The Story Behind Maison Ynoma

Maison Ynoma is an independent publishing house based in Brussels, operating under a traditional publisher model.
When we choose to publish a manuscript and the author accepts our offer, no fees are ever charged — not for the reading, not for the editing, not for the publication or promotion.
We do not practice vanity publishing or hybrid/paid publishing. Every book we publish is fully financed and managed by our team.

We publish contemporary novels driven by a strong vision — at the crossroads of literary quality, psychological depth, and immersive storytelling.

Each selected manuscript undergoes a rigorous editorial process, designed to reveal the singularity of the work without smoothing out its edges.

We champion writing that is sharp, daring, and free from trends and algorithms.
Our editorial decisions are thoughtful, precise, and made in the pursuit of quality over quantity.
When a book is published under the Maison Ynoma label, it receives clear artistic direction, professional support, and a respectful publishing path.

We are building our catalogue with care, patience, and conviction.

What we’re looking for

We welcome psychological novels, dystopias, science fiction, thrillers, dark fiction, introspective works, and socially engaged narratives — including those that disturb, provoke, or resist easy classification.

We are less frequently drawn to: light romance, epic fantasy, or purely promotional writing.

Two clear paths for collaboration

Maison Ynoma offers two distinct types of support, always tailored to real author needs — with no vague promises and no hidden models.

Some authors choose to be accompanied toward self-publishing.
In this case, they retain full rights and receive 100% of their sales. Editorial support (rewriting, strategy, translation, cover design, etc.) is billed transparently as a professional service.

In other cases, Maison Ynoma chooses to publish an author under its own imprint.
This is by invitation only. All costs are covered by the house, and a publishing contract is offered with a clearly defined revenue share.

Whatever the path, one constant remains: excellence.
No project is taken lightly. Maison Ynoma publishes only a few authors each year (3 to 5) — but supports each one with depth and integrity.