67 historical fiction publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
Congratulations on writing your historical fiction novel! Maybe you’ve written a historical romance, a fictional biography or even a historical mystery. No matter what sub-genre your historical novel fits into, all of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent, and I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy or vanity publishers.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your historical fiction novel is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration.
Akan Books
Akan Books is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers led by June Sarpong, accepting submissions from underrepresented groups in the UK.
Genre: Literary and genre fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Triplicity Publishing
Triplicity Publishing is a Lesbian Fiction publisher.
Genre: Lesbian fiction.
Word count: 40,000 words and above.Penguin Random House New Zealand
Penguin Random House New Zealand celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
Word count: Around 80,000 words (guideline).Camel Press
Camel Press is the genre imprint of Epicentre Press, specializing in popular and genre fiction.
Genre: Romance, especially contemporary, historical, and suspense.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.Legend Press
Legend Press is a London-based publisher who aims to produce books of the highest quality on a global platform.
Genre: Original fiction, crime thrillers, and historical.
Word count: Not stated.Roundfire Books (Collective Ink)
Roundfire Books is the general fiction imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: General fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Wily Publications Ltd
Wily Publications is a publishing house who specialises in heritage nonfiction and historical fiction. They are particularly interested in New Zealand's past and its heritage.
Genre: Heritage nonfiction and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Pan Macmillan Australia
Pan Macmillan Australia is committed to investing in Australian authors and publishes a variety of bestselling books.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Severn House
Severn Press prides themselves in being the home of the very best genre fiction. Please note Severen House does not publish debut authors.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Decadent Publishing
Decadent Publishing is a romance fiction publisher. They are always looking for submissions for their main line as well as ongoing series and special calls.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.Quill & Crow
Quill & Crow love all things odd and the macabre. They aim to work with authors to create something special.
Genre: Dark fiction, such as horror, historical and speculative.
Word count: 45,000 to 110,000 words.Canelo
Canelo was founded in 2015 to bring the best commercial storytelling to a wide audience.
Genre: Various, including saga, action, adventure, romance, commercial women's fiction, crime, and psychological thrillers.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Entangled Publishing
Entangled Publishing is an independent, women-owned publisher of romantic fiction, with imprints focused on specific genres under the romance banner, releasing over 30 novels each month.
Genre: Single-title romantic fantasy, science fiction and paranormal. Connected books with series potential are welcome.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.Forever Yours
Forever Yours is a division of Hachette Book Group and an imprint of Grand Central Publishing.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 25,000 to 100,000 words.Penmore Press
Penmore Press is an Arizona-based independent publisher.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 75,000 to 150,000 words.Woodfield Publishing Ltd
Woodfield Publishing Ltd is an independent publishing company based in Southern England.
Genre: Military and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Brother Mockingbird
Brother Mockingbird is a small, independent publisher committed to the discovery of talented writers.
Genre: Fiction. They will not consider erotica.
Word count: Not stated.Kensington Publishing Corp.
Kensington Publishing Corp. is an independent publisher based in New York City, releasing over 300 titles per year in a range of popular genres.
Genre: Each editor has their preferences across various genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Carina Press
Carina Press is Harlequin’s digital-first adult fiction imprint.
Genre: Contemporary, erotic, paranormal, sci-fi/fantasy, suspense, historical, and mystery romance.
Word count: 50,000 to 125,000 words.Asabi Publishing
Asabi Publishing is an innovative publishing company who takes pride in establishing honest and sincere relationships with their authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bookouture
Bookouture is a division of Hachette UK that publishes digital commercial fiction.
Genre: Commercial fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bella Books
Bella Books believes stories about women-loving-women are essential to our lives.
Genre: Novels that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the lesbian, sapphic, queer, bisexual, and gender non-conforming community.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.Romance.ink
Romance.ink has been in business since 1991 and is the oldest web-based romance publisher.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres. They have an extensive list of things they are looking for and not looking for on their website.
Word count: Not stated.Scandalous
Scandalous is the historical romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: Historical romance.
Word count: 15,000 to 65,000 words.WildBlue Press
Wildblue Press was founded by two college friends who recognized that the publishing world was changing. They strive to create a unique and engaging process for authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Sunbury Press
Sunbury Press is a rapidly growing publisher with six imprints.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bancroft Press
Bancroft Press is a publisher without a niche! They publish titles they're passionate about.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Open Books
Open Books started in 2007 and publishes high-quality books in eBook formats.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Harpeth Road
Harpeth Road is a creative digital publisher who publishes women's fiction, romance, and southern fiction.
Genre: Women's fiction, contemporary romance, historical romance, and southern fiction.
Word count: 65,000 to 90,000 words.Pelican Book Group
Pelican Book Group is a Christian publisher of Christian fiction.
Genre: Christian romance.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is passionate about reaching as many people as they can through enlightening books.
Genre: Romance, including paranormal, suspense, contemporary, erotic and historical.
Word count: 85,000 to 100,000 words.HQ
HQ, a boutique division under HarperCollins, publishes a broad range of fiction.
Genre: Adult fiction.
Word count: At least 70,000 words.Wolfpack Publishing
Wolfpack Publishing started as a small Western publishing company and has grown to accept other genres.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.HarperNorth
HarperNorth is a Manchester-based publisher connecting northern writers to readers.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. They are not accepting fantasy currently.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Evernight Publishing
Evernight is a popular indie publisher that prefers to publish popular tropes.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 16,000 to 100,000 words.Penguin Random House Australia
Penguin Random House Australia comprises an adult and children’s publishing division. They accept manuscripts from Australian and New Zealand residents or citizens.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press is primarily a virtual publisher founded in 2006.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 15,000 to 100,000 words.Ringwood Publishing
Ringwood Publishing is an independent Scottish publisher based in Glasgow.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction from Scottish authors or residents.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.Entangled Teen
Entangled Teen is the YA romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: YA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.Dragonblade Publishing
Dragonblade Publishing specializes in historical romance.
Genre: Historical romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 40,000 to 120,000 words.Storm Publishing
Storm Publishing believes in the power of storytelling to transport readers to other worlds.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Aurora Metro
Aurora Metro is an independent publisher in London.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Deep Desire Press
Deep Desires Press is a publisher of erotica and high-heat-level erotic romance whose goal is to excite the reader.
Genre: Erotica and erotic romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 10,000 words and over.Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers specializes in books dealing with the ancient and medieval world, with some contemporary titles.
Genre: Mainly nonfiction relating to the ancient and medieval world but they do publish some fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bold Strokes Books
As an LGBTQ+ publisher, Bold Strokes Books strives to ensure their authors represent the cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our world.
Genre: A variety of genres such as romance, contemporary, historical, erotic, and speculative.
Word count: 45,000 to 120,000 words.City Owl Press
City Owl Press is an indie publisher specializing in speculative fiction and romance.
Genre: Fantasy romance, paranormal romance, dark fantasy, and urban fantasy.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.Dahlia (Tell-tale Publishing)
Tell-tale Publishing's Dahlia Imprint focuses on romance with fast-paced storylines packed with action and excitement.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 50,000 words and over.Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin are an Australian-owned and operated publisher. They were named 2023 Publisher of the Year and have won the title twelve times since 2000! They accept submissions every Friday during their The Friday Pitch sessions.
Genre: Fiction. They are not interested in category romance, fantasy, science fiction, or short stories.
Word count: Full length works.Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and genre fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Dreamspinner Publications
Dreamspinner Press focuses on gay male romance stories.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres. The main characters must end in a gay or all-male polyamorous relationship.
Word count: 18,000 words and over.Martin Sisters Publishing
Martin Sisters Publishing opened their doors in 2010 and has now published over 100 titles.
Genre: Fiction and inspirational nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Hera
Hera was launched in 2018 with the mission to be "unashamedly commercial, always inclusive".
Genre: Crime and thriller, romance, saga, and general fiction.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Boroughs Publishing Group
Boroughs Publishing Group is an e-publisher that loves romance, a great story, and compelling characters.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Dark Dragon Publishing
Dark Dragon Publishing is a small indie press located in Canada. They specialize in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Genre: Dark fantasy, paranormal, historical, science fiction, and horror.
Word count: Not stated.Top Hat Books (Collective Ink)
Top Hat Books is the historical fiction imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Word count: Not statedPegasus Publishers
Pegasus Publishers have been publishing high-quality Christian books for over 25 years, offering traditional and hybrid contracts.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Joffe Books
Joffe Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers of commercial fiction, especially crime and mystery.
Genre: Primarily crime and mystery but also accepts women's fiction, fantasy, historical, and romance.
Word count: Over 60,000 words.Amble Press
Amble Press publishes fiction from writers who identify as people of color or those writing across the broader queer spectrum.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 45,000 to 100,000 words.Baraka Books
Baraka Books is an English-language publisher based in Quebec.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Embraced
Embrace is the New Adult romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: NA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Literary Wanderlust
Literary Wanderlust strives to help new and experienced authors achieve their dreams of publishing.
Genre: Genre fiction.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.Torrey House Press
Torrey House Press publishes books focusing on environmental advocacy.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Renaissance Press
Renaissance is a Canadian publisher who is dedicated to publishing novels from diverse Canadian voices.
Genre: Fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoirs.
Word count: Not stated.Beacon Publishing Group
Beacon Publishing Group is based in New York.
Genre: All genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Text Publishing
Text Publishing is an independent Melbourne-based publisher of fiction and nonfiction. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Genre: General fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000-120,000 words.Northodox Press
Northodox Press publishes fiction from authors born in or currently living in Northern England.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bloodhound Books
Bloodhound Books is a leading publisher of commercial fiction. They take pride in working closely with their authors to create international bestselling books.
Genre: Crime & thriller, literary, romance and historical fiction.
Word count: Over 60,000 words.
If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice. Otherwise, take a look at my genre-specific list of publishers for romance, fantasy and science fiction.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions!