FICTION PUBLISHER'S LIST
This resource comes to you courtesy of Ruth Zavitz, who compiled the original list, and Clyo Beck who updated it and added the active links.
(Note: This is a list of publishers mainly for novelists and short story writers. Only publishers who have online sites are included.) Ruth compiled and updated this list for the old LWS website, where it was posted without hyperlinks. When I assumed responsibility for the website, I updated the information about each publisher and formatted each domain name as a hyperlink. I also provided a second link - to the publisher's submission guidelines page - when I found such a page on the publisher's site. Some publishers do not have submission guidelines or requirements online. In these cases, you will have to consult a current issue of Writer's Market, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, or Writer's and Artist's Yearbook for details. If all else fails, contact the publisher for guidelines. If you want to hire an editor, Preditors & Editors has a page of them (some highly recommended and some to be avoided) plus complaints P & E has received against publishers for a variety of issues including copyright infringement. Explore the site; it holds a treasure trove of valuable information. (If you toggle to the end of the page that comes up from this link you will see a list of links to other sites with useful warnings.) A few publishers recommend specific editors. Lerner, for instance, recommends The Queue to authors who want to be published. (Lerner also recommends joining a critique group.) If you are gearing your book toward a specific publisher, contact that publisher before your final edit and ask for a recommendation. Before querying, acquaint yourself with the type of books published by the house you intend to contact. Make sure your book is a good match. When querying, send exactly what the editor requests, no more, no less. The editor has reasons for the rules and the very best way to get rejected is not to follow the directions. Many of the top publishers will accept only agented submissions but it appears that most (but not all on this list) will consider one-page query letters. PUBLISHERS LIST A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AABSEY & CO. (US) www.absey.com Submission Guidelines
ALGONQUIN BOOKS OF CHAPEL HILL (US) www.algonquin.com QUOTE: "Books for a well-read life."
AMBASSADOR BOOKS (US) www.ambassadorbooks.com QUOTE: "Our goal is to publish books that will have a spiritual impact on those who read them."
ANVIL PRESS (CAN) www.anvilpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "The publishing philosophy at Anvil is: "The discovery, nurturing, and promotion of new and established Canadian literary talent." NOTE: Canadian authors only.
ARCADE PUBLISHING (US) www.arcadepub.com Book categories: Art, Audio Books, Business, Fiction, History, Nature & Outdoors, Performing Arts, Poetry, Science & Technology, True Crime, African-American, Biography, Games & Sports, Literature & Essays, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, Travel & Adventure, Women's Interest. NOTE: agented only.
ARJUNA LIBRARY PRESS (US) Arjuna Library Press
ARSENAL PULP PRESS (CAN) www.arsenalpulp.com Submission Guidelines Looking for: Cultural studies, Political/sociological studies, Regional studies and guides (in particular for British Columbia), Cookbooks, Gay and lesbian fiction and non-fiction, Visual art, Multicultural fiction and non-fiction, Literary fiction and non-fiction (no genre fiction, such as mysteries, thriller, or romance), Youth culture, Health.
ARTEMIS PRESS (US) www.artemispress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We publish works of fiction and nonfiction that will be of interest to women of all backgrounds, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We are especially interested in publishing feminist literature and lesbian fiction and nonfiction, but will consider all women-centered literature featuring strong, dynamic women characters."
ARX PUBLISHING (US) www.arxpub.com Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "Arx Publishing is seeking new manuscripts from both new and established authors." "We're not just looking for writers who can tell a story, but rather those rare and talented individuals who can turn a good story into a great work of literature." "We are very much literary traditionalists and look for polished literary prose that reminds us of the great classic writers of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as James Fenimore Cooper, Sir Walter Scott and Nathaniel Hawthorne." "Authors should be at home in traditional religion, namely orthodox Jewish and Christian theology."
ATHENEUM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS (US) www.simonsays.com NOTE: Imprint of Simon and Schuster. Agented submissions only. List of Simon & Schuster's Other Imprints.
AVALON BOOKS (US) www.avalonbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "Under its AVALON BOOKS imprint, Thomas Bouregy & Co., Inc., publishes hardcover secular romances, mysteries, and westerns for the library market. Our books are wholesome adult fiction, suitable for family reading." "No profanity." "We do accept unagented material."
AVOCET PRESS (US) www.avocetpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "We are looking for a good story from an unusual point of view." "For example, a protagonist who is interested in social issues, is angry/emotional, has a sense of humor or has dependencies. Strong, believable characters and tight plotting are requirements." " We want to be surprised. We like the cutting edge. We are particularly fond of feminist mysteries. We are interested in books with puzzle AND character" "We insist on beautiful writing."
AVON BOOKS (US) www.harpercollins.com Avon Romance Guidelines NOTE: Imprint of HarperCollins. QUOTE: "Unfortunately, with the exception of Avon romance, HarperCollins does not accept unsolicited submissions or query letters." Avon Is Looking For: historical romance, contemporary romance, including romantic suspense; paranormal romance, women's fiction, African-American romance, inspirational romance, and erotica. BA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z THE BACKWATERS PRESS (US) www.thebackwaterspress.com QUOTE: "Due to a backlog of accepted manuscripts, please do not send us any manuscripts until the press places an official notice on this site that we have started reading again." NOTE: $25.00 submission fee.
BALLANTINE BOOKS (US) Balantine Books QUOTE: "A division of Random House, Inc., Ballantine does not accept unsolicited submissions, proposals, manuscripts, or submission queries via e-mail." NOTE: Agented only.
BANCROFT PRESS (US) www.bancroftpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "We publish trade fiction and non-fiction, and we publish, quite simply, what we like." "We've done literary and commercial fiction, books on finance, sports, parenting, humor, history, biography...No topic is out of bounds for us if we think it's done well and will make an important contribution to society." "We have never published children's fiction or poetry, and although we aren't opposed to working with these genres, it is unlikely we will ever publish them."
BARBOUR PUBLISHING INC. (US) www.barbourbooks.com QUOTE: "Looking For: Mysteries, Cozy Mysteries, Romances, Teen Fiction, Women’s Devotionals."
BEACON PRESS (US) www.beaconpress.org Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Not accepting new poetry, fiction or self-help at this time [November 2009]. Query first."
BEAGLE BAY BOOKS (US) www.beaglebay.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We publish Non-Fiction that Empowers and Informs. We offer a variety of travel, self-help, self-esteem and personal growth titles with special emphasis on Women's needs and issues."
BETHANY HOUSE PUBLISHERS (US) http://www.bethanyhouse.com QUOTES: "Baker Books, Fleming H. Revell, and Chosen Books do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. All manuscripts received will be returned to the sender without review." "We will consider unsolicited work only through one of the following avenues. Materials sent to our editorial staff through a professional literary agent will be considered. In addition, our staff attend various writers' conferences in which prospective authors can develop relationships with those in the publishing industry." "If you are interested in having an editor view your work, we recommend submitting it to one of two writing services available both online and in print:
BLACK HERON PRESS (US) www.blackheron.mav.net
BLEAK HOUSE BOOKS (US) www.bleakhousebooks.com QUOTE: "We do hardboiled/noir books with real type protagonists who are usually quite flawed, maybe not even always "good" guys/girls. Our books are much more about the people in them and the way they live in the world. There is usually an element of crime. Sometimes there is not."
BLOOMSBURY (UK) www.bloomsbury.com No info on either U.K or U.S. websites about submissions. From the 2007 Writers' Market: "Query with SASE, or submit synopisis, first 3 chapters with SASE. We publish picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA novels, and some nonfiction." Fiction themes: Adventure, fantasy, historical, humor, juvenile, multicultural, mystery, science fiction, sports, suspense, animal, anthology, concept, contemporary, folktales, problem novels.
GEORGE BRAZILLER INC. (US) www.georgebraziller.com QUOTE: "Founded in 1955, GEORGE BRAZILLER, INC. is a small, independent publishing house based in New York City." "For over 45 years, we have been publishing outstanding international literature and some of the most beautiful and renowned books on art and architecture. We pride ourselves on consistently publishing books of exceptional content and quality, as well as consistently discovering new writers and exploring new areas in the world of art." " The diversity of our list, which embraces fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, architecture, and design, continues to be an important aspect of our publishing program."
BROKEN JAW PRESS (CAN) www.brokenjaw.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: Most years we publish five to eight new, almost exclusively Canadian-authored, mostly English-language or multilingual, literary arts titles in trade paperback editions. Additionally, we release a chapbook or two, limited edition hand-bound books, a few a little ... broadsheets and ephemera. Broken Jaw publishes mainly literary works—fiction, poetry, and some creative nonfiction including some local history and arts/artist books." Not currently accepting submissions. (May, 2008)
BUSCHEK BOOKS (CAN) www.buschekbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "BuschekBooks publishes poetry, fiction and translations of the highest quality by established and first-time authors and translators. BuschekBooks will also consider non-fiction." CA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z CHRONICLE BOOKS (US) www.chroniclebooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Chronicle Books LLC publishes approximately 175 books a year. We specialize in high-quality, reasonably priced books for adults and children." "Our titles include best-selling cookbooks; fine art, design, photography, and architecture titles; full-color nature books; award-winning poetry and literary fiction; regional and international travel guides; and gift and stationery items". "We accept unsolicited manuscripts in each of these subject areas." "To gain a better understanding of our publishing program, please examine our books in a bookstore, library, a Chronicle Books catalog, or explore our web site."
COACH HOUSE BOOKS (CAN) http://www.chbooks.com QUOTE: "Coach House publishes innovative poetry, literary fiction, drama and books about Toronto. We do NOT publish children’s books, memoirs, cookbooks, historical romances, mysteries or science-fiction." (Hiatus on poetry.)
COFFEE HOUSE PRESS (US) http://www.coffeehousepress.org QUOTES: "Coffee House Press publishes literary novels, full-length short story collections, poetry, and essays. CHP does not accept submissions for our anthologies. CHP also does not publish genre fiction such as mysteries, Gothic romances, Westerns, science fiction, or books for children." "Since Coffee House Press produces relatively few titles each year, our books reflect the individual tastes of its small staff. CHP looks for writing that instructs, inspires, and/or entertains the reader, and that does so with a unique voice. CHP currently publishes fourteen trade titles annually, ten of which are fiction."
CORACLE PRESS (CAN) http://www.coraclepress.com QUOTES: "We are individuals whose objective is to publish books that are vehicles for understanding, in a world that is often neglectful of the soul and spirit. We publish books that can transport you through the depths of the imagination and of the unconscious." "Coracle Press believes in the value of poetry, storytelling, memoir, archetypal psychology, mythology, astrology and dreams. Books are vessels to carry the reader into the realm of the psyche and the imagination."
CORMORANT BOOKS (CAN) http://www.cormorantbooks.com QUOTE: "Cormorant's mandate remains a commitment to publish the best new work in the area of literary fiction and creative non-fiction for the adult market." NOTE: Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
COTEAU BOOKS (CAN) www.coteaubooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We publish novels; short fiction collections; poetry; drama and non-fiction both creative and regional." "Coteau Books is also a “children’s publisher”: Coteau Books for Kids publishes novels, or “chapter books” for young readers aged 9 – 12; Coteau Books for Teens publishes novels for ages 13 – 15, and for 15 and up." " Sorry, we do not publish kids’ picture books." NOTE: Canadian authors only.
CRIPPEN & LANDRU PUBLISHERS (US) www.crippenlandru.com DA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z DUNDURN PRESS LTD. (CAN) www.dundurn.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "If you wish to submit a manuscript for our consideration, first ensure that your book would be a good fit with our publishing program. Please browse our website to learn more about the kinds of books we publish."
DURBAN HOUSE (US) www.durbanhouse.com Durban Submission Guidelines: QUOTE: "Durban House Press’s corporate mission is to bring readers an array of new voices, who create exceptionally written, fresh, new nonfiction and fiction. The kind of books you will want to share with your friends, the kind of books that will make you whisper “wow” after the final page is turned. Books that teach. Books that inform. Books that entertain. Books that matter. QUERY: by email or snailmail. No attachments. FICTION: Main first three chapters, synopsis, and a brief biography. Include SASE. NONFICTION: Mail proposal. Include overview, sample chapters, competitive titles, biography, details of any marketing platform, biography, and a few paragraphs about why you think you are qualified to write the book." EECW PRESS (CAN) www.ecwpress.com Detailed Submission Guidelines NOTE: Poetry & Fiction must be Canadian-authored.
EDGE PUBLISHING (CAN) www.edgewebsite.com Writer's Guidelines QUOTE: "We are currently seeking high-quality novel-length science fiction and fantasy submissions of all types. We are not interested in young adult, horror, erotica, religious fiction, short stories, dark/gruesome fantasy, or poetry."
EKSTASIS EDITIONS/CHERUBIM BOOKS www.ekstasiseditions.com (CAN)) QUOTE: "We are interested in literary novels, short fiction and poetry, as well as books for children under our new Cherubim Books imprint. We also publish nonfiction titles concerned with alternative approaches to spirituality." " Ekstasis Editions is not currently publishing mainstream science fiction/fantasy or mainstream mystery novels, but will consider original works in these genres. "We are not considering any romance, detective, western, horror or action/adventure novels, nor any bios or autobiographies." " We normally consider unsolicited submissions from Canadian authors only."
ESPLANADE BOOKS (CAN) Esplanade Books is the fiction imprint of Véhicule Press. Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Esplanade publishes novels and short story collections - books that fall between the cracks, works of unusual structure and form, short sharp monologues." Accepting novels. NOTE: Publishes mainly Canadian writers. FA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z FENN PUBLISHING CO. LTD. (CAN) www.hbfenn.com Bestsellers: The Celestine Prophecy, The Bridges of Madison Country, Silence of the Lambs, Simple Abundance, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series, The Tipping Point, The South Beach Diet, The Five People you Meet in Heaven. Agented submissions only, however, Fenn has controlling interest in Key Porter Books which will read queries. QUOTE: "Although Key Porter Books does not review unsolicited manuscript submissions, we do try and review queries and proposals."
FlORIS BOOKS (SCOT) www.florisbooks.co.uk Submission Guidelines "We're also the largest children's book publisher in Scotland, producing international picture books, story books and Scottish children's fiction."
FREDERICK C. BEIL PUBLISHER INC. (US) www.beil.com QUOTE: "Beil publishes general trade books in the fields of history, biography, and literary fiction."
FRONT STREET (Boyd's Mills Press) (US) www.frontstreetbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "High quality fiction for children and young adults and sophisticated picture books from here and abroad." "At Boyds Mills Press, we welcome unsolicited submissions from published and unpublished writers and artists."
FUTURE TENSE PUBLISHING (US) http://www.futuretensebooks.com Submission Guidelines Publishes: Literary. QUOTES: "I am mostly interested in fiction or personal memoirs. Length is an issue for me, so be aware that my books are usually of the chapbook variety (meaning no more than 48 pages)." "(January 2008!): Sorry, but I am too swamped and backed up to read unsolicited manuscripts right now. Please don't send me queries or manuscripts until further notice, probably later in '08. You can email me and ask questions if you like but be patient and understand that I am buried. KS " GA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z GIVAL PRESS (US) www.givalpress.com "To promote writing, Gival Press sponsors four annual contests for fiction and poetry. Our publications are in English, French, and Spanish. We publish the work of authors (poets / writers) from many walks of life who demonstrate quality and whose work has a message, be it philosophical or social." "We prefer to be queried first before any ms is forwarded to us...we actually prefer that authors query us initially via email." NOTE: Gival has specific reading periods for fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
GLB PUBLISHERS (US) www.glbpubs.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We do not require an inquiry letter with a general description of the work, but that will sometimes save time and effort to make sure the topic and scope are of interest. We will be happy to discuss the work preliminarily by phone or by email."
DAVID R. GODINE (US) www.godine.com Subjects: Americana, art/architecture, gardening, nature/environment, photography, literary criticism, book arts, typography. Fiction: historical, literary. QUOTE: "At Godine, quality has remained foremost. Our aim is to identify the best work and to produce it in the best way possible. All of our hardcover and softcover books are printed on acid-free paper. Many hardcovers are still bound in full cloth." "The list is deliberately eclectic and features works that many other publishers can't or won't support, books that won't necessarily become bestsellers but that still deserve publication" "In a world of spin-offs and commercial 'product' Godine's list stands apart by offering original fiction and non-fiction of the highest rank, rediscovered masterworks, translations of outstanding world literature, poetry, art, photography, and beautifully designed books for children." NOTE: Agented submissions only.
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS (CAN) www.gooselane.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Goose Lane Editions specializes in Canadian literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction." "Up-and-coming writers of fiction and poetry who wish to make a submission should have already published stories or poems in literary journals and magazines such as The Fiddlehead, The Antigonish Review, Grain, The Malahat Review, or Matrix, or in e-zines such as The Danforth Review, Broken Pencil, or Serai." " Non-fiction writers should have some experience in publishing articles in magazines, newspapers or other periodicals."
GRAYWOLF PRESS (US) www.graywolfpress.org Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Graywolf Press is a literary press that publishes about twenty-four books annually, mostly collections of poetry, memoir, essays, novels, and short stories." "Our editors are looking for high quality literary fiction and nonfiction that combines a distinct voice with a distinct vision. We are interested in manuscripts that in some way take on the social and cultural challenges of contemporary life." HA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z HAMILTON STONE EDITIONS (US) www.hamiltonstone.org QUOTE: "Book submissions to Hamilton Stone Editions are not open at this time. Submissions to The Hamilton Stone Review are open."
HARBOR HOUSE (US) www.harborhousebooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Harbor House publishes a wide range of trade books each year, but is especially interested in developing its list of titles in the following areas: Social Commentary, Civil War fiction and nonfiction, Thriller fiction, Horror fiction, Unexplained Occurrences." "We're working hard to make BatWing Press the lead go-to horror line in the nation...to accomplish that goal, we are looking for the best writers of horror available." " Submit your finished manuscript, along with a detailed author bio, suggested marketing plans, and a one-page summary to BatWing Press."
HARCOURT INC (US) www.harcourtbooks.com
HARPERCOLLINS (CA) www.harpercollins.ca
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHING GROUP (US) www.harpercollins.com
HAWK PUBLISHING GROUP (US) www.hawkpub.com QUOTE: "We are a regional press and are primarily interested in authors living in Oklahoma and the surrounding areas."
HILL STREET PRESS (US) www.hillstreetpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "For our Hill Street Press imprint, we are only interested in nonfiction, adult trade (commercially viable) proposals in history, pop culture, music, gardening, cooking/food, business, sports, African American (and other ethnic studies), gender/women's issues, memoir, biography, and other areas." "Generally, books published under the Hill Street Press imprint have something to do with the American South." " We do NOT publish adult fiction." "Works of a reasonable length (from 35,000 to 125,000 words) stand a far better chance of consideration."
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO. (US) www.hmco.com Submission Guidelines Fiction themes include Adventure, Ethnic, Historical, Humour, Juvenile, Literary, Mystery, YA. (My 2007 Writer's Market says 60% of H-M's published titles come from unagented writers. However the website clearly says you need an agent to submit fiction.) NOTE: Agented only for fiction.
HYPERION PRESS (CAN) www.hyperionbooks.com IA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z IG PUBLISHING (US) www.igpub.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Ig publishes original literary fiction from writers who have been overlooked by the mainstream publishing establishment, and political and cultural nonfiction, with an emphasis on books that come out of the progressive netroots movement."
INSOMNIAC PRESS (CAN) www.insomniacpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We're now actively seeking commercial and creative non-fiction on a wide range of subjects such as business / personal finance; gay and lesbian studies; black canadian studies, among others." JJAMES A. ROCK & CO., PUBLISHERS (US) www.rockpublishing.com QUOTE: "Celebrating our 36th year of publishing books we love!"
JOURNEY BOOKS PUBLISHING (US) www.journeybookspublishing.com Submission Guidelines Publishes: "Golden-Age-styled Science Fiction." No fantasy or horror. Maintains all rights - print, audio, electronic - for two years from release date. NOTE: accepts short stories only, word count 2,000 - 6,000. No sexual content. No promotion of gay lifestyles. Currently closed to new submissions. (May, 2008)
JUST US BOOKS (US) www.justusbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "A premier publisher of Black-interest books for children, Just Us Books is currently accepting queries for picture books, middle reader chapter books and young adult novels." KA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z KENSINGTON BOOKS (US) www.kensingtonbooks.com NOTE: Agented only. LLAST KNIGHT PUBLISHING CO. (US) www.lastknightpublishing.com QUOTE: "Originality and strong characters are everything in this genre. Regurgitated Tolkien won’t cut it. Please note that we have a pretty broad sense of the word fantasy." "Magical Realism – a story that cuts across what is real and what is possible – takes many forms. We want good stories, strong characters and originality but not flakiness" "Take a shot with us if you feel you might fit." "Remember, the writer bears much of the work of promotion in this day and age. If you don’t want to work hard to promote it, neither do we."
LEAPFROG PRESS (US) www.leapfrogpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Our needs are very special. We are looking for that rare book that combines dark and light, satire and honesty, emotional range and pure joy of invention." "We like books on the edge of avant guarde. We are particularly interested in works that are quirky, that fall outside of any known genre, and of course are well written and finely crafted." "Although we have a small number of popular fiction titles, our focus is literary fiction. We publish children's, young adult, and adult fiction, and occasionally nonfiction."
LEISURE BOOKS (US) www.dorchesterpub.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Founded in 1971, Dorchester Publishing is the oldest independent mass market publisher in America. It is our goal to bring the best genre fiction to millions of fans." "We are currently acquiring only the following: romance, horror, Westerns, and thrillers."
LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP (US) www.lernerbooks.com QUOTE: "Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation's largest independently owned children's book publishers". "With more than 3,500 titles in print, Lerner Publishing Group offers top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12, including fascinating, photo-illustrated informational books; supplementary titles that support science, social studies, and language-arts curriculum; high-interest topics such as sports, vehicles, and crafts; and engaging picture books, chapter books, and intermediate and young-adult novels." NOTE: Lerner will list its submission needs on its website as they arise. Fiction Submission Guidelines
LITTLE, BROWN BOOK GROUP (UK) www.littlebrown.co.uk/home Submission Guidelines Imprints: Literary: (Little, Brown; Abacus; Virago), Commercial: (Sphere; Piatkus), SF/Fantasy: (Orbit; Atom), Audio List: (Hachette Audio). QUOTE: "While we strongly prefer submissions to be sent via an agent, we do occasionally accept unsolicited material." "To submit a proposal, please send a letter of enquiry outlining the work."
LIVINGSTON PRESS (US) www.livingstonpress.uwa.edu QUOTE: "Our standing policy is to read over-the-transom, open submission, ONLY in June of every year." " When we are reading over the transom, we accept only fiction--either story collections or novels." " Our emphasis is on offbeat literature. In a sense, all literature is offbeat--as opposed to mainstream--but we particularly look for unique style or form." " We do also publish Southern literature, but this is NOT our main intent."
LOST HORSE PRESS (us) www.losthorsepress.org Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Established in 1998, Lost Horse Press—a nonprofit independent press—publishes poetry titles of high literary merit, and makes available other fine contemporary literature through cultural, educational and publishing programs and activities." "The Lost Horse New Poets, Short Books Series, edited by Marvin Bell, is dedicated to works—often ignored by conglomerate publishers—which are so much in danger of vanishing into obscurity in what has become the age of chain stores and mass appeal food, movies, art and books" "Lost Horse Press is happy to consider works of any kind that are suitable for publication by a literary press. Works that meet this criterion include—but are not confined to—fiction, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. Regrettably, Lost Horse Press is no longer accepting unsolicited poetry manuscripts for review."
LOW FIDELITY PRESS (US) http://www.lofipress.com QUOTE: "We are Low Fidelity Press. We are the books you hear with your eyes. We are printed on busted speaker cones. We sound best in the back seat of your Ford Galaxy 500, V8 cylinder, 428 super cobra jet, pro-shot 375 horse power engine, cherry fucking red."
LUATH PRESS LTD. (SCOT) www.luath.co.uk QUOTE: "Luath Press takes its name from Robert Burns, whose little collie Luath (Gael., swift or nimble) tripped up Jean Armour at a wedding and gave him the chance to speak to the woman who was to be his wife and the abiding love of his life." "Luath Press has been a leading independent Scottish publisher for over 25 years. Our online shop contains over 200 Scottish books including modern fiction, history, tourist guides, and poetry. We remain committed to publishing well written books worth reading."
LUDLOW PRESS (US) www.ludlowpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "The new home of cutting-edge literature, Ludlow Press is seeking original stories under 1,500 words, and short original poems." (Not accepting novels in November, 2009.) MA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z MACADAM-CAGE PUBLISHING (US) www.macadamcage.com Submission Guidelines Publishes: Historical, literary, mainstream. QUOTE: "MacAdam/Cage Publishing was founded as an independent trade publisher in 1998 by David Poindexter with the aim of publishing books of quality fiction and non-fiction and with the commitment to bringing new and talented voices to the literary marketplace." MACMILLAN US has no less than 30 Imprints/Publishers. Agented only.
MARION BOYARS (UK) www.marionboyars.co.uk Submission Guidelines NOTE: Agented only for fiction. QUOTES: "Marion Boyars published maverick works such as Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr and Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye which have become established modern classics." - "As for individual authors, Michael Ondaatje was first published by Marion back in 1978." "Marion Boyars Publishers are pleased to receive submissions for non-fiction in the areas of music, film and contemporary culture. For fiction, submissions must be through a literary agent."
MAY DAVENPORT PUBLISHERS (US) www.maydavenportpublishers.com QUOTE: "Books with contemporary themes are specficially written for TV-and-computer-oriented teens and young adults. The emphasis is on enjoying the printed page so as to acquire literary skills to write beyond the Internet "chat room" style." From Writer's Market: "95% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers."
MCCLELLAND & STEWART LTD. (CAN) www.mcclelland.com Fiction: literary novels (some short story collections, including novels with a historical setting) and some crime writing. Query. Prefers agented. 2007 Writer's Market states: 10% of books from first-time authors: 30% from unagented writers. QUOTE: Begun in 1906 this private company was given to the University of Toronto in 2000 in a startling move by Avie Bennet who said, "What better way can there be to safeguard a great Canadian institution, a vital part of Canada's cultural heritage, than by giving it to the careful stewardship of another great Canadian institution?"
MCPHERSON & CO. PUBLISHING (US) www.mcphersonco.com QUOTE: "An independent house since 1974, McPherson & Company publishes literary nonfiction and fiction (contemporary American and British fiction; translated Italian, French, and Spanish fiction), books in the arts and general culture, and a rediscovery series, Recovered Classics."
MEDALLION PRESS (US) www.medallionpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Every book Medallion produces is considered as a mini work of art. From concept to cover, it is nurtured each step of the way...our goal is to have you, the reader, find the treasure you expect in every one of our books. Our mission is to have every title you buy end up on your 'keeper' shelf."
MERCURY HOUSE (US) www.mercuryhouse.org Submission Guidelines QUOTES: "Mercury House is a nonprofit press guided by a dedication to literary values and the free exchange of thought." - "Our books are distinguished by editorial care, design and production excellence and creative marketing."
MID-LIST PRESS (US) www.midlist.org Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Mid-List Press publishes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books of high literary merit and fresh artistic vision by new and emerging writers and by writers ignored, marginalized, or excluded from publication by commercial publishers."
MILKWEED EDITIONS (US) www.milkweed.org Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Milkweed Editions publishes with the intention of making a humane impact on society, in the belief that literature is a transformative art uniquely able to convey the essential experiences of the human heart and spirit." " To that end, Milkweed publishes distinctive voices of literary merit in handsomely designed, visually dynamic books, exploring the ethical, cultural, and esthetic issues that free societies need continually to address."
MOSAIC PRESS (CAN) www.mosaic-press.com QUOTE: "Broadway Musicals, Erotic fiction, Chinese Military Theory...welcome to the fascinating mosaic that is Mosaic Press. We are all about variety, diversity and passion." "Our publishing programme focuses on four major areas: Literature, including fiction, short fiction and poetry; The Arts, including Theater, Art, Architecture and Music; Social Studies and International Studies." NNEW STAR BOOKS (CAN) www.newstarbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "New Star welcomes unsolicited manuscripts." "We publish in the areas of social issues and politics; literary prose, both fiction and non-fiction, and poetry; and culture and history of British Columbia and the West." "New Star also publishes Transmontanus, a series of short illustrated books about some of the more unusual aspects of life in a corner of the world currently known as British Columbia."
NEW VICTORIA PUBLISHERS (US) www.newvictoria.com QUOTE: "We are especially interested in lesbian or feminist manuscripts, ideally with characters who can evolve through a series of books. Mysteries should have a complex plot, and accurate legal and police procedural detail, and protagonists with full emotional lives."
NIMBUS PUBLISHING (CAN) nimbus.ns.ca Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Nimbus produces more than thirty new titles a year on a range of subjects relevant to the Atlantic Provinces— children’s picture books and fiction, literary non-fiction, social and cultural history, nature photography, current events, biography, sports, and cultural issues." " Also publishes in these categories: art, history, science and nature, political and social issues, folklore, sports, guidebooks, cookbooks, and photographic books. Publishes fiction under the Vagrant Press imprint." OA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ONSTAGE PUBLISHING (US) www.onstagebooks.com QUOTE: "We publish chapter books, middle grade novels and young adult novels. We do not publish picture books. We do not publish short stories or poetry." "Query first for non-fiction as non-fiction projects must spark our interest and be geared for grades three or up. We are always seeking artwork. Artists, please see our artist guidelines."
OOLICHAN BOOKS (CAN) www.oolichan.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Our name is taken from the small fish, once plentiful in West Coast waters and a staple in the diet of First Nations people to whom it was sacred. The oolichan, often referred to as the candlefish, is believed to possess healing powers and guarantee longevity." "Oolichan Books is a literary press, publishing literary fiction, poetry, children’s and YA books, creative nonfiction and non-fiction titles including literary criticism, memoirs, and books on regional history, First Nations and policy issues." "If your work falls under one of these categories, we would be happy to see a brief sample of your writing."
ORBIT BOOKS (US) www.orbitbooks.net Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We publish approximately 70 titles each year and are the largest Science Fiction and Fantasy imprint in the UK. Orbit UK is an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group. Orbit US is the new Science Fiction and Fantasy imprint at Hachette Book Group USA." NOTE: Agented submissions only."
ORCA BOOK PUBLISHING (CAN) www.orcabooks.com QUOTE: "Based in Victoria, BC and Custer, WA, Orca is a publisher of quality, award-winning books for children and teens and reluctant readers of all ages. From beautifully illustrated picturebooks through captivating juvenile fiction and compelling novels for teen readers to professionally-written teachers' guides, Orca is dedicated to bringing the best possible books to young readers." Is seeking manuscripts.
OTHER PRESS (US) www.otherpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Other Press attracts authors who are guided by a passion to discover the limits of knowledge and imagination." "We publish novels, short stories, poetry, and essays from America and around the world that represent literature at its best." "Our nonfiction books--should they be history, current events, popular culture or memoir--explore how psychic, cultural, historical, and literary shifts inform our vision of the world and of each other." NOTE: Agented only. PA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z PALARI PUBLISHING (US) www.palaribooks.com Submission Guidelines MOTTO: "Books that educate as well as entertain." QUOTE: "Palari Publishing was established in 1998 in Richmond, Virginia. Palari is a forward-thinking, independent, royalty-based publisher committed to producing innovative fiction and nonfiction books." "Through our hardcover and trade paperback originals, Palari provides authoritative, well-written nonfiction that addresses topical consumer needs and fiction with an emphasis on intelligence and quality." " Palari Publishing accepts solicited and unsolicited manuscripts, however we prefer a query letter and SASE, describing the project briefly and concisely."
PANTHER CREEK PRESS (US) www.panthercreekpress.com QUOTE: "Panther Creek Press is dedicated to publishing fine fiction, non-fiction and poetry by both first-time and established authors." "It is styled as a regional trade publishing house paying standard royalties annually." "Unlike large publishing houses, Panther Creek Press plans to keep work in print indefinitely, to give the individual author time to develop a long-term relationship with the reader." "Panther Creek Press publishes the occasional mystery or suspense under the imprint of Enigma Books. "Touchstone Literary Journal, which since 1976 has been an independent magazine, also came under Panther Creek Press's umbrella in the year 2000." " We cannot read unsolicited material." " Queries-with appropriate SASE-can be sent to Panther Creek Press at our post office box. No e-mail queries, please, but you may include your e-mail address in your query letter. We advise reading a sampling of our books before querying."
PERSEA BOOKS (US) www.perseabooks.com QUOTE: "We are pleased to receive query letters for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, including those for novels, novellas, short story collections, biography, essays, literary anthologies, literary criticism, literature in translation, memoir, contemporary issues, Jewish and Middle East Studies, Women's Studies, travel writing, and works for a Young Adult readership."
PICADOR USA (US) www.picadorusa.com NOTE: Agented submissions only.
PINEAPPLE PRESS INC. (US) www.pineapplepress.com QUOTE: "Most of our books are Florida nonfiction. We also publish a few literary novels and some general nonfiction. Almost all of our fiction is set in Florida. We also publish books about lighthouses."
POCOL PRESS (US) pocolpress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Pocol Press is a publishing firm dedicated to producing high-quality books from first-time, non-agented authors. However, all submissions are welcome." " We're dedicated to good storytellers and to the written word, specializing in short fiction and baseball. Several of our books have been used as literary texts at universities and in book group discussions around the nation." "Pocol Press does not publish children's books, romance novels, or graphic novels." Q(None at this time.) RA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z RANDOM HOUSE TRADE PUBLISHING GROUP (US) www.randomhouse.com Publishes a wide variety to include: Adventure, confession, experimental, fantasy, historical, horror, humor, mainstream, mystery, suspense. MOTTO: "Bringing you the best in fiction, non-fiction and children's books." NOTE: Agented only.
RAVENSTONE BOOKS (CAN) www.ravenstonebooks.com QUOTE: "Ravenstone is a genre imprint of Turnstone Press. We are interested in tightly written, well-plotted manuscripts in the sub-genres of hard-boiled, police procedural, private eye, suspense, and thriller. At this time we are not considering cozies or "special knowledge" manuscripts. If you are uncertain what sub-genre your manuscript falls within, visit this Guide To Mystery & Detection."
RIVER CIY PUBLISHING (US) www.rivercitypublishing.com QUOTES: "River City Publishing produces books of national appeal, usually with an emphasis on Southern writers and Southern stories." "We accept unsolicited submissions from new and unagented authors, as well as those from established and agented writers. " "All first-time novelists (including those who have self-published) who do not have a literary agent should submit to our Fred Bonnie best first novel contest."
RONSDALE PRESS (CAN) www.ronsdalepress.com Submission Guidelines NOTE: Canadian authors only. " Given the changing face of Canada today, Ronsdale feels it particularly important not to neglect the work of multicultural writers." "Of special interest are "parallel text" books in two languages. We also look for writing that shows the author has read widely in contemporary and earlier literature. Authors with manuscripts looking for homes are welcome to send them to the Press...however, please make sure they fit." SA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SALVO PRESS (US) www.salvopress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Salvo Press publishes mystery, suspense, espionage and thriller novels in hardcover, trade paper and many eBook formats, including Adobe Reader (PDF), Microsoft Reader, Palm, and Mobipocket eBook formats." QUERY: by email only.
SCHOLASTIC (CAN) www.scholastic.ca Submission Guidelines MOTTO: "Helping children learn, grow and be happy." QUOTE: "Scholastic Canada is one of the country's leading publishers and distributors of children's books and educational materials in both official languages." NOTE: agented submissions only.
SCIENCE & HUMANITES PRESS (US) www.sciencehumanitiespress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "We are interested in good books that meet a relatively focussed need and will sell steadily for a long time. We prefer that you send proposals by email with a brief description, marketing concept, and possibly a sample of the writing."
SECOND STORY PRESS (CAN) www.secondstorypress.on.ca QUOTE: "We are a small Canadian feminist press publishing books of special interest to women." "Our list is a mix of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. We look for manuscripts dealing with the many diverse and varied aspects of the lives of girls and women." "As of fall 2005, Second Story Press published 114 titles, releasing roughly 8 titles per season. Our list spans adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s fiction, nonfiction and picture books, and YA fiction and nonfiction. Judaica, Ability Issues, Coping with Cancer, and Queer Rights are just a few of our special interest areas that cross these basic genres." " We are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts."
SIGNATURE EDITIONS (CAN) www.signature-editions.com NOTE: Author must be a Canadian citizen and must have previous publication credits in literary magazines. QUOTE: "We're a literary press and publish primarily poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction work with literary merit. While we've got a pretty eclectic list, we do not publish children's books, romance novels, or self-help books."
SILVER MOON PRESS (US) www.silvermoonpress.com QUOTE: "Silver Moon Press is a young, growing children's book publisher." "In just a few years we have created nearly 50 titles in such areas as test preparation, science, multiculture, and biographies." "Our biggest and most exciting area of study, however, is historical fiction." "Our Stories of the States, Mysteries in Time and Adventures in America series present short historical novels that show the diversity and strength of American culture. Each story features young protagonists with whom children of today can easily identify. Most of these titles have a postscript at the conclusion of each story, which provides fascinating facts about the real people and events depicted in the story."
SIMON & SCHUSTER (US) www.simonsays.com QUOTE: "Simon & Schuster consists of numerous prestigious and well known imprints, including Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, Free Press, Atria, Fireside, Touchstone, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Little Simon, Simon Spotlight, and Simon Spotlight Entertainment." Publishes: 1800 titles annually on a wide variety.
SPINSTERS INK (US) www.spinstersink.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Spinsters Ink's mission is to publish fiction and non-fiction that deals with significant issues in women's lives. These are books that not only name crucial issues, but more importantly - encourage change and growth. Spinsters Ink is committed to publishing works by women writing from every walk of life, including the periphery."
ST. MARTIN'S PRESS (US) www.stmartins.com
STATION HILL PRESS (US) www.stationhill.org QUOTE: "We are an independent book publisher of innovative works offering human alternatives in the following areas: Literature (including contemporary poetry, fiction, nonfiction and criticism), Spiritual Possibilities (such as Jewish Mysticism, Tibetan Buddhism and Dzogchen, as well as philosophies of conscious living), and Alternative Health and Healing (encompassing acupuncture, bodywork, dietary possibilities including organic and dairy-free cookbooks, Oriental Medicine and mind-body therapies). Our mission is to challenge and expand conceptions of human possibility."
SUNSTONE PRESS (US) www.sunstonepress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Sunstone's original focus was on non-fiction subjects that preserved and highlighted the richness of the American Southwest but it has expanded its view over the years to include mainstream themes and categories--both non-fiction and fiction--that have a more general appeal." TA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z THISTLEDOWN PRESS (CAN) www.thistledownpress.com
TREBLE HEART BOOKS (US) www.trebleheartbooks.com QUOTE: "We are currently looking for manuscripts, well-written in the following genres". NOTE: Strong Christian orientation.
TURNSTONE PRESS (CAN) www.turnstonepress.com QUOTE: "We publish only Canadian authors or landed immigrants, we strive to publish a significant number of new writers, to publish in a variety of genres, and to have 50 per cent of each year's list be Manitoba writers and/or books with Manitoba content."
TURTLE BOOKS (US) www.turtlebooks.com QUOTE: "Our name was chosen because we are located in the Turtle Bay district of new york City's Manhattan Island." "Our goal is to publish a small, select list of high quality children's books each year. In most cases, we publish our books in both English and Spanish editions." The 2007 Writer's Market states: "Publishes 6-8 titles a year, 25% from first-time authors; 50% from unagented writers." [NOTE: Since I found no contact information or guidelines on this website, here's the street address for queries: 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite #525, New York, NY 10017.]
TURTLE POINT PRESS (US) www.turtlepointpress.com QUOTE: Turtle Point Press "...is committed to rediscovering forgotten literary fiction and to publishing contemporary fiction and poetry by writers whose work is both unique and irresistibly readable." "The late New York bookseller Irwin Rosen once wrote, 'It is better for a book to sit in the back row and be discovered than to sit in the front row and be found out.'"
TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS INC. (US) www.tyndale.com NOTE: Agented submissions only. UA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z UNBRIDLED BOOKS (US) www.unbridledbooks.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Dedicated to publishing high-quality works that are moving, beautiful, and surprising."
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PRESS (US) www.utpress.org QUOTE: "The press has earned a national reputation for excellence with its lists in African American studies, Southern history, Appalachian studies, material culture, and literary studies, as well as many regional books written for general readers." Dedicated to "...publishing high-quality works of original scholarship in selected fields as well as highly accurate and informative regional studies and literary fiction." VVAGRANT PRESS (CAN) Vagrant Press Fiction Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Vagrant Press, Nimbus Publishing's fiction imprint, is accepting proposals for full-length works of fiction. Both contemporary and historical fiction are acceptable; conventional genre fiction (sci-fi, mystery, romance, etc.) is not." " Vagrant Press aims to publish high quality, original novels." " We're looking for Atlantic Canadian stories with broad appeal, and writing that is fresh, as in modern, innovative—unconventional even—but also sassy and bold." "First consideration will be given to works set in Atlantic Canada."
VÉHICULE PRESS (CAN) www.vehiculepress.com QUOTE: "Award-winning Montreal publishers of poetry, fiction, translations, and social history, Quebec Studies, Jewish studies, jazz history, and budget restaurant guides since 1973." See imprint Esplanade for fiction guidelines.
VIRAGO PRESS (UK) www.virago.co.uk Founded in 1973, Virago Press once printed this quote by Sheila Rowbotham in every book: "'It is only when women start to organise in large numbers that we become a political force, and begin to move towards the possiblity of a truly democratic society in which every human being can be brave, responsible, thinking and diligent in the struggle to live at once freely and unselfishly.' Bought out by Little, Brown in 1995, Virago's quote today is: "One of the most vigorous, stylish and successful British publishing imprints, Virago is the outstanding international publisher of women's literature." NOTE: Agented submissions only. WW.W. NORTON (US) www.wwnorton.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "W. W. Norton & Company, the oldest and largest publishing house owned wholly by its employees, strives to carry out the imperative of its founder to 'publish books not for a single season, but for the years' in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, college textbooks, cookbooks, art books and professional books." Founded in 1923, W.W. Norton publishes in academic and professional fields such as economics, political science, sociology, history, philosophy, psychology and neuroscience. Published Jared Diamond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning best-seller Guns, Germs, and Steel. Publishes 400 titles annually.
WINDRIVER PUBLISHING (US) windriverpublishing.com QUOTE: "WindRiver Publishing is dedicated to providing quality publications for readers of general interest, religious works, and family fiction for all ages." Accepts children's picture books.
WINGS PRESS (US) www.wingspress.com Submission Guidelines QUOTE: "Writing is a transformational art form capable of changing the world, primarily by allowing us to glimpse something of each other's souls. Good writing is innovative, insightful, and interesting. But most of all it is honest." X(None at this time.) Y(None at this time.) ZZEPHYR PRESS (US) www.zephyrpress.org QUOTE: "Zephyr Press publishes literary titles that foster a deeper understanding of other cultures and languages, as well as our own. We focus on contemporary works in translation from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Asia, with occasional projects from other parts of the world." "We also publish literature from the U.S., including the “Adventures in Poetry” series, and reprint books of literary and historical value that have long been out of print." "We seek to be a bridge between cultures, and organize bilingual readings, translation workshops, and other educational and cross-cultural events to further that commitment." [NOTE: Since I found no contact information or guidelines on this website, here's the street address for queries: ZEPHYR PRESS, 50 KENWOOD ST., BROOKLINE, MA 02446]
ZUMAYA PUBLICATIONS (US) www.zumayapublications.com QUOTE: "We are actively seeking quality YA and middle grade chapter books and GLBT works with broad appeal." A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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