Contact the Editorial Team

We welcome your observations, questions, and corrections. The catalogue is built by readers for readers, and your input helps keep it accurate and useful.

When to write

• Metadata errors — an incorrect title, author, or category placement (for example, a romance novel filed under Sailors, Pirates & Oceans, or a guide placed in the wrong thematic shelf).
• File or reading issues — an unreadable file, garbled text, missing chapters, or a format that fails on your device or browser.
• Accessibility problems — if a text cannot be navigated with assistive technology, or if you have suggestions for improvement.
• Privacy or data questions — about any information collected while browsing the catalogue.
• Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you are a rights holder with a legitimate claim.
• General editorial observations — thoughts on a guide, a suggested additional resource, or a note about context you found valuable.

What to include

To help us act quickly, please provide as much of the following as possible:

• The exact URL of the page where the issue appears.
• The full ebook title, as listed in the catalogue.
• The file format you are using (EPUB, PDF, HTML, etc.).
• The device or browser and its version.
• A clear description of the problem.
• If the message concerns copyright, any supporting information about your rights or the work’s status.

How to reach us

Send your message to editor@qtooa.com. This address is monitored by The Editorial Team Qtooa, the anthology editor, who reviews every submission personally.

We read each message carefully and will follow up if further details are needed. Because we are a small independent project, we cannot guarantee a specific response time, but we treat every report with attention and respect.

What happens after you write

Once your message arrives, the editorial team reviews it to understand the issue. For metadata corrections, the catalogue entry is updated, and the change is reflected the next time the page is loaded. For file or reading issues, we test the reported format and, if a problem is confirmed, we work to correct the file or provide a replacement. Accessibility concerns are taken seriously; we may adjust markup, add alternative text, or improve navigation structure. Privacy and copyright inquiries receive a careful review, and we respond with the relevant information or actions.

If your message suggests a new resource or a correction to a reader’s guide, we consider it alongside our editorial priorities. Not every suggestion can be implemented, but each one is appreciated and helps shape the catalogue’s direction.

What we do not handle

This contact address is for matters related to the Maritime Literature Archive catalogue itself. We cannot provide literary analysis, research assistance, or recommendations for further reading beyond what is already in the catalogue. We also cannot respond to unsolicited submissions of manuscripts or requests to add works that are not in the public domain in the United States.

Thank you for helping us maintain a trustworthy catalogue for everyone who loves maritime literature.