16 paranormal romance publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024

Congratulations on finishing your paranormal romance novel! Now it’s time to pitch it to a publisher. All of the publishers listed here are currently on the look out for manuscript submissions from authors without a literary agent. I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy and vanity publishers from this list.

Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback and a quick turnaround time.

1. Pegasus 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.

2. 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.

3. Sunbury Press

   Sunbury Press is a rapidly growing publisher with six imprints.
   Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
   Word count: Not stated.

4. 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).

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The Mad Duck Coalition

   The Mad Duck Coalition has simple quackteria (yes, they do use that pun on their website): they want to see academic, radical or revolutionary writing!
   Genre: Fiction and nonfiction, especially literary, genre, speculative and original.
   Word count: Not stated.

8. 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.

9. Bywater Books

   Bywater Books primarily publishes lesbian and feminist fiction.
   Genre: Lesbian and feminist fiction and nonfiction.
   Word count: At least 60,000 words.

10. Beacon Publishing Group

    Beacon Publishing Group is based in New York.
    Genre: All genres of fiction and nonfiction.
    Word count: Not stated.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. ECW Press

    ECW Press has published close to 1,000 books, including nonfiction, poetry and fiction.
    Genre: Fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
    Word count: Not stated.

16. 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.

Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! 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, check out my fantasy publishers list or my Australian romance publishers list.