413 US publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in December 2025
Now that you’ve written your novel, it’s time to pitch it to a local US publisher! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent in December 2025 and I’ve done my best to weed out vanity publishers and those with dubious business practices.
I update this list at the start of every month so be sure to check back if you don’t find a publisher that suits your needs or have a look at my other publishers lists where you can search via genre or specific US states.
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2Leaf Press
2Leaf Press is a Florida-based publisher whose mission is to publish multigenerational and multicultural writers.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction that address history, politics, cultural and contemporary issues.
Word count: Not stated.
5 Prince Press
5 Prince Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to introducing fresh voices across popular fiction genres. They only accept submissions from residents of the United States.
Genre: Romance, including contemporary, 50+, valentine’s day, spring, beach, Christmas/holiday, paranormal, suspense, historical, LGBTQ+, and rock star.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press is the university press of Abilene Christian University. Their mission is to reflect the high standards of their parent institution and spread the values of Abilene Christian University to a broad, public audience.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction that reflects the values of Abilene Christian University (i.e. Christian values).
Word count: Not stated.
Abingdon Press
Abingdon Press is a Christian publisher who publishes resources that meet the needs of Christians who seek and serve the Christian faith.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of Christian resources such as leadership, church supply items, church program resources and individual faith development.
Word count: Not stated.
Academic Studies Press
Academic Studies Press is a scholarly press devoted to publishing the humanities and social sciences, especially Jewish and Slavic studies.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially Jewish and Slavic studies.
Word count: Not stated.
ACTA Publications
ACTA Publications opened their doors in 1957 as a publisher of books and resources for religious education and spiritual development. Now they publish a variety of books in sports, social justice, caregiving and more.
Genre: Children’s fiction, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, including sports, social justice, caregiving, grief, gift, cookbooks, humor, religious, biography, crafts and parenting.
Word count: Not stated.
AdventureKEEN
AdventureKEEN is a nonfiction publisher of books relating to adventure and the outdoors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of adventure, outdoors, travel, nature, local history, sports, and more.
Word count: Not stated.
Aethon Books
Aethon Books is a publisher dedicated to readers, passionate about publishing the next generation of fantasy and science fiction novels. Their main concern is finding stories with a compelling narrative that pulls readers through your world.
Genre: Fantasy and science fiction in any subgenre. They are also open to thrillers, especially action, political and military thrillers.
Word count: Novel-length work.
Agate Publishing
Agate publishes books in the general areas of food, cooking, and nutrition-related nonfiction.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
AK Press
AK Press believes that the voices of the disenfranchised must be heard. They are interested in works that reflect the rich traditions with anarchism. They seek to explore themes that do not reinforce dependency on oppressive forces.
Genre: Nonfiction which explores the theory, history, art, culture, economics, labor of anarchism as well as historical and contemporary movements that share their common spirit.
Word count: Not stated.
Albert Whitman & Company
Albert Whitman & Company was founded over a century ago with the goal of making good books that kids want to read.
Genre: Children’s picture books (fiction and nonfiction), middle grade fiction and young adult fiction.
Word count: Up to 70,000 words.
Aldrich Press
Aldrich Press is an imprint of Kelsay Books, an independent literary press.
Genre: Free verse poetry.
Word count: 30 to 120 pages.
Amazing Dreams Press
Amazing Dreams Publishing publishes books by writers of lesbian, bisexual or questioning women.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Ambassador International
Ambassador International is a publisher with a Christian worldview.
Genre: Children’s books and nonfiction, including Christian, cookbooks, fashion, business, finance, history, regional, biography, grief and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Amble Press
Amble Press publishes fiction from writers who identify as a person of color or those writing across the broader queer spectrum.
Genre: Genre fiction, including general, crime, mystery, thriller, historical, action/adventure, speculative, young adult, new adult and romance. For nonfiction, they accept narrative, memoir and biography.
Word count: 45,000 to 100,000 words.
American History Press
American History Press is a young publishing company focusing on all faces of American history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of American history.
Word count: Not stated.
Andrew McMeel Publishing
Andrew McMeel Publishing is a leading publisher of poetry, inspiration, humor, and children’s books and licensed, popular calendars. They publish 150 books and 200 calendars annually.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction, including inspirational, gift, children’s, humor and more.
Word count: Not stated.
Angel City Press
Angel City Press is a nonfiction publisher owned by the Los Angeles Public Library and focuses on the cultural history of Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the cultural history of Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region.
Word count: Not stated.
Anomalist Books
Anomalist books publishes well-researched work on maverick science, unexplained mysteries, unorthodox theories, strange talents, and unexpected discoveries.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Apex Book Company
Apex Book Company is an independent publisher of exemplary works of dark fiction.
Genre: Dark fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Apollo Publishers
Apollo Publishers exclusively publishes timely and topical nonfiction for adult trade audiences. These topics cover a broad spectrum but are all relevant to our lives today and will still be relevant in the years to come.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction
Word count: Not stated.
Apple Academic Press
Apple Academic Press is an independent international publisher focusing on publishing academic and professional STEM books. They seek to publish books by authors of the most advanced levels in their fields and from forward-looking scientists and researchers.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of STEM.
Word count: Not stated.
April Gloaming
April Gloaming is a nonprofit independent press based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction, upmarket fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: At least 70,000 words for fiction.
Ara Pacis Publishers
Ara Pacis is a print-on-demand traditional publisher.
Genre: Poetry, short story collections and literary novels.
Word count: Not stated.
Arcade Publishing
Arcade Publishing is an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing.
Genre: Literary and upmarket fiction. For nonfiction, they consider adventure, travel, history, literary nonfiction, military history, business, memoir, art, nature, science, food & wine and current events.
Word count: Not stated.
August House
August House has been around for over thirty years and publishes highly acclaimed picture books, story collections and resource books.
Genre: Picture books, story collections and resource books for storytelling.
Word count: Not stated.
Aunt Lute Books
Aunt Lute Books is an intersectional feminist press dedicated to publishing works by those who have been underrepresented by the literary canon.
Genre: Literary fiction, short fiction collections, anthologies, memoirs, creative nonfiction and cultural/social criticism.
Word count: Not stated.
Baen
Baen is an American publishing house specializing in science fiction and fantasy.
Genre: Science fiction and fantasy.
Word count: 100,000 to 130,000 words.
Bancroft Press
Bancroft Press is a publisher without a niche! They publish titles they’re passionate about.
Genre: Literary fiction and genre fiction, including contemporary, financial thriller, historical, Jewish, LGBTQ+, legal thriller, medical, mystery, political, romance, rural, satire, science fiction, suspense and general thriller. For nonfiction, they accept biography, crime, essays, finance, history, humor, investing, memoir, movie reviews, parenting, politics, psychology, religion, self-help, spiritual and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Baobab Press
Baobab Press strives to discover, cultivate, and nurture authors working in all genres. Please note they charge a $15 fee for fiction submissions.
Genre: Literary fiction and creative nonfiction. They also consider genre fiction with a heavy literary bent.
Word count: 125 to 400 pages.
Barnacle Editions
Barnacle Editions publishes publishes books for children and younger teens that weave in historical elements, social themes, environmental topics and cultural diversity.
Genre: Children’s books for ages 6 to 14.
Word count: Not stated.
Beach House Publishing
Beach House Publishing publishes books that celebrate and share Hawai‘i’s unique culture, history, ethnic landscape and geography.
Genre: Children’s book manuscripts about Hawai‘i.
Word count: Not stated.
Beacon Publishing Group
Beacon Publishing Group is a traditional publishing house based in New York which releases great literary works.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
becker&mayer! books
becker&mayer! books is a creator, producer and manufacturer of innovative books and kits for adults.
Genre: Craft kits and humorous, topical, and culturally significant trade books.
Word count: Not stated.
becker&mayer! kids
becker&mayer! kids publishes titles that portray varying cultures, races and abilities.
Genre: Craft kits and humorous, topical, and culturally significant content for children.
Word count: Not stated.
Behrman House
Behrman House publishes resources for Jewish adults and children to help them learn about topics of a Jewish nature.
Genre: Nonfiction Jewish education materials and books for school aged children and adults. These can be formal or informal educational settings, and can be on any topic of a Jewish nature.
Word count: Not stated.
Bella Books
Bella Books believes stories about women-loving-women are essential to our lives.
Genre: Fiction that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the lesbian, sapphic, queer, bisexual, and gender non-conforming community. They commonly publish romance, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, intrigue, historical, fantasy, speculative, erotica and general fiction. They also accept poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.
BenBella
BenBella was founded in 2001 as a publishing boutique that aims to be the publisher of choice for authors who value personal attention, a partnership philosophy and a creative approach to marketing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of pop culture, plant-based living, big platform/big media titles and commercial.
Word count: Not stated.
BenBella Books
BenBella Books is a publishing boutique that publishes around 40 books a year.
Genre: Nonfiction, including smart pop, plant-based living, big media titles and commercial.
Word count: Not stated.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Berrett-Koehler Publishers is an independent publisher that aims to connect people and ideas to create a world that works for all.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Nonfiction in the areas of business development, personal development and professional development.
Bess Press Inc.
Bess Press Inc. is a family owned publishing house in Kaimukī, Hawai‘i.
Genre: Children’s books, middle grade and young adult fiction. They also accept adult fiction and nonfiction related to the people, cultures, histories, and/or languages of Hawaiʻi and Oceania.
Word count: Not stated.
Beyond Words
Beyond Words was founded in 1983 with the goal of producing the finest photographic table books that this world had ever seen! Their focus has broadened and today they publish a variety of books.
Genre: Children’s nonfiction for ages 6 to teens focusing on philosophy and adult nonfiction in wicca, esoteric, occult, oracle, tard cards, mythology, spirituality, diversity and inclusion, dealing with grief, forgiveness, rituals, environmental justice, mindfulness, plans, alternative health, spirit guides, ancient spiritual practices and mindful parenting.
Word count: Not stated.
Big Sandy Press
Big Sandy Press is an imprint of Ozark Mountain Publishing. Their mission is to take readers beyond the unexplained and explore the possibilities of the universe and beyond.
Genre: Genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of new age, metaphysical, spiritual, historical, paranormal, youth and teen.
Word count: Not stated.
Bigio Morato
Bigio Morato is an imprint of Ara Pacis, a print-on-demand traditional publisher.
Genre: Literary essays, anthologies and art/film criticism.
Word count: Not stated.
Black Bed Sheet Books
Black Bed Sheet Books publishes horror, science fiction and fantasy.
Genre: Fiction of a dark nature, especially horror, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, young adult, contemporary and thrillers.
Word count: Not stated.
Black Dawn
Black Dawn is the speculative imprint of AK Press. AK Press believes that the voices of the disenfranchised must be heard and that speculative fiction is the perfect tool for exploring paths to bring forth a just and free world. They seek to explore themes that do not reinforce dependency on oppressive forces.
Genre: Fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, horror, and mystery.
Word count: 25,000 to 55,000 words.
Black Heron Press
Black Heron Press is a literary press located in Seattle, Washington.
Genre: Literary fiction. Please note they only accept mailed submissions.
Word count: Not stated.
Black Lyon Publishing
Black Lyon Publishing was founded in 2007 and is an independent publishing house operating in Oregon.
Genre: Political and legal thrillers and nonfiction in the areas of true crime, politics, spirituality and travel.
Word count: 55,000 to 95,000 words.
Black Mountain Press
Black Mountain Press is (shockingly!) located near the Black Mountains. They strive to publish works that aspire to a higher ideal, especially from first-time authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and memoirs.
Word count: 55,000 to 95,000 words.
Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors. Please note that Writer Beware wrote an article about Black Rose Writing. Please do your research before submitting.
Genre: Fiction, including action, fantasy, historical, horror, humor, inspirational, LGBT, literary, mystery, suspense, paranormal, romance, science fiction, thriller, women’s fiction. They accept children’s books, middle grade and young adult books as well. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, business, history, humor, inspirational, spiritual, military, self-help, sports and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.
BlazeVOX
BlazeVOX publishes innovative fiction and wide ranging fields of contemporary poetry. Their mission is to disseminate poetry within both academic spheres and society at large.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and select non-fiction and literary criticism.
Word count: Not stated.
Bloom Books
Bloom Books is an imprint of Sourcebooks that focuses on supporting self-published authors who have an established fanbase. Bloom Books isn’t the typical kind of publisher you would find on these lists as they target self-published authors who want to get their books into physical bookstores while still retaining flexibility and creative ownership of their books.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: Not stated.
Blue River Press
Blue River Press opened their doors in 2004 and has since published over 200 books.
Genre: Fiction (especially mystery), children’s books, and nonfiction, including biography, cookbooks, education, health & fitness, history, humor, nature, social sciences, sport, travel and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.
Blue Star Press
Blue Star Press is a small team of creatives who love helping other talented people share their gifts with the world.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art, crafts, creative how-to, health/wellness, personal growth, home/lifestyle, early education, new parenting and humor.
Word count: Not stated.
Blueberry Lane Books
Blueberry Lane Books publishes novels and anthologies.
Genre: Novels that tend toward science fiction and fantasy, women’s fiction, and off-beat mysteries. They also accept new adult. For nonfiction, they accept business and reference books.
Word count: Not stated.
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers specializes in books dealing with the ancient and medieval world, with some contemporary titles.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the ancient and medieval world.
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: Genre fiction, including romance, young adult, crime, suspense, speculative, mystery, thriller, contemporary, historical, saga, erotica and general. They also accept nonfiction.
Word count: 15,000 to 120,000 words.
Brash Books
Brash Books were founded by Lee Goldberg and Joel Goldman, both Edgar-Award nominated authors, with the aim of publishing innovative whodunits, espionage adventures and novels of suspense from both new voices and well-established authors.
Genre: Crime, including thrillers, whodunits, cozy mysteries, psychological suspense, espionage, and police procedural.
Word count: Not stated.
Bull Publishing Company
Bull Publishing Company publishes health books that help people take care of themselves and their families.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of pain, caregiving, nutrition, child care, self care and living a healthy life with chronic conditions.
Word count: Not stated.
Business Expert Press
Business Expert Press seeks to publish the highest quality books on the broadest possible range of business topics.
Genre: Nonfiction for executives and advanced business students in the areas of accounting, finance, career and personal development, corporate governance, decision sciences, economic, public policy, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, systems management and technology.
Word count: Not stated.
Bywater Books
Bywater Books primarily publishes lesbian and feminist fiction.
Genre: Lesbian and feminist fiction and nonfiction. This includes general fiction, historical, action, adventure, speculative, young adult, new adult and romance. For nonfiction, they’re looking for narrative nonfiction, memoirs and biography.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.
C&R Press
C&R began as a small press in 2006. They are always on the lookout for talented authors and poets whose work they can refine, publish and promote. Please note they charge a $30 reading fee.
Genre: Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
C&T Publishing
C&T Publishing is a craft book publisher of handmade art subjects. They publish around 40 books a year.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of quilting, fiber arts, craft sewing, general sewing, and fabric based mixed media.
Word count: Not stated.
Cambria
Cambria is an independent academic press based in New York and publishes scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, business and international relations.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities, social sciences, business and international relations.
Word count: Not stated.
CamCat Books
CamCat Publishing opened in 2019 and takes pride in facilitating and engaging communication between their readers and writers. They will not publish erotica or books with strong religious or political slants.
Genre: Genre fiction, including mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, romance, historical, paranormal, horror, adventure, western and young adult.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.
Camel Press
Camel Press is the genre imprint of Epicentre Press, specializing in popular and genre fiction.
Genre: Genre fiction, including historical, cozy mystery, mystery, suspense and romance.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
Cardiotext Publishing
Cardiotext Publishing is an independent print and digital publisher specializing in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Their books are written by physician-authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of cardiovascular medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
Career Press
Career Press publishes practical books for professionals and general audiences on topics such as career development, HR management and marketing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of career development, HR management and marketing.
Word count: Not stated.
Carnegie Mellon University Literary Press
Carnegie Mellon University Literary Press is the literary division of Carnegie Mellon University Press. They have been publishing for more than 50 years and have published works by poets who later went on to become Pulitzer Prize winners. Please note they charge a $25 reading fee.
Genre: Poetry and literary fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Casablanca (Tell-tale Publishing)
Casablanca is Tell-tale Publishing’s mystery imprint.
Genre: Mystery.
Word count: 55,000 to 75,000 words.
Celtic Cat Publishing
Celtic Cat Publishing is an award-winning independent publisher established in 1995.
Genre: Literary and upmarket fiction, poetry and work of East Tennessee regional interest.
Word count: Not stated.
Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates Media is a publisher of horror and supernatural fiction. Cemetery Gates was founded by two friends in 2015.
Genre: Horror.
Word count: 60,000 to 80,000 words is preferred but they have taken books in the 90,000 to 100,000 word range.
Central Recovery Press
Central Recovery Press is an independent publisher specializing in behavioral health topics.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of genres focusing on relationships, grief/loss, parenting, and addiction and recovery.
Word count: Not stated.
Changeling Press
Changeling Press is a digital publisher of contemporary, science fiction, and paranormal romance. Their target audience is adult women.
Genre: Romance, in the subgenres of contemporary, paranormal, women’s fiction and science fiction. They also state they accept romance subgenres focusing on action, suspense, motorcycle, medical, rock star, comedy, dark comedy, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, magic, sorcery and witchcraft, cyberpunk, reverse harem, LGBTA+, mpreg (male pregnancy, a trope in fiction where a male character becomes pregnant), steampunk, werewolves, shifters and vampire.
Word count: 20,000 to 40,000 words.
Charles C Thomas Publisher
Charles C Thomas Publisher was founded in 1927 and specializes in the publication of books and textbooks on biomedical sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to biomedical science, behavioral science, education, special education, speech-language, hearing, rehabilitation, long-term care, criminal justice and law enforcement.
Word count: Not stated.
Chartwell
Chartwell Books is the illustrated books imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Illustrated nonfiction in the areas of spirituality, health and wellness, history, military, reference, cooking, lifestyle, and inspirational.
Word count: Not stated.
Chatwin Books
Chatwin Books is a Seattle-based publisher who specializes in bringing ideas to life.
Genre: Middle grade fiction and educational resources for and by Indigenous communitites.
Word count: Not stated.
Chelsea Green Publishing
Chelsea Green Publishing was founded in Chelsea, Vermont in 1984 by Ian and Margo Baldwin. They publish books on politics and sustainable living.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of politics and sustainable living.
Word count: Not stated.
Chicago Review Press
Chicago Review Press opened in 1973 and publishes titles of lasting interest and groundbreaking works that go beyond the trends.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
City Owl Press
City Owl Press is an indie publisher specializing in speculative fiction and romance. Please note that Writer Beware wrote an article on City Owl Press recently so make sure you do your research before submitting.
Genre: Genre fiction in the subgenres of romance (dark, fantasy, historical, monster, paranormal, comedy, science fiction, suspense, small town, time travel) and speculative (fairy tale retellings, cozy, dark, urban). They also accept horror, psychological, thriller, mystery and new adult.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.
Clarity Press
Clarity Press was founded in 1988 and is an independent publisher of books on global issues.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of global issues such as war, peace, self-determination, poverty, international law, intelligence, imperialism, history, environment, economics/finance, diversity, democracy, politics and regional issues.
Word count: Not stated.
Clash Books
Clash Books publishes books that transcend labels and break boundaries. They claim to put the “lit” in literary!
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and literary horror.
Word count: Not stated.
Clavis Publishing
Clavis Publishing puts children at the heart of everything they do. They believe that tomorrow’s world will reflect the dreams of today’s children and their mission is to make their lives as colorful and beautiful as possible.
Genre: Children’s books including toddler, picture, nonfiction, sound and key colors books.
Word count: Not stated.
Coaches Choice
Coaches Choice was founded with the aim of improving coaches of all sports in all facets of their lives.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of sports instruction.
Word count: Not stated.
Codhill Press
Codhill Press offers books that aid the “serious seeker”.
Genre: Works of spiritual, literary and poetic thought, such as literary fiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
Coffeetown Press
Coffetown Press is based in Kenmore, Washington has been publishing fiction and selective nonfiction and memoirs since 2005.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction, especially historical and literary fiction.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
Columbia University Press
Columbia University Press’ mission is to advance knowledge about our world through essential writing and research on the global, urban and contemporary.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of European history and food, Asian studies, business, neurobiology and behavior, life science, earth science, sustainability, international politics, global, Asian and Middle Eastern history, American politics, American and New York history, social work, animal studies, religion, philosophy, film studies and English literature.
Word count: Not stated.
Cool Springs Press
Cool Springs Press is the DIY gardening and home improvement imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of DIY gardening and home improvement.
Word count: Not stated.
Cooper Dillon Books
Cooper Dillion is a small poetry press that is committed to upholding the virtues of poetry as a high art and the expression of truth, beauty and sincerity. Please note they charge a $10 reading fee, which can be waived if you buy one of their books.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Full-length and chapbook.
Cornell University Press
Cornell University Press publishes books of scholarship that are engaged, influential and of lasting significance.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Corwin
Corwin is an independent family-owned business that strives to publish books by experts on topics most relevant to what educators are facing today. They publish books for coaches, specialists, administrators, those in higher education, librarians, school counselors and psychologists, teachers and staff developers.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of education development, such as bullying prevention, critical thinking, teaching methods, supporting students with ADHD or autism, or student behavior.
Word count: Not stated.
Creature Horror
Creature Horror is a Virginia-based publisher focusing on genres like feminist horror, dark speculative fiction, and fantastical fiction.
Genre: Feminist horror, dark speculative fiction, women-driven thrillers, spooky fantastical fiction, literary fiction, or genre-defying prose.
Word count: 20,000 to 90,000 words.
Crippen and Landru
Crippen and Landru is a small business operation publishing short mystery fiction.
Genre: Mystery fiction.
Word count: Short stories.
Crooked Lane Books
Crooked Lane Books was founded in 2014 and publishes high quality crime fiction.
Genre: Crime fiction, especially mystery, thriller, suspense, police procedural, cozy, horror and true crime.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.
CrossRiver Media
CrossRiver Media is a small Christian publishing company based in Missouri. They publish fiction, Bible studies, devotionals and Christian living books that help women of around 30 to 55 years build their faith.
Genre: Inspirational adult fiction, including historical, biblical and romance. For nonfiction, they accept Bible study, Christian living, family and marriage, inspirational and church growth.
Word count: Not stated.
Data Trace Publishing
Data Trace is a publisher of legal, scientific, technical and medical books and journals.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of professional medical and legal.
Word count: Not stated.
David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to helping Christians all over the world grow in their faith and pass faith onto the next generation.
Genre: Christian nonfiction and poetry that helps people grow in their faith.
Word count: Not stated.
Deep Vellum
Deep Vellum was founded in 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Their mission is to bring the world into conversation through literature.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Deerbrook Editions
Deerbrook Editions is a literary small press publishing noteworthy and emerging authors in well-designed trade books.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
DEStech Publications
DEStech Publications was founded in 2001 and is an independent academic science, technology and math publishing company that develops professional books and university textbooks written and edited by scientific researchers.
Genre: Professional books and university textbooks in science, including environmental technology, nursing & health science, packaging, plastics & polymers and textiles.
Word count: Not stated.
Directed Media Inc.
Directed Media Inc. is a Washington based educational publisher with a reputation of providing superior quality products to help students and classroom teachers in the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of education.
Word count: Not stated.
Down East Trade
Down East Trade publishes regional books local to Maine or books written by Maine authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of antiques, art, architecture, biography, body, mind, spirit, business, cooking, craft, hobbies, design, family games, gardening, health, fitness history, nature, humor, photography, pets, reference, sciences, sports, travel, and true crime. They also accept fiction, children’s books and middle grade.
Word count: Not stated.
Duke University Press
Duke University Press was founded in 1921 and supports scholars doing what they are passionate about. They publish 150 new books every year.
Genre: Nonfiction in various subgenres of the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.
Duquesne University Press
Duquesne University Press is the scholarly publishing arm of Duquesne University and publishes monographys and collections in the humanities and social sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences. They are particularly interested in medieval and Renaissance literary studies, philosophy, psychology, ethics, religious studies and theology.
Word count: Not stated.
Dzanc Books
Dzanc Books was founded in 2006 with the mission to advance great writing and impact communities across the United States with their efforts to promote literary readership.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Eakin Press
Eakin Press is a trade-book publisher founded in 1979. They were acquired by Wild Horse Media Group in 2013.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subgenres such as biography, ranching, food & drink, legal, military, poetry, rodeo, Texas and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Echoes
Echoes is the historical romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Historical romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Eclipse
Eclipse is the dark romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Dark romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Eerdman Books for Young Readers the children’s imprint of WM. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. They are rooted in the historic Christian tradition and open to emerging dialogue between denominations and with other faiths.
Genre: Board books, picture books, novels and nonfiction, especially in the areas of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, disability and neurodiversity, and age and community.
Word count: Not stated.
Elk Lake Publishing
Elk Lane Publishing is a Christian publisher that aims to point people to Jesus and broaden their horizons.
Genre: Christian genre fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Enchant
Enchant is the romantasy imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Romantasy in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Enslow Publishing
Enslow Publishing’s mission is to publish high-quality educational nonfiction books for children and young adults. Their aim is for children to be able to access these materials in schools and public libraries.
Genre: Nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.
Entice
Entice is the contemporary romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Contemporary romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Entrepreneur Press
Entrepreneur Press is part of the Entrepreneur Media family and publishes books written by entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of entrepreneurship and small business.
Word count: Not stated.
Epic
Epic is the young adult and new adult romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Young adult and new adult romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Epic Ink
Epic Ink is the entertainment history imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of music icons, cultural phenomena and memorable moments in entertainment history.
Word count: Not stated.
Epicenter Press
Epicenter Press publishes books related to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction relating to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, including biography, memoir, history, humor, life in the North, Native American culture and true crime.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
Eternal
Eternal is the paranormal romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Paranormal romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Etruscan Press
Etruscan Press is based at Wilkes University and partners with Youngstown State University. They are a nonprofit literary press that works to produce and promote books that nurture dialogue among genres, cultures and voices.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction, creative nonfiction, short story collections, literary criticism, anthologies and translations.
Word count: All manuscripts must be a minimum of 50 pages.
Evidence
Evidence is the thriller and suspense romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Thriller and suspense romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Expanse
Expanse is the science fiction romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Science fiction romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.
Fair Winds Press
Fair Winds Press is an imprint of Quarto focusing on providing accessible guidance for living a physically and spiritually healthy life.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of nutrition, cooking, fitness, parenting, beauty, mental and spiritual health, treating sickness and new medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
FalconGuides
FalconGuides is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that cover outdoor activities.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of outdoor activities for adults and children.
Word count: Not stated.
Familius
Familius is a mission-driven company that publishes books that reflect their 10 Habits of Happy Families.
Genre: Nonfiction for children and families.
Word count: Not stated.
Farcountry Press
Farcountry Press publishes over 50 books each year, including photography books, fun educational books for children, adventure guidebooks and thought-provoking history titles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of photography, popular history, children’s educational and guidebooks.
Word count: Not stated.
Fayetteville Mafia Press
Fayetteville Mafia Press publishes nonfiction books across pop culture, sports and true crime.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on pop culture, sports and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.
Filter Press
Filter Press publishes books on Colorado history.
Genre: Fiction (especially mystery) and nonfiction, including biography, history and travel that focus on Colorado.
Word count: Not stated.
Finishing Line Editions
Finishing Line Editions is the fiction and nonfiction imprint of Finishing Line Press. Please note they charge a reading fee of $10.
Genre: Literary, genre and upmarket fiction in the areas of historical, realistic, science fiction, fairy tales, folktales and fables. They also accept narrative nonfiction, short story collections, personal narrative, memoir and narrative procedure (how-to/craft).
Word count: Not stated.
Finishing Line Press
Finishing Line Press is a small publisher of poetry based in Georgetown, Kentucky. Please note they charge a reading fee of $3 in every month except november.
Genre: Poetry, especially chapbooks but they are happy to consider works of all length.
Word count: Not stated.
Finishing Press Line
Finishing Line Press is an award-winning small press based in Kentucky, USA. Please note they charge a reading fee in all months except November.
Genre: Poetry, chapbooks and fiction, including historical, realistic, science fiction, folk tales, fairy tales and literary. For nonfiction, this includes personal narrative, how to, craft, memoir, literary and narrative.
Word count: Not stated.
Floating Bridge Press
Floating Bridge Press publishes poets from Washington whose writing engages individuals and their communities.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
Fons Vitae
Fons Vitae is a non-profit, academic press that publishes interfaith scholarly works focused on world spirituality. They are known for publishing English translations of key Arabic and Persian works, especially in the field of Sufism.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the field of world religions and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.
Fordham University Press
Fordham University Press upholds the values and traditions of Fordham University through the dissemination of scholarly research and ideas. They publish print and digital books.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Forever Yours
Forever Yours is a division of Hachette Book Group and an imprint of Grand Central Publishing.
Genre: Adult romance, especially contemporary, diverse reads, romantic suspense, cowboys, historical and paranormal.
Word count: 25,000 to 100,000 words.
Four Way Books
Four Way Books produces literary publications to connect writers and readers. They were founded in 1993 by four writers and published their first book in 1995. Please note they charge a $32 processing fee.
Genre: Literary fiction and short story collections.
Word count: Book-length novels, novellas, flash fiction and short story collections.
Four Way Books
Four Way Books produces literary publications to connect writers and readers. They were founded in 1993 by four writers and published their first book in 1995. Please note they charge a $30 processing fee.
Genre: Book-length poetry collections.
Word count: Not stated.
Fox Chapel Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing specializes in sharing knowledge, projects and inspiration with their readers. Their books are sold in bookstores, craft specialty stores, art supply stores and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of creative how-to, including wood carving, woodworking, scroll saw, home and gardening, outdoor and general lifestyle, general crafting, knitting, crochet, fiber arts, sewing, quilting, beading, jewelry making, metalwork, coloring, lettering, painting, pet care, cooking, children’s books, and journaling.
Word count: Not stated.
From Beyond Press
From Beyond Press is an independent publishing imprint founded by Michael W. Phillips Jr. They specialize in new horror, science fiction and poetry.
Genre: Short stories in new horror, science fiction and poetry for their anthologies.
Word count: 1,000 to 5,000 words.
Future House Publishing
Future House Publishing focuses on publishing novels that embrace their core values of community, liberty and family. They strictly focus on “clean” and “family friendly” content.
Genre: Adult science fiction and fantasy, and middle grade adventure novels.
Word count: 70,000 to 90,000 words for adult novels and 40,000 to 60,000 words for middle grade.
G Editions LLC
G Editions LLC was founded by publishing veteran Marta Hallett and stands at the intersection of art, creativity and the world of illustrated publishing. Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fine art, pop culture, fashion, photography, architecture, design, cooking, gardening, children’s interests and lifestyle.
Word count: Not stated.
G-W Publisher
G-W Publisher is an expert in career and technical education. They have been around since 1921 and publish textbooks and educational supplements for a variety of fields.
Genre: Educational textbooks and related resources for a variety of fields, including agriculture, arts, communications, automotive, business management, career education, construction, drafting, education, finance, health science, hospitality, human services, technical trades, IT, manufacturing, marketing, STEM, visual technology and welding.
Word count: Not stated.
Gefen Publishing
Gefen Publishing is a Jerusalem-based publisher which uses Gefen Books as its United States distribution partner.
Genre: Children’s books, literary fiction and nonfiction (including learning Hebrew, cookbooks, history, antisemitism, Arabic language, gifts, Holocaust, and art and photography) about Judaism.
Word count: Not stated.
Gemma
Gemma publishes writers who explore the diverse experiences of young adults. As part of this commitment, they founded Gemma Open Door for Literacy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting adult and young adult readers.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction of relevance to adults and young adults improving their reading. These stories should involve simple tenses with a second- to -fourth-grade reading level.
Word count: 10,000 words or fewer.
Gibbs Smith
Gibbs Smith is an employee-owned independent publisher whose mission is to impact the communities it serves.
Genre: Nonfiction, including interior design, architecture, cookbooks, arts/crafts, humor and gift, and children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Gingko Press
Gingko Press was founded in 1985 in Germany but moved to California in 1991. They are always on the lookout for shifts in our social order via new media.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of graphic design, popular culture, street art, graffiti, architecture, children’s interests, art, photography and literature.
Word count: Not stated.
Globe Pequot
Globe Pequot publishers books that preserve history for future generations.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of iconic brands and people, regional interest, history, lifestyle, cooking and food culture, and folklore.
Word count: Not stated.
Golden West Books
Golden West Books was founded in 1960 and specializes in railroad-focused subject matter.
Genre: Nonfiction related to railroads.
Word count: Not stated.
Good River Review
Good River Review is the literary journal of the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. They publish two issues a year and also regularly feature book reviews, interviews and essays on the practice of writing.
Genre: Submissions for their literary journal, including essays, poems, memoirs and immersive journalism.
Word count: Less than 5,000 words for longer-form pieces or less than 2,000 words for shorter pieces. No more than 10 pages for poetry.
Gorgias Press
Gorgias Press is run by scholars for scholars. They are an independent academic publisher specializing in the history and religion of the Middle East and the larger pre-modern world.
Genre: Nonfiction and academic monographs in the areas of the history and religion of the Middle East and pre-modern world.
Word count: Not stated.
Grand Canyon Press
Grand Canyon Press publishes and promotes the work of writers living in the West of the US. They release 6 to 12 books per year.
Genre: Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, memoirs, short story collections, essay collections and nonfiction.
Word count: Novels, novellas, short story collections and essay collections.
Gray & Company
Gray & Company is a Cleveland-based publisher who publishes books about the city and region.
Genre: Nonfiction about Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and Ohio.
Word count: Not stated.
Green Dragon Books
Green Dragon Books was founded in 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia and publishes a range of books that improve life from childhood through to adulthood.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Greg Kofford Books
Greg Kofford Books is an independent press that publishes scholarly works in Mormon history, theology, literature and culture.
Genre: Nonfiction and creative fiction in the area of Mormon history, theology, literature and culture.
Word count: Not stated.
Gryphon House
Gryphon House’s goal is to publish resources that address top current issues in early childhood and help people enrich the lives of children.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on current issues in early childhood.
Word count: Not stated.
Guilford Press
Guilford Press is an independent press that produces science-based books to support individual and societal wellbeing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the fields of psychology, literary, geography, research methods, general trade, social work, neuropsychology, developmental disabilities, art and play therapy, and related fields.
Word count: Not stated.
Hachai Publishing
Hachai Publishing publishes books for children ages 2 to 6 that focus on the traditional Jewish experience, traditional Jewish observances such as holidays, and positive character traits such as honesty or charity. They are also interested in publishing historical fiction adventure novels that highlight devotion to the Jewish faith and relevance of Torah.
Genre: Children’s books relating to the Jewish experience.
Word count: Not stated.
Hamilcar Publications
Hamilcar Publications is a Boston-based publisher focusing on the area of professional boxing, true crime, hip-hop, jazz and related topics.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of boxing, true crime, hip-hop, jazz and related topics.
Word count: Not stated.
Hampton Roads Publishing
Hampton Roads Publishing publishes both popular and inspirational titles from a variety of philosophical and theological perspectives with the aim of evolving the human spirit.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of philosophical and theological perspectives.
Word count: Not stated.
Harbor House Law Press
Harbor House Law Press’ mission is to publish legal and advocacy information for parents, advocates, educators and attorneys to ensure children with disabilities have equality of opportunity and participation.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of disability law.
Word count: Not stated.
Hard Case Crime
Hard Case Crime is dedicated to reviving the golden age of paperback crime novels, both by bringing back old works of the pula era and by introducing readers to new work written by today’s authors.
Genre: Crime.
Word count: Not stated.
Harvard Common Press
Harvard Common Press publishes accessible books on cooking, parenting and lifestyle.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of culinary, parenting and lifestyle.
Word count: Not stated.
Harvard Square Editions
Harvard Square Editions publishes works of environmental, spiritual and social value.
Genre: Literary fiction of social, spiritual and environmental value. They are particularly looking for fiction that transcends national boundaries, especially manuscripts that are international, spiritual, political, literary, science fiction, fantasy, utopia and dystopia.
Word count: Not stated.
Hatherleigh
Hatherleigh’s motto is to improve your life and change your world. They are dedicated to publishing reliable content in healthy living to inspire people to live active and healthy lifestyles.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to health and wellness, fitness and exercise, living with chronic diseases, medical, self-help and inspirational, and sustainability and green living.
Word count: Not stated.
Headstamp Press
Headstamp Press is working to bring firearms book publication into the 21st century.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of arms, munitions or military history.
Word count: Not stated.
Health Professions Press
Health Professions Press publishes resources that support professionals and family caregivers as society’s needs in caring for an aging population continue to grow.
Genre: Nonfiction for professional and family caregivers in the areas of contemporary concerns in gerontology, long-term care, elder care, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, wellness and aging, and healthcare administration.
Word count: Not stated.
Heritage Books
Heritage Books publishes books on the local history and genealogy of the United States. They target their books to professional and amateur historians and genealogists as well as institutions that serve these groups.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of American history, local history, and genealogy, including non-fiction narrative works and compilations of source records.
Word count: Not stated.
Heyday Books
Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher based in California. They were founded in 1974 and promote civic engagement and social justice.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of African American studies, architecture, art, photography, Asian and Asian American studies, the Indigenous peoples of California, history, literature, poetry, memoir, nature, politics and social justice. They also publish children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Hierophant Publishing
Hierophant Publishing is a book publisher focusing on the body, mind and spirit. Their name comes from the ancient Greek word for a priest or priestess who interpreted sacred mysteries and esoteric principles of the day. Their goal is to publish words that were inspired by silence and help awaken the hierophant within you.
Genre: Prescriptive nonfiction that was written from a state of presence. If you’re not sure what that means, their books focus on topics such as living a good life, meditation, healing your body, mind and soul, and astrology.
Word count: Not stated.
High Plains Press
High Plains Press is a Wyoming-based publisher specializing in books about the American West.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on the American West, especially Wyoming.
Word count: Not stated.
Hippocrene Books
Hippocrene Books is an American publisher of foreign language reference books and international cookbooks.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of foreign language reference and international cookbooks.
Word count: Not stated.
Hohm Press
Hohm Press was founded in 1976 and is committed to publishing books that promote self-awareness, recognition of interdependence and compassion.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of authentic spiritual and mystical traditions (such as Buddhism, Sufism, Hinduism etc.), transformational psychology, translations of classical spiritual poetry as well as biographies, autobiographies and memoirs of spiritual teachers or journeys.
Word count: Not stated.
Holiday House
Holiday House is a publisher of children’s books, specializing in quality hardcovers.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.
Holy Cow! Press
Holy Cow! Press was established in 1977 and has since published over 125 books.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and nonfiction, especially historical and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Huntington Press
Huntington Press was founded in 1983 by Anthony Curtis. They are known for their books on Las Vegas and gambling.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to gambling, Las Vegas or southern Nevada.
Word count: 60,000 to 80,000 words.
Ibex Publishers
Ibex Publishers is an independent press committed to introducing Persian culture, literature and history. They prioritise publishing books that cannot be published in Iran and books that highlight the best of Persian culture.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Ig Publishing
Ig Publishing is an independent press dedicated to publishing original literary fiction and political and cultural nonfiction.
Genre: Middle grade, young adult, literary fiction and cultural nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Imbrifex Books
Imbrifex Books is known for publishing books on hiking, road trips, and fishing as well as outstanding voices in fiction.
Genre: Genre fiction and nonfiction, including humour, travel, hiking and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Indulgence
Indulgence is the contemporary romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: Romance with alpha heroes and strong conflict.
Word count: 45,000 to 60,000 words.
Industrial Press
Industrial Press publishes resources for the machining community and related manufacturing industries. They offer a variety of books for students, practitioners and professionals.
Genre: Nonfiction resources on machining such as metalworking, welding, machine tooling, engineering math, maintenance and reliability, supply chain and inventory management, construction and design.
Word count: Not stated.
Interlink Publishing
Interlink Publishing is a Palestinian-owned and Massachusetts-based independent publishing house. They offer global perspective to readers by publishing works of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides, cookbooks and illustrated children’s books from around the world.
Genre: Children’s books and nonfiction in the areas of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides and cookbooks.
Word count: Not stated.
Interlude Press
Interlude Press is a boutique publisher of award-winning LGBTQ+ fiction.
Genre: Well-crafted original novels featuring diverse casts with lead characters from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Word count: 60,000 to 90,000 words.
Invisible City Literary Journal
Invisible City Literary Journal is the University of San Francisco’s MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing program’s online literary journal.
Genre: Submissions for their literary journal, including poetry, fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Islandport Press
Islandport Press publishes stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England.
Genre: Genre fiction including adult, young adult, mystery, thriller and essay. They also consider picture books. For nonfiction, they accept history, humour, nature, outdoors, photography and gift books.
Word count: Not stated.
Italica Press
Italica Press publishes Englishs translation of medieval, Renaissance and early-modern texts as well as historical travel, and scholarly essays in art and history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of translations of Latin or other ancient language texts and scholarly essays related to art and history.
Word count: Not stated.
Jaded Ibis Press
Jaded Ibis Press publishes literature that tackles a personal or universal truth and that makes people see the world around them more clearly or from a different perspective.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction that explores a personal or universal truth.
Word count: Short stories to full-length novels.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers purpose is to create positive narratives about difference and encourage social justice by making information and knowledge accessible.
Genre: Nonfiction. Each editor has their own preferences, especially regarding health, neurodiversity and technology.
Word count: Not stated.
JMS Books LLC
JMS Books LLC is a small electronic press publishing LGBTQ+ romance, erotic romance, and young adult romance.
Genre: LGBTQ+ romance, erotic romance, and young adult romance. They are not interested in straight romance stories at this time.
Word count: 12,000 to 130,000 for adult stories and 20,000 to 130,000 for young adult.
John Hopkins University Press
John Hopkins University Press was established in 1878 and is America’s oldest university press. Their mission is to publish trusted scholarship and connect people to evidence-based knowledge from leading experts.
Genre: Nonfiction the areas of American history, contemporary affairs, health policy, public health, health & wellness, literary studies, ancient studies, history of science/technology/medicine, education and life & physical sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Jones & Bartlett Learning is a publisher of secondary, post-secondary and professional instructional and learning-performance management solutions.
Genre: Nonfiction textbooks and learning materials for the health sciences, nursing, medicine, public safety, science and technology.
Word count: Not stated.
Joshua Tree Publishing
Joshua Tree Publishing is an innovative publisher dedicated to helping authors making their dreams of publishing their novel come true.
Genre: Genre fiction and nonfiction, including biography, memoir, self help, improvement and the mind, body & spirit.
Word count: Not stated.
Jossey-Bass
Jossey-Bass was founded in 1965 and is committed to publishing products and services to inform and inspire educators and professional learners who want to develop themselves, their organisations and their communities.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to K-12 education, such as how to plan a lesson, leading school change, business and organizational health.
Word count: Not stated.
Kallisti Publishing Inc.
Kallisti Publishing was founded in 2000 in Pennsylvania with the goal to make books that help people succeed.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of personal development, business and inspirational.
Word count: Not stated.
Kallisto Gaia Press
Kallisto Gaia Press is a nonprofit literary organization supporting writers at all stages of their careers. Their goal is to promote finely crafted work with an expressive and meaningful voice.
Genre: Poetry and short fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Kamehameha Publishing
Kamehameha Publishing is an ʻŌiwi Hawaiʻi publisher of materials that amplify ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, ʻike Hawaiʻi, and kuanaʻike Hawaiʻi.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Hawai’i.
Word count: Not stated.
Kaya Press
Kaya Press is a publisher of Asian Pacific Diasporas.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction relating to Asian diaspora literature.
Word count: Not stated.
Kelsay Books
Kelsay Books was was founded by Karen Kelsay in 2012. Their mission is to transform poetry manuscripts into works of art.
Genre: Poetry, including chapbooks, full-length collections, rhyming poetry for children and collections of formal poetry.
Word count: 30 to 100 pages.
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: Literary and genre fiction (romance, mystery, suspense, thriller, upmarket, historical, speculative, mystery and romantasy) and nonfiction (biography, memoir, history, true crime, pop culture, film, TV, music, military history, narrative law enforcement and pop science). Each editor has their preferences across various genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
KTAV Publishing House
KTAV Publishing House was founded in 1921 and publishes books relating to Judaism.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Judaism.
Word count: Not stated.
Lamar University Literary Press
Lamar University Literary Press is staff primarily by volunteers who are experts in their fields. They help students at the university by training them in the process of small press production and are proudly one of the world’s smallest university presses!
Genre: Poetry, literary novels, short story collections, nonfiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: 90 pages and above.
Launch Point Press
Launch Point Press is dedicated to publishing high-quality fiction books that center on the experiences of lesbian characters.
Genre: Fiction manuscripts where the main characters are lesbians, especially crime, suspense, mystery, intrigue, thriller, historical, literary, romance, sagas, speculative, paranormal and horror.
Word count: 55,000 to 100,000 words.
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company was founded in 1963 and is based in Arizona. Their mission is to make top quality resources in many forensic fields.
Genre: Nonfiction for professionals in the area of forensic studies, such as accident reconstruction, authentic anatomical, DUI defense, personal injury, terrorism and workers compensation.
Word count: Not stated.
Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers is the trade imprint of Abilene Christian University. Their mission is to reflect the high standards of their parent institution and spread the values of Abilene Christian University to a broad, public audience.
Genre: Trade nonfiction that reflects the values of Abilene Christian University (i.e. Christian values).
Word count: Not stated.
Library Tales Publishing
Library Tales Publishing was established in 2011 and is an independent publishing house renowned for publishing a wide spectrum of bookings. Their mission is to spark a universal love for reading by producing books that cater to everyone.
Genre: Genre fiction including contemporary, mystery, romance, fantasy and similar. For nonfiction, they accept self-help, memoirs and general nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Literary Wanderlust
Literary Wanderlust strives to help new and experienced authors achieve their dreams of publishing.
Genre: Genre fiction, including romance, women’s fiction, historical and western fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy, crime, mystery, thriller, LGBTQ, science fiction and fantasy.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.
Little Bigfoot
Little Bigfoot is the children’s imprint of Sasquatch Books and draws inspiration from the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Little Red Tree Publishing
Little Red Tree Publishing’s motto is “Delight, Entertain and Educate”.
Genre: Literary fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Full-length novels.
Living Justice Press
Living Justice Press publishes books focusing on social justice and community healing, especially restorative justice and peacemaking.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of restorative justice and peacemaking. They publish books that deepen the understanding use of peacemaking Circles and draw from Indigenous philosophies from voices of those “in struggle” for justice.
Word count: Not stated.
Llewellyn
Llewellyn is the oldest publisher specializing in books for the body, mind and spirit.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on the body, mind and spirit.
Word count: Not stated.
LSU Press
LSU Press is one of the oldest and most prestigious academic publishers in the south of the United States.
Genre: Scholarly monographs and general interest books.
Word count: Not stated.
Lucky Spool
Lucky Spool was founded in 2012 and is passionate about sewing, knitting and quilting. They strive to create beautiful books that enrich the artistic work that crafters do.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of sewing, knitting and quilting.
Word count: Not stated.
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Lynne Rienner Publishers was founded in 1984 and publishes in the fields of international studies, comparative politics, US politics, military history and criminology.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction and textbooks in the areas of international studies, comparative politics, US politics, military history and criminology.
Word count: Not stated.
Lyons Press
Lyons Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and specializes in publishing books on fishing and hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, and sports.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fishing and hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is always looking for books that are thoughtful, unusual, and captivating.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Maverick Publishing
Maverick has published over 400 titles for children and has a strong ethos of championing new and emerging authors.
Genre: Picture books and middle grade.
Word count: Under 650 words for picture books and 10,000 to 55,000 words for middle grade.
MB Publishing
MB Publishing publishes memorable stories filled with courage, history, humor, adventure, determination, friendship and love.
Genre: Picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
McBooks Press
McBooks Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes British and American authors in nautical fiction.
Genre: Nautical fiction by British and American authors.
Word count: Not stated.
McFarland
McFarland is an independent publisher of academic and nonfiction books, especially known for topics of popular appeal.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of popular culture, sports, military history, literature, history, body/mind, transportation, games and hobbies.
Word count: Not stated.
McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill’s vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life. They publish resources to help people access all the value that education can offer, no matter their background.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of business and economics, humanities, social science, language, science, engineering and math.
Word count: Not stated.
Measure Press
Measure Press’s goal is to bring readers the best new poetry from established and emerging writers.
Genre: Formal poetry and criticism.
Word count: Book length.
Medical Physics Publishing
Medical Physics Publishing was founded in 1985 by Dr. John Cameron, professor emeritus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their books are written by and for physicists, residents, radiologists and technologists.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of physics.
Word count: Not stated.
Medieval Institute Publications
Medieval Institute Publications is part of Western Michigan University and is a specialized university press dedicated to publishing academic texts on the history, literature and culture of the premodern world.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the areas of history, literature and culture of the premodern world.
Word count: Not stated.
Mellen Press
Edwin Mellen Press is an academic publisher founded in 1972.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences that makes a contribution to scholarship.
Word count: Not stated.
Microcosm
Microcosm Publishing is a colorful, independent publishing house and distributor. They love to encourage skill-building, showing hidden histories and fostering creativity.
Genre: Nonfiction DIY in areas such as Witchcraft, Paganism, Herbalism, mythology, self improvement, scene history, bicycle revolution, queer content and gift.
Word count: Not stated.
Microsoft Press
Microsoft Press is a publishing alliance between Microsoft Corporation and the Pearson Education division of Pearson. They publish training and reference materials in software engineering, programming and Microsoft products.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of IT and Microsoft.
Word count: Not stated.
Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society Press is a publisher of the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
Genre: Nonfiction, including general nonfiction, cookbooks and children’s picture books relating to the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. They are especially looking for titles in the following topics: Native American history and culture, political and military history, natural history and the environment, cultural and social history, arts, culture, & sports, memoir and literary nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Mondial
Mondial was founded in 1999 and publishes unusual and rare books. Please note they are small traditional publisher and while they will not charge you for printing and distributing your book, they do charge a one-time fee of $10 to cover the cost of assessing your submission.
Genre: Literary fiction, including African, American, British and gay, and nonfiction in the subgenres of linguistics, literature, politics, history and psychology.
Word count: Not stated.
Monkfish
Monkfish is an independent publisher devoted to spiritual seekers. They publish books across a dazzling array of traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American and more.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of spirituality and religion.
Word count: Not stated.
Mosaica Press
Mosaica Press is an independent publisher of Jewish books.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Judaism, including Jewish law, health and wellness, history, inspirational, Jewish thought, literature, parenting, personal growth, philosophy, self help, Shluchim and Tanakh and marriage.
Word count: Not stated.
Motorbooks
Motorbooks publishes books on transportation.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of transportation.
Word count: Not stated.
Mountaineers Books
Mountaineers Books publishes books that explore, preserve and celebrate the outdoors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of recreation, adventure and education of the outdoors.
Word count: Not stated.
Muddy Boots Books
Muddy Boots Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot and focuses on the outdoors for babies to preteens.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the outdoors for children to preteens.
Word count: Not stated.
Neon Hemlock
Neon Hemlock is a Washington, DC-based small press specializing in speculative fiction, rad zines and queer chapbooks.
Genre: Queer speculative short stories, flash fiction and novellas.
Word count: Not stated.
New Harbinger Publications
New Harbinger is dedicated to publishing practical, evidence-based tools for mental health professionals as well as self-help books for general readers.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of self-help books for general readers and evidence-based books for mental health professionals.
Word count: Not stated.
New Letters
New Letters founded in Kansas City to publish the best literary writing, wherever it might be found.
Genre: Novellas, short stories and poetry. It seems they charge for submissions if you are not a subscriber with them.
Word count: No more than 30,000 words.
New Page Books
New Page Books publishes books on ancient mysteries, UFOS, paranormal activity, unexplained phenomena, and related subjects.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of ancient mysteries, UFOS, paranormal activity, unexplained phenomena, and related subjects.
Word count: Not stated.
New Village Press
New Village Press is a publisher of the humanities and social sciences. They are known for their transdisciplinary books in urban sociology, community cultural development and healthy city design.
Genre: Memoirs and nonfiction in the areas of art, culture, placemaking, environment, social justice and women’s lives.
Word count: Not stated.
New World Library
New World Library is dedicated to publishing books that inspire and challenge.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Nightshade (Tell-tale Publishing)
Nightshade is Tell-tale Publishing’s horror imprint.
Genre: Horror.
Word count: 60,000 to 90,000 words.
Ninestar Press
Ninestar Press is a boutique publisher of quality LGBTQA+ romance, erotica, and literary fiction.
Genre: LGBTQA+ romance and literary novels.
Word count: 20,000 to 120,000 words.
No Starch Press
No Starch Press has a reputation for publishing unique books on technology. They publish authors who are passionate and write about topics that people care about.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of technology, especially open source, security, hacking, programming, alternative operating systems, LEGO, science and math.
Word count: Not stated.
Noemi Press
Noemi Press is a literary arts organization dedicated to publishing and promoting the work of authors and artists.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Book length.
North Country Books
North Country Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot that publishes books about the Adirondacks and Upstate New York.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the Adirondacks and Upstate New York histories, folklore, biographies, children’s books, photography books, and mysteries.
Word count: Not stated.
North Dakota State University Press
North Dakota State University Press was established to stimulate and coordinate interdisciplinary regional scholarship of North Dakota, the Red River Valley, the plains of North America and comparable regions of other continents.
Genre: Nonfiction, poetry and fiction that fit their Contemporary Voices of Indigenous Peoples series, their Heritage Guide series or their Little Book about North Dakota series.
Word count: Not stated.
Nova Science Publishers
Nova Science Publishers was founded in 1985 and is an academic publisher of science, technology and medical books.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of science, technology, social sciences, medicine and health.
Word count: Not stated.
Octane Press
Octane Press publishes illustrated and narrative books that cater to niche audiences.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction that cover niche topics, especially motorsports, vehicles, bicycles and independent artisans.
Word count: Not stated.
Ooligan Press
Ooligan Press is a student-run press in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to cultivating the next generation of publishing professionals.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Orbis Books
Orbis Books (not to be confused with speculative fiction publisher Orbit Books) is a Christian publisher focusing on books on prayer, spirituality, Catholic life, theology, mission and current affairs.
Genre: Christian nonfiction, including Christian living, ethics, social concerns, theology, religion & science, spirituality, payer, world religions and topics relating to Black Lives Matter.
Word count: Not stated.
Orison Books
Orison Books seeks to publish spiritually-engaged literature. Please note general fiction submissions are accepted only during October.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
ORO Editions
ORO Editions has published over 700 titles over 15 years in a variety of topics relating to architecture, landscape, art photography and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of architecture, urbanism, landscape, art photography, sustainability, interior design, academia and applied research.
Word count: Not stated.
Overcup Press
Overcup is an independent book publishing company specializing in literary nonfiction, art, travel, design and epicurean titles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of music, music history, contemporary arts and culture, architecture and design, travel, epicurean, environmental and nature writing, popular science, regional United States Northwest and longform narrative.
Word count: Not stated.
Ozark Mountain Publishing
Ozark Mountain Publishing’s mission is to take readers beyond the unexplained and explore the possibilities of the universe and beyond.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of new age, metaphysical and spiritual material.
Word count: Not stated.
Page Street Publishing
Page Street Publishing publishes over 150 titles per year in a variety of genres.
Genre: Young adult fiction, nonfiction and adult horror.
Word count: Not stated.
Paragon House
Paragon House publishes scholarly titles in the areas of history, philosophy, consciousness, culture, governance, economics and society. Please note that while they are accepting submissions, they note they are not accepting many new books at this time. In 2023, they published 1 book.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of history, philosophy, consciousness, culture, governance, economics and society.
Word count: Not stated.
Parallax
Parallax Press is a nonprofit publisher founded by Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. Parallax Press publishes books on the art of mindful living and Engaged Buddhism.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of mindful living and Engaged Buddhism.
Word count: Not stated.
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers
Parkhurst Brothers Publishing focuses on publishing the American storytelling movement by publishing books by ethnic and professional storytellers who write for general audiences.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction, including story-based works such as memoirs, story collections, folktale anthologies and instructional titles, social issues and behavioral psychology titles.
Word count: Not stated.
Peachpit
Peachpit is a publisher of books on graphic design, digital photography, web design, web developmental, digital video and related topics for their readers’ digital lifestyles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of graphic design, digital photography, web design, web developmental, digital video and similar.
Word count: Not stated.
Penmore Press
Penmore Press is an Arizona-based independent publisher.
Genre: Adult genre fiction, including contemporary, historical, nautical, military, mystery, thriller, horror and supernatural, and nonfiction.
Word count: 75,000 to 150,000 words.
Pineapple Press
Pineapple Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that educate and entertain while making the real Florida accessible to readers nationwide.
Genre: Nonfiction that features Florida in the areas of gardening, nature, art, folklore, history, travel. They also accept and children’s books and fiction
Word count: Not stated.
Plan B Press
Plan B Press publishes books from authors who have fewer than three published books under their belt.
Genre: Poetry chapbooks.
Word count: Not stated.
Plough Books
Plough Books is a Christian publisher that aims to address urgent questions of today with thoughtfulness and boldness.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction and memoir. Many of their titles have a faith-based focus.
Word count: Not stated.
PM Press
PM Press is an independent, radical publisher of critically necessary books.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, including art, social justice, education, parenting, economics, gender, sexuality, history, politics, music, theory and philosophy.
Word count: Not stated.
Poisoned Pen Press
Poisoned Pen Press is the adult mystery imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Adult mystery.
Word count: Not stated.
Polar Bear and Co.
Polar Bear and Co. publishes books that fit into the following four themes: Inspiration, Place, History, and Imagination
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate has been in operation for over 50 years and believes in the power of art and information to positively impact the world.
Genre: Nonfiction, including gift, children’s, design & architecture, and fine art.
Word count: Not stated.
Praeclarus Press
Praeclarus Press is a small press publishing books on women’s health. They strive to publish evidence-based but accessible books.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to women’s health, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting. They are also interested in titles on depression, trauma and violence, cardiovascular health, successful aging and alternative healthcare modalities.
Word count: Not stated.
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press was founded in 1981 in Princeton, New Jersey. They strive to identify new trends and publish the first books on emerging talents.
Genre: Adult and children’s nonfiction in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, graphic design, visual culture, nature, pop culture, photography, craft, and gardening.
Word count: Not stated.
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press was founded in 1905 and brings influential voices and ideas to the world stage through academic scholarship.
Genre: Academic and trade nonfiction in a variety of subgenres, including history, art, environment, architecture, science, economics, education, math, philosophy, political science, religion and sociology.
Word count: Not stated.
Process Media
Process Media publishes writers of distinction and unique perspectives. They consider themselves a formidable force in independent publishing and document important cultural movements.
Genre: Historical fiction, middle grade stories and nonfiction in the areas of memoir, biography, music, history, self-reliance, realpolitik, true crime, mysticism and occult.
Word count: Not stated.
Prometheus Books
Prometheus Books was founded in 1969 and is committed to testing the boundaries of established thought.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of popular science, critical thinking, philosophy, history, atheism, humanism, current events, psychology and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.
Publishing Genius Press
Publishing Genius Press aims to make the best books by devoted members of the global literary community. They believe that literature can, and does, change the world.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction, creative nonfiction and “other” projects.
Word count: Short stories to full-length novels.
punctum books
punctum books accepts works from both academic and para-academics working in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and architecture & design who are interested in writing genre-queer and genre-bending books.
Genre: Genre-queer and genre-bending creative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Purdue University Press
Purdue University Press is dedicated to publishing works for both academic and general readers.
Genre: Scholarly and general nonfiction in the areas of science, technology, careers in higher education, human-animal bond, central European studies, Indiana and Purdue, romance studies, Jewish studies, gerontology and dementia studies.
Word count: Not stated.
Quarry Books
Quarry Books publishes business books for a non professional audience.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of business for a general audience.
Word count: Not stated.
Quills & Quartos Publishing
Quills & Quartos Publishing was founded in 2019 and publishes Austenesque and historical romance fiction.
Genre: Jane Austenque variations (i.e. romance novels based on Jane Austen’s stories).
Word count: 70,000 to 100,000 words for novels and 30,000 to 40,000 words for novellas.
Radial Books
Radial Books is an independent publisher who specializes in contemporary poetry and fiction.
Genre: Literary fiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
Radix Media
Radix Media is a worker-owned and operated union print shop and publisher based in Brooklyn, New York.
Genre: Full-length poetry, chapbooks, novellas, literary fiction, memoirs and visual narratives.
Word count: Not stated.
Red Adept Publishing
Red Adept Publishing is a small fiction publisher with multiple USA Today Bestsellers. Please note they only accept submissions from US authors.
Genre: Genre fiction, including cozy mystery, fantasy, historical, romance, science fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense and women’s fiction.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.
Red Hen Press
Red Hen Press is an independent, non-profit press.
Genre: Literary fiction, memoirs, creative nonfiction and poetry collections.
Word count: Not stated.
Red Wheel / Weiser
Red Wheel / Weiser’s goal is to publish “books to live by.”
Genre: Nonfiction and children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Redleaf Press
Redleaf Press publishes books to make information about best practices in the early childhood field accessible to people who work directly young children.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of early childhood.
Word count: Not stated.
Rio Nuevo Publishers
Rio Nuevo Publishers is an independent regional press located in Tucson, Arizona.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the West and Southwest of the United States, especially in the arts and crafts, children’s literature, cooking, history, gardening, memoir, Native American, nature, spirituality, and travel.
Word count: Not stated.
Rock Point
Rock Point is an imprint of Quarto and publishes books on personal development and everyday spirituality.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of drawing books, guided journals and planners.
Word count: Not stated.
Rockport Publishing
Rockport Publishing is an imprint of Quarto and publishes books in design.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of design.
Word count: Not stated.
Royal Guard Publishing
Royal Guard was established in 2020 and is a digital publisher of LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Harem Lit and Cultivation Fantasy. Please note that Royal Guard is seeking writers who are motivated and deadline driven as you’ll be asked to write on a strict timeline.
Genre: LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Harem Lit and Cultivation Fantasy.
Word count: They are looking for writers who write series.
Rutgers University Press
Rutgers University Press is the university publishing arm of Rutgers University in the state of New Jersey.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences, criminology, health, medicine area studies, religion and Jewish studies.
Word count: Not stated.
Sage College Publishing
Sage College Publishing is an academic publisher of the social sciences. They publish over 800 titles a year.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the area of the social sciences, especially textbooks for university students, handbooks, reference books and professional resources.
Word count: Not stated.
Salmonberry
Salmonberry publishes books and educational resources for Indigenous communities with a focus on ecological health and wellbeing.
Genre: Nonfiction. They only accept submissions by Indigenous authors.
Word count: Not stated.
Sapphire Books
Sapphire Books publishes manuscripts by lesbian authors.
Genre: Lesbian genre fiction, including romance, mystery, intrigue with romantic elements and young adult.
Word count: Not stated.
Sartoris Literary Group
Sartoris Literary Group publishes books that the majors consider too regional, too controversial, or too “small” for publication
Genre: Genre and literary fiction, including mystery, thriller, romance and coming of age. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, self help, music history, American history, Canadian history, photography and business.
Word count: Not stated.
Sasquatch Books
Sasquatch Books publishes a variety of nonfiction books that reflects the adventurous, creative DIY spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Savant Books and Publications
Savant Books and Publications publishes literary works of enduring value with a twist that expand and transform English readers’ perspectives.
Genre: Genre fiction, especially history or alternative history based on personal experience. For nonfiction, they accept memoir, academic theses, dissertations and books of transformational learning.
Word count: Not stated.
Schaffner Press
Schaffner Press was founded in 2001 and has since published over 50 books.
Genre: Literary fiction, short fiction, historical fiction with socially relevant content and crime fiction. For nonfiction, they accept memoir, biography, autobiography, journalistic expose, true crime, art, culture, pop culture, world history, current events, science, arts, US history, military history and music.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.
Schiffer Publishing
Schiffer Publishing was founded in 1974 in Pennsylvania.
Genre: Nonfiction and children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Sea Crow Press
Sea Crow Press believes that small presses play an essential part in amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
Genre: Literary fiction, genre fiction, historical fiction, eco-fiction, young adult and nonfiction, including Buddhist, Black studies, eco-activism, memoir, spirituality and women’s stories.
Word count: Not stated.
Search Press
Search Press specializes in illustrated practical, reference and inspirational books on art and craft books for beginners through to professional artists and crafters.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art and craft.
Word count: Not stated.
Seaworthy Publications
Seaworthy Publications is a nautical book publisher who specializes in the area of recreational boating. They give each manuscript personal attention and are more than happy to work with first time authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of recreational boating.
Word count: Not stated.
SFA Press
SFA Press broadens the university’s mission by publishing works of cultural and scholarly significance.
Genre: Literary fiction, short fiction, poetry and academic nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Shadow Mountain Publishing
Shadow Mountain Publishing is passionate about “clean” content and empowering values.
Genre: Genre fiction, including contemporary middle grade, middle grade fantasy, historical romance, women’s fiction, young adult fiction, general fiction and historical fiction. For nonfiction, they accept historical, inspirational, cookbooks and religious content for a non-denominational audience.
Word count: Not stated.
Siren-BookStrand
Siren-BookStrand is an ebook publisher with over 8,000 romance novels under their belt and over 700 authors writing for them.
Genre: Romance in a variety of subgenres with ménage, M/M, and M/F (only if it includes BDSM) pairings.
Word count: 20,000 words to 85,000 words.
Skinner House Books
Skinner House Books is the publishing house of the Unitarian Universalist Association. They publish books at the intersection of progressive values and life’s biggest questions.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of religious studies, theology, ministry resources and living in the Unitarian Universalist values.
Word count: Not stated.
Sleeping Bear Press
Sleeping Bear Press was launched in 1998 as a children’s book publisher. Their mission is to provide books that engage, entertain, and educate.
Genre: Children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Society for American Archaeology Press
The Society for American Archaeology Press is the official publishing unit of Society for American Archaeology.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of archaeological endeavors and helping archaeologists in their work.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.
Solano Press Books
Solano Press Books is a California-based publishing house specializing in land use, planning law, urban affairs and environmental subjects. They are known for publishing resources on land use and related legal matters.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of land use, planning law, urban affairs and environmental subjects.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is the adult nonfiction imprint of their parent company of the same name, Sourcebooks.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Sourcebooks Casablanca is the romance imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 85,000 to 100,000 words.
Sourcebooks Explore
Sourcebooks Explore is the children’s nonfiction imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives. They are currently only accepting submissions from experts in a field, such as scientists, artists, pilots, architects, etc.
Genre: Children’s nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Fires
Sourcebooks Fire is the young adult imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: young adult fiction, especially books that have an authentic teen voice and validate the teen experience in all its diversity.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Horror
Sourcebooks Horror is the horror imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Horror.
Word count: 80,000 to 100,000 words.
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky is the children’s book imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Picture and board books.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Landmark
Sourcebooks Landmark is the adult fiction imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Fiction, especially historical fiction, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense and book club fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Wonderland
Sourcebooks Wonderland is the proprietary, customized and regional children’s book imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Children’s books.
Word count: Not stated.
Sourcebooks Young Readers
Sourcebooks Young Readers is the middle grade imprint of Sourcebooks, an entrepreneurial independent publisher bound together by the idea that books change lives.
Genre: Fiction for ages 8 to 12.
Word count: Not stated.
Southern Illinois University Press
Southern Illinois University Press was founded in the mid-1950s and has since published a mix of younger and established scholars. They primarily publish books on the humanities and social sciences.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of art and architecture, classical studies, history (world and American), literary criticism, philosophy, religion, rhetoric and composition, speech communication, and theatre.
Word count: Not stated.
Spinner Publications
Spinner Publications publishes the history and culture of southeastern New England.
Genre: Fiction, children’s books, poetry and nonfiction in the subgenres of historical narratives, memoirs, photography, art, oral history, biography, poetry, cookbooks that focus on southeastern New England.
Word count: Not stated.
Split/Lip Press
Split/Lip Press is dedicated to publishing boundary-breaking literature.
Genre: Essay, memoir and nonfiction hybrid manuscripts are accepted from October to December, while literary fiction is accepted July to September.
Word count: Not stated.
Springer Publishing
Springer Publishing is a healthcare education and exam preparation publisher specializing in nursing, behavioral and health sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, gerontology, public health, healthcare administration, and rehabilitation.
Word count: Not stated.
Square One Publishers
Square One Publishers specializes in adult nonfiction written by authors who truly know their topics.
Genre: Adult nonfiction in the areas of alternative health, collectibles, cooking, gambling, health, how to, parenting, personal finance, postcards, self-help and writing.
Word count: Not stated.
St. Augustine’s Press
St. Augustine’s Press is an effort to reconcile citizenship and conscience, as well as the heart and the mind. They consider themselves an intellectual and cultural authority that offers exceptional works that draw on and advance Western civilization.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of philosophy, theology, and cultural and intellectual history relating to the values of St. Augustine’s.
Word count: Not stated.
Stackpole Books
Stackpole Books is a trade publisher with over 90 years of experience publishing titles relating to the outdoors, crafts and military history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the outdoors, crafts, and military history. They are particularly interested in fly fishing, nature guides, Civil War and World War II history, military reference and speciality crafts and hobbies.
Word count: Not stated.
Stanford University Press
Stanford University Press publishes 130 books in the humanities, social sciences, law and business. They strive to inform scholarly debate, generate global discussion and bring timely scholarship to the wider reading public.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences, law and business.
Word count: Not stated.
Steel Toe Books
Steel Toe Books was founded in 2003 and publishes both prose and poetry.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction, short stories, essays, memoir and mixed genre.
Word count: Not stated.
Steerforth Press
Steerforth Press seeks to publish books that are well written and engage the full attention of the reader.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction, such as investigative or literary journalism, true crime and history for a general audience.
Word count: Not stated.
SteinerBooks
SteinerBooks is an independent, non-profit publishing company with the aim of promoting and making available the works of Rudolf Steiner.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of anthroposophical and spiritual.
Word count: Not stated.
Stillhouse Press
Stillhouse Press publishes works that can’t or doesn’t want to find a home in big publishing.
Genre: Literary fiction and poetry.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words for novels and 50 to 75 pages for poetry.
Stone Pier Press
Stone Pier Press is a San Francisco-based press with a passion for publishing books that promote DIY environmentalism.
Genre: Nonfiction on the topic of sustainable gardening.
Word count: Full-length works.
Storey Publishing
Storey Press publishes practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment.
Genre: Children’s nonfiction and adult nonfiction in the areas of gardening, home, reference, crafts, cooking, beer/wine, nature, raising animals, horses, building, farming, homesteading and the mind, body and spirit.
Word count: Not stated.
Sunbelt Publications
Sunbelt Publications was founded in Austin, Texas with the aim of marketing and distributing books by their founders. Since then they have grown into a publisher of books relating to California, Baja California and the Southwest.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of regional travel and reference, guidebooks, natural science, and outdoor adventure in California, Baja California, and the Southwest.
Word count: Not stated.
Sunbury Press
Sunbury Press is a rapidly growing publisher with six imprints.
Genre: Literary and genre fiction, including history, mystery, detective, police procedural, crime, thriller, horror and young adult. For nonfiction, they accept history, current events, science, reference, art history, local/regional history, humour, spiritual, metaphysical, self help, professional and memoirs.
Word count: Not stated.
Suspense Magazine
Suspense Magazine publishes some of the best titles in suspense, thriller, mystery and horror.
Genre: Suspense, thriller, mystery and horror.
Word count: 5,000 words and less.
SVS Press
St Vladimir’s Seminary Press is an active publisher of Orthodox Christian books in the English language. They permit free expression of ideas within the breadth of the Orthodox faith, tradition and history. They publish books about theology, history, ecclesiology, ecumenism, hagiography, iconography, spirituality, spiritual studies, biographies, philosophy and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art, iconography, canon law, catechetical, church history and Christian education. They will only consider children’s books that are accompanied by authors who have done their own art or are working together with an artist.
Word count: Not stated.
TCK Publishing
TCK is a small independent press established in 2011. They strive to publish books that will educate, inspire and entertain both young and old readers alike.
Genre: Nonfiction, especially self-help, personal development, health & wellness, business, finance, relationships, spirituality, how-to, gardening, nature and workbooks.
Word count: Not stated.
TCU Press
TCU Press publishes the history, culture and literature of Texas and the American West. They are the university press of Texas Christian University.
Genre: Children’s books, genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction. They publish a wide variety of genres from history, nature, art, biography, photography, humor, young adult, cooking, religion, science, education, law and more. I suggest you look at their website to see the full list as I can’t possibly list them all here!
Word count: Not stated.
Texas Tech University Press
Texas Tech University Press was established in 1971. Their mission is to disseminate the fruits of original research by publishing peer-reviewed works that compel scholarly exchange and entertain.
Genre: Scholarly and trade books in the areas of Texas, the Southwest, Indigenous Studies, Borderlands theory and literature, Texas-focused queer and gender theory, new perspectives on frontier literature, peace and conflict studies, modern Jewish history and Holocaust studies, and texas sport biographies.
Word count: Not stated.
The Crossroad Publishing Company
The Crossroad Publishing Company is rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition and promotes writing and reading as time-tested disciplines for focus, discourse and expansion of consciousness. Please note they state while they are open to submissions, they are only accepting very few projects at this time due to the wider uncertainties in the economy and their country.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of Christianity and theology.
Word count: Not stated.
The Evil Cookie Publishing
The Evil Cooking Publishing is run by horror author and artist, K. Trap Jones, and specializes in creating horror novels, novellas, collections and anthologies with unique hand drawn covers.
Genre: Horror.
Word count: 40,000 words and above.
The Experiment Publishing
The Experiment Publishing was founded in 2009 and believes every book is a test of new ideas.
Genre: Nonfiction, including narrative and practically oriented nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The Feminist Press
The Feminist Press is a small, independent publisher who aims to champion intersectional work.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The Florida Historical Society
The Florida Historical Society publishes books relating to the history of Florida.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Florida’s history.
Word count: Not stated.
The Foundry Publishing
The Foundry Publishing is a denominational publisher of holiness literature, reflecting an evangelical Wesleyan stance of the Church of Nazarene.
Genre: Poetry and practical nonfiction on issues of faith consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.
Word count: 45,000 to 60,000 words for nonfiction.
The Kent State University Press
The Kent State University Press was founded in 1965 and is the publishing arm of Kent State University.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The Legion Publishers
The Legion Publishers is owned by authors and experts in the Gamelit and LitRPG genres.
Genre: LitRPG, Gamelit, Dungeon Core, Cultivation, Magical Academy, Harem, and Cyberpunk.
Word count: 75,000 words and above.
The New Press
The New Press is a non-profit public-interest publisher who amplifies progressive voices.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Alabama Press
The University of Alabama Press was founded in 1945 and publishes work that advances the learning and dissemination of scholarship.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of archaeology, public administration, literature and history. This includes natural, agriculture, medicine, military, maritime, Southern, and scientific history.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Arizona Press
The University of Arizona Press publishes work from leading scholars around the globe.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Arkansas Press
The University of Arkansas Press was created in 1980 and publishes books for specialty and general audiences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of African American studies, Arkansas and its surrounds, art, architecture, food studies, sport studies and Ozarks studies.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Chicago Press
The University of Chicago Press was founded in 1890 and has embraced their mission to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard. They publish books of timely issues and debates by authors who are experts in their fields. They also publish experimental books of new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of literature, criticism, sociology, education, jazz, STEM, digital studies, environmental studies, philosophy of science, political science, law, international relations, geography, regional reference, general reference, art, ancient studies, economics, public policy, religious studies, philosophy, music, medieval studies, humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Oklahoma Press
The University of Oklahoma Press is a publisher of scholarly literature. Their main goal is to publish books about the American West and Native Americans while continuing to expand their program in other scholarly disciplines such as classical studies, military history, political science and natural science.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the areas of the American West and Native Americans as well as classical studies, military history, political science and natural science.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Utah Press
The University of Utah Press is an agency of the J. Willard Marriott Library and publishes scholarly books and other materials of significance to Utah and the world.
Genre: Nonfiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
The University Press of Sam Houston State University
The University Press of Sam Houston State University, also called the Texas Review Press, is committed to publishing quality poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and scholarship. They publish between 15 and 25 titles each year.
Genre: Poetry, creative nonfiction and scholarly works. They are particularly interested in African-American studies, Latinx studies, contemporary poetics, ecopoetics, creative writing pedagogy, southern literature and history, environmental writing and 20th/21st century American poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
Three Hands Press
Three Hands Press publishes titles of interest for readers of esoterica.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of esoterica, such as folk magic, witchcraft, charming, ancient religion, magical philosophy, ceremonial magic, herbalism, European grimoires, shamanism, and kindred disciplines.
Word count: Not stated.
Tilbury House Publishers
Tilbury House publishes diverse children’s books with messages of social justice, mindfulness, the power of imagination, lessons of history and more.
Genre: Children’s books including board books, beginning readers, picture books and middle grade titles.
Word count: Not stated.
Timber Press
Timber Press strives to share the wonders of the natural world by publishing books from experts in the fields of gardening, horticulture and natural history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of gardening how to, garden design, popular science, nature, garden literature and regional/national field guides.
Word count: Not stated.
Timeless Wind
Timeless Wind is an independent publisher of fantasy and science fiction established in 2020.
Genre: Progression fantasy, power fantasy and Gamelit/LitRPG books
Word count: 100,000 words and above.
TMC Books
TMC Books is a small independent publishing company originally established to provide materials for Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities. Please note that they only consider works that have been professionally edited.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to topics that Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities teaches.
Word count: Not stated.
Torrey House Press
Torrey House Press publishes books focusing on environmental advocacy.
Genre: Literary fiction and genre fiction, including mystery, thriller, horror, climate fiction, Indigenous futurism, afrofuturism, magical realism, fantasy, historical, romance and nontraditional western. They also accept investigative nonfiction, creative nonfiction and narrative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Travelers’ Tales
Travelers’ Tales was founded in 1993 with the aim of publishing travel books that paint a portrait of a country through the experiences of travelers.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of travel stories for their volumes.
Word count: Not stated.
Trinity University Press
Trinity University Press is committed to civic engagement with timely ideas facilitated by the publication of books and other related media. They have published over 225 titles since their establishment.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of human relationships to the physical environment, social equity and justice, interdependence of animal and human life, culture of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, and bilingual early childhood literacy.
Word count: Not stated.
Tughra Books
Tughra Books is dedicated to producing high-quality books on Islam as a religion, Islamic history and art, Islamic spirituality and traditions with the aim of contributing to the proliferation of peace and common understanding throughout the world.
Genre: Nonfiction on Islam, Islamic history and art, Islamic spirituality and Islamic traditions.
Word count: Not stated.
Turner Publishing Company
Turner Publishing Company is an award-winning, independent publisher.
Genre: Genre fiction, including contemporary romance, upmarket, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller and horror. For nonfiction, they accept history, current events, business, economics, psychology, science and medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
Two Sylvias Press
Two Sylvias Press was founded by two Seattle-based poets (no, their names aren’t Sylvia). Two Sylvias Press is named after Sylvia Plath and Sylvia Beach, two American women who worked in publishing and poetry.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
TwoDot Books
TwoDot Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that tell stories of the West and Westerners.
Genre: Nonfiction about the West and Westerners, including biography, history, travel and reference.
Word count: Not stated.
Ugly Duckling Presse
Ugly Duckling Presse is a nonprofit publisher for poetry, translation, experimental nonfiction, performance texts and books by artists.
Genre: Poetry and prose for their journals and chapbooks.
Word count: Not stated.
UL Press
UL Press is the academic press of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and general nonfiction in the areas of Louisiana’s history, culture, art, society, politics, economics, religion, ethnicities, and environment.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Alaska Press
The University of Alaska Press is nonprofit scholarly publisher of books about Alaska and the circumpolar regions.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Alaska and the circumpolar regions, including politics and history, Native languages and cultures, science and natural history, biography and memoir, poetry, fiction and anthologies.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.
University of California Press
The University of California Press is dedicated to promoting independent thinking and diverse voices. They publish over 200 books each year.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Delaware Press
The University of Delaware Press was established in 1922 and now publishes 15-20 books per year.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of literary studies.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Georgia Press
The University of Georgia Press was founded in 1938 to support the University’s place as a major research institution.
Genre: Scholarly and general-interest books.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Hawai’i Press
University of Hawai‘i was founded in 1947 and has grown into a regional press of Asian and Pacific studies.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of Hawai`i and the Pacific region, Asian and Pacific history, world history, Southeast Asian studies, East Asian anthropology, fiction in translation, film, language, literary studies, popular culture, Buddhist studies, religion and visual culture.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Illinois Press
The University of Illinois Press supports the mission of the University of Illinois through the worldwide dissemination of significant scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of Chicago politics, architecture, natural history, general interest, American ethnic studies, Black studies, gender and sexuality studies, history, radical studies, disability studies, Illinois and midwestern history, Lincoln studies, Appalachian studies, religion, Mormon studies, digital humanities, communication, journalism, film studies, sports studies and music.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Iowa Press
The University of Iowa Press is the publishing arm of the University of Iowa.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of the craft of writing, literature studies, literary nonfiction, general nonfiction, midwestern history and culture, military and veterans studies, poetry, public humanities and theatre history.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Michigan Press
The University of Michigan Press publishes both scholarly books and general interest books.
Genre: Scholarly and general interest nonfiction in the areas of American history, applied linguistics, classical studies, American studies, class studies, communications, cultural studies, disability, English as a second language, gender & sexuality studies, African studies, German studies, international relations, law, literary criticism, medieval studies, Michigan, music, Asian studies, poetics, politics, social sciences, theatre, dance studies and writing craft.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Minnesota Press
The University of Minnesota Press was founded in 1925 and is committed to the emerging areas of global scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially mental health, public safety, philosophy, regional studies, environmental studies, digital humanities, music, Scandinavian studies, globalization, art, geography, architecture, Native and Indigenous studies, sociology, science and media studies.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Nebraska Press
The University of Nebraska Press was founded in 1941 and is the largest university press between Chicago and California.
Genre: Literary fiction and scholarly nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Nevada Press
University of Nevada Press was founded in 1961 and publishes works that advance scholarly research and contribute to the understanding of regional history and culture.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
University of New Mexico Press
The University of New Mexico Press is the fourth largest university press west of the Rocky Mountains in publishing new titles. They currently have over 1,200 titles in print and participates in the public mission of the University of New Mexico by publishing books that maintain the professional excellence of United States and international scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fine arts, Western history, Latin American studies, literature, poetry, environmental studies, archaeology, anthropology, and natural history. They also publish books of general interest and significance for New Mexico.
Word count: Not stated.
University of New Orleans Press
The University of New Orleans Press is a nonprofit book publisher of the cultural traditions of New Orleans and its surroundings.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction with a focus on the Southeastern region of the United States.
Word count: Not stated.
University of North Texas Press
The University of North Texas Press was founded in 1987 and quickly became a leading press.
Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Pittsburgh Press
The University of Pittsburgh Press is a publisher with a wide range of scholarly and cultural fields. They publish books for general readers, scholars and students.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction in the areas of Latin American studies, Russian and East European studies, Central Asian studies, poetry, Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania regional studies, environmental studies, the history of architecture and the built environment, urban studies, composition and literacy, and the history and philosophy of science, technology, and medicine.
Word count: Full length books.
University of Washington Press
The University of Washington Press publishes in several areas in the humanities. Their editors seek transformational works that will have a regional, national and global impact.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of humanities.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Wisconsin Press
The University of Wisconsin Press is a not-for-profit publisher of academic books and fiction.
Genre: Fiction focusing on Wisconsin or LGBTQ+ themes and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Wyoming Press
University of Wyoming Press publishes books in environmental humanities, public humanities and intersectional approaches to humanities and social sciences. Please note University of Wyoming Press is an imprint of the University Press of Colorado consortium, so the link above will take you to the University Press of Colorado!
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of environmental humanities, public humanities and intersectional approaches to humanities and social sciences scholarship.
Word count: Ideally under 90,000 words.
University Press of Colorado
The University Press of Colorado’s mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge globally by publishing significant scholarly works and making them accessible to people around the world.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of anthropology, archaeology, ethnohistory, environmental justice, history of the American West, indigenous studies, and the natural sciences as well as projects about the state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.
University Press of Kentucky
The University Press of Kentucky’s mission is to publish books of high scholarly medit and to publish significant books about the history of Kentucky and its surrounding regions.
Genre: Nonfiction, including bourbon, cookbooks, creative nonfiction, memoir, Appalachian studies, music, African American studies, film, veteran studies, media, pop culture, books about Kentucky, environmental, ecology, natural history, field guides, agriculture, Agrarian studies, civil rights and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
University Press of Mississippi
University Press of Mississippi publishes scholarly works for the general public.
Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.
University Science Books
University Science Books is a publisher of textbooks and and course materials for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of physics, chemistry, chemical physics, astronomy, and applied math.
Word count: Not stated.
unnamed press
unnamed press is a Lost Angeles-based independent book publisher.
Genre: Literary fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Unsolicited Press
Unsolicited Press is a no-frills, kick-ass small press that works for the author, not for the dollar.
Genre: Literary novels, poetry, novellas, short story collections, memoirs and nonfiction. Please note there is a small submission fee, which is currently US$5.
Word count: Not stated.
Upper Room Books
Upper Room Books is a Christian publisher that guides readers in Christian spiritual formation.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of prayer and other spiritual practices, spiritual formation, Advent and Lent studies, living a faithful Christian life, relationships, healing and wholeness, aging, and creativity and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.
Utah State University Press
Utah State University Press is an imprint of the University Press of Colorado, a nonprofit cooperative publishing enterprise.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of composition (writing studies), environmental justice, folklore, history of the American West, and the natural sciences as well as projects about the state of Utah and the Rocky Mountain region.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.
Veliz Books
Veliz Books is an independent literary press dedicated to discovering, publishing, and promoting work from emerging and established authors. Please note they charge a $25 reading fee, which includes a book from their catalog. This fee can be waived for writers of minority and underrepresented groups.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: 100 to 250 pages for fiction and nonfiction. 50 to 80 pages for poetry.
Velox Books
Velox Books is passionate about bringing the most chilling, weird and captivating horror tales to readers who crave the extraordinary.
Genre: Horror, weird fiction and intriguing tales that push the boundaries of the imagination.
Word count: Not stated.
Vernon Press
Vernon Press is an independent publisher of bilingual scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences. They publish books in English and Spanish.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Vibrant Publishers
Vibrant Publishers is a Colorado-based publishing house with a focus on high-quality books for entrepreneurs, professionals and students.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of business and management.
Word count: Not stated.
Victory Belt Publishing
Victory Belt Publishing was founded in 2006 by New York Times bestselling author Erich Krauss.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of cookbooks, health and wellness, and fitness.
Word count: Not stated.
Voyageur Press
Voyageur Press publishes books in five key areas: self-sufficiency, beer and spirits, regional American cooking, popular science and music.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of self-sufficiency, beer and spirits, regional American cooking, popular science and music.
Word count: Not stated.
Walter Foster Jr.
Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books for children.
Genre: Children’s nonfiction in the areas of art, “edutainment”, history, craft, nature and preschool concepts.
Word count: Not stated.
Walter Foster Publishing
Walter Foster Publishing publishes books that help people discover their artistic talents. They specialize in art instruction including traditional pencil sketching, acrylic, oil, watercolor painting, mixed media, hand lettering, and DIY crafting.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of art instruction.
Word count: Not stated.
Wayne State University Press
Wayne State University Press is a publisher of exceptional books and journals based in the city of Detroit.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of queer and feminist film, television and new media studies, Black studies, popular culture, humanities, Jewish studies, labor studies, and books about Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Word count: Not stated.
Weiser Books
Weiser Books publishes esoteric and occult teachings from around the world.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of astrology, tarot, witchcraft, magick, Eastern thought and Western mystery traditions.
Word count: Not stated.
Wellfleet Press
Wellfleet Press is an imprint of Quarto that publishes books offering unique insights into wellness and spirituality.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of wellness and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.
West Virginia University Press
West Virginia University Press is the only university press, and the largest publisher, in West Virginia.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Westminster John Knox Press
Westminster John Knox Press was established in 1858 and is the academic and trade imprint of the Presbyterian Publishing Company.
Genre: Christian nonfiction, such as academic bible, bible study, Christian living, denominational, ethics, history, preaching, culture, seasonal, theology and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.
Westwood Press
Westwood Press is a new publishing house headquartered in Portland, Oregon. In addition to publishing fiction and nonfiction, they also specialize in professional translations for Spanish and English.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction that draw from the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Whiskey Tit Press
Whiskey Tit proudly publishes books that don’t fit neatly into the genres that traditional publishers are looking for. They are attempting to restore degradation and degeneracy to the literary arts and are unwilling to sacrifice intellectual rigour, unrelenting playfulness and visual beauty in their books.
Genre: Cross-genre, experimental and hybrid fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Full length manuscripts.
White Stag Publishing
White Stag Publishing publishes esoteric books in the scope of alchemy and the occult with intersections of science, magik, witchcraft, activism, mysticism, spirituality and the speculative or supernatural.
Genre: Poetry, prose, nonfiction, hybrid work and ritual projects in the scope of White Stag’s thematic elements.
Word count: Full length manuscripts.
Wiley
Wiley has over 200 years of experience in publishing and are advocates of advancement and empower knowledge-seekers to transform today’s obstacles into tomorrow’s opportunities. They publish books for academics, professionals and the general readership.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subjects including agriculture, arts, architecture, business, management, science, computing, culinary, education, engineering, humanities, law, lifestyle, medicine, nursing, social science and reference.
Word count: Not stated.
Wisdom Publications
Wisdom Publications is a publisher of contemporary and classic Buddhism, mindfulness and meditation.
Genre: Buddhist nonfiction. Authors should have relevant professional, academic or Dharma-teaching credentials.
Word count: Not stated.
Wise Wolf Books
Wise Wolf Books is based in Nevada and is a modern publisher of young adult fiction.
Genre: Young adult genre fiction, including contemporary, mystery, thriller, suspense and action.
Word count: Not stated.
Wolfpack Publishing
Wolfpack Publishing started as a small Western publishing company and has grown to accept other genres.
Genre: Genre fiction, including men’s adventure, crime, historical, action, adventure and western.
Word count: Not stated.
WTAW Press
WTAW Press strives to publish exceptional, enduring literary books.
Genre: Full-length books of prose.
Word count: Not stated.
Young Dragons
Young Dragons is a traditional publisher who considers their authors as partners in a publishing relationship. They encourage their authors to maintain an online presence, through an author webpage and social media account, to help share their novels with their readers. They public creative, socially conscious, educational and humorous fiction and nonfiction for children of all ages.
Genre: Picture and board books, middle grade fiction, nonfiction and biographies for children.
Word count: Not stated.
Zibby Books
Zibby Books is part of Zibby Media, a women-led startup founded by Zibby Owens. They are dedicated to deepening connections between readers and authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, genre fiction, and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Zondervan
Zondervan is a Christian publisher of original books and Bibles.
Genre: Christian reflective and academic nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
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