norms, confront moral complexity, and demand courage to pursue. The focus is on what the idea addresses, why it matters, and how it moves the needle in a real-world context.

Of course, the path from idea to impact is rarely straightforward. We welcome stories that touch on the uncertainties, conflicts, and ethical dilemmas that come with advancing something new. But these are stories about the idea first, and how leadership emerges in service of it, not the other way around.

What stands out are contributions grounded in conviction and clarity of purpose. We want to hear from those who are grappling with urgent questions, testing new solutions, or advocating for overlooked truths. Leadership is not a performance of identity—it’s a commitment to advancing ideas that matter.

What Fields of Leadership Are We Seeking to Publish?

Wondering whether your field counts as “leadership”? If you’ve ever had to make high-stakes decisions that impacted others, you’re in the right place.

Voices of Impact is open to leaders across all sectors:

• Business and startups
• Philanthropy and nonprofit work
• Education and research
• Public service and activism
• The arts, media, and culture

We’re particularly interested in publishing stories driven by powerful ideas that inspire action, shape communities, or challenge the status quo. Whether it’s a movement, a cause, or a vision, we want to hear about how a concept sparked change. These stories might come from founders, educators, scientists, artists, or advocates—anyone working to bring a transformative idea to life.

If your story is fueled by passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to creating something meaningful, we’re listening and encourage you to answer our call for submissions with a book proposal.

Open call for Submissions: How Do I Submit a Book Proposal to the Voices of Impact Series?

If you’re ready to share your leadership story, we invite you to submit a proposal to Voices of Impact. We’re building a series that reflects the evolving nature of leadership—and the voices shaping it.

To submit, here’s what to do:

1. Prepare a book proposal that outlines your story or leadership experience (about 1–2 pages). Include the field you’re writing from, the challenges you faced, and the key insights you want to share.
2. Tell us why now. What makes your story urgent or relevant in today’s world?
3. Email your proposal to publishing@flatpage.com, with “Voices of Impact Submission” in the subject line.

We review submissions on a rolling basis and will follow up if your proposal is a good fit for the series.

Why Tell Your Leadership Story Now?

Leadership today demands more than performance. It requires self-awareness, accountability, and an ability to navigate competing values within complex systems. We’re looking for stories that capture that reality—honest, reflective, and resonant.

Voices of Impact isn’t just a book series. It’s a platform for people leading with integrity, humility, and courage in uncertain times. If that’s you, we hope you’ll consider adding your voice for our publisher’s consideration.

View our Publishing page for details on our open call for submission guidelines.