Are you looking to get your book published?
Here’s our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with.
We’ve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book you’re looking to get published.
For example, if you’re looking for a romance publisher, just type “romance” in the search box, and you’ll only see the listings for romance publishers.
Company Name | Website | Submission Guidelines | Genre |
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TCK Publishing | www.tckpublishing.com | www.tckpublishing.com/submission-guidelines | Fiction, Non fiction eBooks, print books, Audiobooks in all major genres and niches |
Reed Elsevier | www.reedelsevier.com.ph | www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-materiomics/policies-and-guidelines/submission-guideline | Academic, Learning |
Penguin Random House | www.penguinrandomhouse.com | www.penguinrandomhouse.biz/manuscripts | Fiction, Non fiction, Poetry, mystery, Western, romance, science fiction, fantasy |
Harper Collins | www.harpercollins.com | www.harpercollins.com/corporate/for-authors/submit-a-manuscript | Adult, Children, Christian |
Simon & Schuster | www.simonandschuster.com | www.simonandschuster.biz/c/biz-manuscript-submissions | Science fiction, fantasy, Adult, Children |
Phoenix Publishing and Media Company | www.en.ppm.cn | www.bowerbird.io/publications/1038-phoenix-publishing-and-media-group | Novels, Literary Non fiction, Anthologies |
Phoenix Yard Books | www.phoenixyardbooks.com | www.phoenixyardbooks.com/submissions.php | Adult, Children, Fiction, Non fiction |
Pan Macmillan | www.panmacmillan.com | www.panmacmillan.com.au/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Children |
Bloomsbury | www.bloomsbury.com/uk | www.bloomsbury.com/us/authors/submissions | Adult Fiction & Non fiction, Academic, Children's Fiction & Non fiction, Military History, Nautical & Sport, Natural History |
Arbordale Publishing | www.arbordalepublishing.com | www.arbordalepublishing.com/Submissions.htm | Non fiction, Science, Math, Folklore |
Arcade Publishing | www.skyhorsepublishing.com/arcade-publishing | www.skyhorsepublishing.com/arcade-publishing/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction |
Arcadia Publishing | www.arcadiapublishing.com/Home | www.arcadiapublishing.com/ContactUs/MakeMeAnAuthor | History |
Arkham House | www.arkhamhouse.com | www.arkhamhouse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTUS | Weird Fiction |
Armida Publications | www.armidabooks.com | www.armidabooks.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction |
B & W Publishing | blackandwhitepublishing.com | blackandwhitepublishing.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Children |
Beacon Publishing | beaconpublishinginc.com | beaconpublishinginc.com/about/submissions | Thriller, Fiction, Non fiction |
John Blake Publishing | johnblakebooks.com | johnblakebooks.com/submissions | Non fiction, Fiction, Health, History, Humour, Military, Mind, Body & Sprit, Music, Science & Natire, Sport, Travel, True Crime, True Life Stories |
Capstone Publishers | www.capstonepub.com/library | www.capstonepub.com/library/service/submissions | Non fiction, Children's Books, Educational Books |
Flame Tree Publishing | www.flametreepublishing.com | www.flametreepublishing.com/submissions.html | Fiction, Science fiction, Horror fiction |
Morgan James Publishing | www.morgan-james-publishing.com | www.morgan-james-publishing.com/submit-a-proposal | Fiction, Non fiction, Faith, Kids |
Manning Publications | www.manning.com | www.manning.com/write-for-us | Computers |
Mother Tongue Publishing | www.mothertonguepublishing.com | www.mothertonguepublishing.com/submissions.html | Poetry, Fiction, Regional Art History, Photography, Anthologies |
Medknow Publications | www.medknow.com | www.medknow.com/AuthorGuidelines.asp | Journal, Medicines |
Tuttle Publishing | www.tuttlepublishing.com | www.tuttlepublishing.com/about-us/become-an-author | Asian Languages, Asian Food & Cooking, Gardening & Flower Arranging, Crafts & Origami, Childrens Books, Martial Arts, Asian Literature, Games & Graphic Novels, Asian History & Culture, Health & Fitness, Self-Help & Eastern Religion, Asian Art & Collectibles, Interior Design & Architecture, Travel Guides, Maps, and Business Books |
Tachyon Publications | tachyonpublications.com | tachyonpublications.com/about/submissions | Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy |
City Lights Publishers | www.citylights.com/publishing | www.citylights.com/publishing/?fa=publishing_manuscripts | Children's Books |
Dover Publications | store.doverpublications.com | marketlist.com/writers_markets/2517/dover-publications-inc | Music Books |
Graywolf Press | graywolfpress.org | www.graywolfpress.org/resources/submission-and-contest-guidelines | Non fiction |
Dorrance Publishing Company | www.dorrancepublishing.com | www.dorrancepublishing.com/services/manuscript-development | Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Children's literature, Coffee table book |
Gantec Publishing Solutions | www.gantecpublishing.com | Children's Books | |
Kensington Publishing Corp | www.kensingtonbooks.com | www.kensingtonbooks.com/page.aspx/submissions | Fiction, romance, womens fiction, African American, young adult, nonfiction, true-crime, western, mystery |
Ripple Grove Press | www.ripplegrovepress.com | www.ripplegrovepress.com/submissions | Children's books |
North Atlantic Books | www.northatlanticbooks.com | www.northatlanticbooks.com/submission-guidelines | Non fiction, Beat Generation, Raw Foodism, Yoga, Martial arts, Capioera, Spirituality, Religion, Holistic Health, Sustainability, Nutrition, Occult, Esotericism, Mediumship, Parapsychology, New Age, Fitness, Baseball |
Wiley | www.wiley.com/en-us | authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/book-authors/submit-your-manuscript/index.html | Nonfiction, Science, technology, medicine, professional development, higher education |
Balboa Press | www.balboapress.com | www.hayhouse.com/guides | Self-help, children's, photography, fiction, poetry, cookbooks |
BookPress Publishing | bookpresspublishing.com | Non fiction, Fiction, Children's Book | |
Anchor Book Press | anchorbookpress.com | anchorbookpress.com/submissions | Non fiction, Educational, Parenting, Christian, Children's Book |
Lee & Low Books | www.leeandlow.com | www.leeandlow.com/writers-illustrators/writing-guidelines | Children's Books |
The Open Book Press | theopenbookpress.com | www.openbookspress.com/query.php | Fiction, Non fiction, Academic, Humanities, Social Science, Adult, YA, Children's |
Hidden Brook Press | www.hiddenbrookpress.com | www.hiddenbrookpress.com/about-us/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Poetry, Children and YA, Anthologies, Memoir, Photography & Art |
Little Book Press | www.littlebookpress.com.au | www.littlebookpress.com.au/?page_id=901 | Children's Books, Baby Books |
Lakewater Press | lakewaterpress.com/ | lakewaterpress.com/index.php/submissions | Fiction, Adult, New Adult, Yung Adult |
Stormbird Press | stormbirdpress.com | stormbirdpress.com/submissions | Anthologies (including short stories, essays, reviews, commentary), Genre Fiction (romance, fantasy/sci-fi, crime), Genre non-fiction (including mind/body/spirit, true crime, self-help), Narrative non-fiction (including memoirs, biographies, histories) |
Autumn House Press | www.autumnhouse.org | www.autumnhouse.org/contest-submissions | Fiction, Non fiction |
Inkwater Press | inkwater.com | inkwater.com/submit | Fiction, Poetry |
TouchPoint Press | touchpointpress.com | touchpointpress.com/about/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction |
Alchemy Press Book of Horrors | alchemypress.wordpress.com/submissions/alchemy-press-book-of-horrors | alchemypress.wordpress.com/submissions | Anthology |
Tradewind Books | tradewindbooks.com | tradewindbooks.com/authors-illustrators/submission-guidelines | Fiction, Children's Literature |
Blossom Spring Publishing | www.blossomspringpublishing.com | www.blossomspringpublishing.com/submissions | Fiction, commercial womens fiction, including historical romance and saga, crime and psychological thrillers, paranormal and mystery, childrens fiction, non fiction, memoirs, humour, health & well-being, food and drink |
Queer Pack | queer-pack.com | queer-pack.com/submissions/submission-guidelines | Science fiction, Anthology |
Coffeetown Press | coffeetownpress.com | coffeetownpress.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Academic, Memoirs |
Eerdmans | www.eerdmans.com | www.eerdmans.com/Pages/About/Submission-Guidelines.aspx | biblical and theological studies, philosophy, history, art, literature, ethics, and contemporary social and cultural issues, Christian, spirituality, YA fiction, non fiction |
Grey Book Press | greybookpress.com | greybookpress.com/index.php/site/submissions | Poetry |
Hydra Publications | wordpress.hydrapublications.com | wordpress.hydrapublications.com/submissions | Romance |
Conundrum Press | www.conundrumpress.com | conundrum-press.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Poetry |
Chelsea Green Publishing | www.chelseagreen.com | www.chelseagreen.com/about/submission-guidelines | Non fiction, progressive politics and sustainable living |
House of Anansi Press | houseofanansi.com | site.houseofanansi.com/anansi-submissions | Literary Fiction, Non fiction, Poetry, graphic novels, crime fiction |
August House Publishers | www.augusthouse.com | www.augusthouse.com/submissions-guidelines | Fiction, Children's literature, folktale anthologies |
blue manatee press | www.bluemanateepress.com | www.bluemanateepress.com/submission-guidelines | Children's Book |
Shambhala | www.shambhala.com | www.shambhala.com/submissions | Buddhism, Mindfulness, Psychology, Health & Yoga |
Green Frog Publishing | www.greenfrogpublishing.com | www.greenfrogpublishing.com/submityourproposal.html | Non fiction, erotica, crime/mystery, history, science, math, fractals(!), travel, art, cookbooks, health and well-being, psychology, philosophy, spiritual, Tantra, Tarot, psychic, current events, industry news, politics, ecology, the environment, income inequality, cultural |
Brick Cave Media | brickcavemedia.com | brickcavemedia.com/about-brick-cave/prospective-authors | Non fiction, Fantasy, Science fiction, urban fantasy, paranormal, poetry |
Living Springs Publishers LLP | livingspringspublishers.com | www.everywritersresource.com/bookpublishers/2018/04/living-springs-publishers-llp | Fiction, Non fiction, Children's Books |
Korero Press | www.koreropress.com | www.koreropress.com/submission-guidelines | pop culture, street art, erotica and horror |
City Lights Press | citylightspress.com | citylightspress.com/publisher-accepts-unsolicited-manuscripts | Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Humor, Mystery and Thrillers, Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Young Adult |
eLectio Publishing | www.electiopublishing.com | www.electiopublishing.com/submit/submission-guidelines | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Action/adventure Horror, Historical Fiction Romance, Mystery Sci-Fi/Fantasy, |
Weasel Press | www.weaselpress.com | www.weaselpress.com/submit | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry |
Alfresco Press | www.alfrescopress.com | www.alfrescopress.com/submission-guidelines.html | Fiction, History |
Native Ink Press | nativeinkpress.com | nativeinkpress.com/submissions-2 | Non fiction, Children's Books |
Virgogray Press | virgograypress.net | virgograypress.net/submissions | Poetry |
Torquere Press | torquerepress.com | torquerepress.com/Submissions.html | GLBT romance, paranormal, contemporary, western, suspense |
Pants On Fire Press | pantsonfirepress.com | pantsonfirepress.com/submissions | Middle Grade Books, Young Adult Books, Fiction |
Figroot Press | figrootpress.com | figrootpress.com/submissions | Poetry, Fiction |
CKN Christian Publishing | www.holyfirepublishing.com/christian-book-publisher?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwMfa3ovx2wIVR4iPCh1hyAwzEAAYASAAEgJRkPD_BwE | www.holyfirepublishing.com/submit-proposal?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwMfa3ovx2wIVR4iPCh1hyAwzEAAYASABEgLRW_D_BwE | Fiction |
Wordpool Press | www.wordpoolpress.com/index.html | wordpoolpress.com/submit.html | Non fiction |
Ink Smith Publisher | ink-smith.com | ink-smith.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Children's Books |
Wolfpack Publishing | wolfpackpublishing.com | wolfpackpublishing.com | Non fiction |
Moonshine Cove Publishing, LLC | www.moonshinecovepublishing.com/index.html | www.moonshinecovepublishing.com/submission-guidelines.html | Fiction, Non fiction |
WiDo Publishing | widopublishing.com | widopublishing.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Cross-genre, Historical, Humor, Literary Fiction, Love, Narrative Nonfiction, Regional, Religious/Spiritual |
Mason J. Press | www.masonjpress.com | www.masonjpress.com/submit | Science fiction, Fiction, Poetry |
Neverland Publishing Company | www.neverlandpublishing.com | www.neverlandpublishing.com/submissions.html | Fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, children's books |
The Key Publishing House Inc | thekeypublish.com | thekeypublish.com/submission | Arts & Culture, Creative Thinking, Novels & Short Stories, Politics & Contemporary, Young Adults & Children |
Divertir Publishing | www.divertirpublishing.com | www.divertirpublishing.com/submission.html | Fiction, Romance, Young Adult |
John Hunt Publishing | www.johnhuntpublishing.com | www.johnhuntpublishing.com/submissions.html | Children & Young Adult, Christianity, Culture & Politics, Fiction, History, Non fiction, Paganism |
White Knuckle Press | www.whiteknucklepress.com | www.whiteknucklepress.com/submit | Poetry, Horror |
Anthem Press | www.anthempress.com | www.anthempress.com/authors | Horror, Classics, Aesthetics |
Writerists House | www.writeristshouse.com | www.writeristshouse.com/submissions | Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror |
Lore Lush Publishing | lorelushpublishing.com | lorelushpublishing.com/submissions | Young Adult, Novels, Anthology |
Tiny Fox Press | tinyfoxpress.com | tinyfoxpress.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction, Commercial, Sci-Fi/Fantasy (LitRPG included), MG/YA (all genres), Military, Bizarre, Magical Realism, Historical, Memoir, science, religion/spirituality, humor, and skydiving |
Echoic Mobile Press | www.echoic-mobile-press.com | www.echoic-mobile-press.com/submissions.php | interactive e-book, comics, multiple path stories, text games |
Blue Swan Publishing | blueswanpublishing.com | blueswanpublishing.com/submissions | Mysteries/suspense, Thrillers, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult |
Regal House Publishing | regalhousepublishing.com | regalhousepublishing.com/submissions | Fiction, Poetry, Memoirs |
Ink Smith Publishing | ink-smith.com | ink-smith.com/submissions | Fiction, Non fiction |
Tirgearr Publishing | www.tirgearrpublishing.com | www.tirgearrpublishing.com/submissions/submission-guidelines.htm | Commercial Adult, Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy |
Triplicity Publishing | www.tri-pub.com | www.tri-pub.com/submissions | romance, intrigue, crime, murder/mystery, suspense, action/adventure, history, horror,sci-fi, fantasy |
Coventry House Publishing | www.coventrybooks.com | www.coventrybooks.com/submissions | Non fiction, business & economics, sports & recreation, education & social science, and entertainment & pop culture |
Sleepytown Press | www.sleepytownpress.com | www.sleepytownpress.com/submissions.html | Children's Books, Teen, and Adult Novels, Non fiction, Poetry and Short Stories |
Leo Publishing, LLC | www.leopublishing.net | www.leopublishing.net/submissions.htm | General fiction, Science fiction, Thriller, Mystery and Crime, Poetry, Short-story collection, Children's Books and Young Adult Books |
Biblio Publishing | www.bibliopublishing.com | www.bibliopublishing.com/SubmissionGuidelines.html | Fiction, Mystery, Young Adult, Children's Books, Comics and Graphic Novels, Contemporary Non fiction, Historical, LGBT |
The Wild Rose Press | www.thewildrosepress.com | www.thewildrosepress.com/traditionalpublishing | Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Erotica |
Eden Stories Press | www.edenstoriespress.com | www.edenstoriespress.submittable.com/submit | Fiction, Children's Books, YA, Poetry, Memoirs |
Unhinged Publishing and Consulting | www.unhingedpublishingandconsultingservices.com | www.unhingedpublishingandconsultingservices.com/contact-us | Erotica, Romance, YA, New Adult, Mystery, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
How to Get Your Book Published
If you’re not sure how to go about getting your book published by a reputable publisher, make sure to follow these steps.
1. Know Your Genre
You need to know the specific genre and subgenre of your book. Some publishers only publish romance novels, while others may only publish nonfiction business books. By understanding your genre, you’ll know which publishers to pursue and which to ignore.
2. Find an Appropriate Publisher for Your Book
Different publishers focus on different genres, so you should only create your own personal list of publishers who are actively publishing books in your genre. Otherwise, you’re just wasting your time.
3. Research and Prepare
Once you’ve got your own personal list of potential publishers, visit their websites, check out their submission guidelines, read reviews about them online and on author forums, and find out as much as you can to make sure they’ll be a good fit for you to work with.
Some publishing companies accept open submissions from any author, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. If you need or want to work with a literary agent, you should browse our list of literary agents to find one that will be a good fit for you.
4. Submit Your Manuscript
After you identified a specific publishing house that accepts open submissions from authors, make sure you read their submission guidelines and follow their process exactly. If you don’t follow their guidelines, chances are your submission will be automatically rejected or ignored.
If the publisher only accepts submissions from literary agents, you’ll need to speak with your agent about submitting your book to them.
Other Book Publishers
Are there any other publishing companies you think we should add to the list?
Let us know in the comments below or feel free to contact us.
Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
Can anyone send me information on a good and reputable book publishing company that isn’t a scam – they do what they say they will do. Thank you for any information you can provide
Does anyone know about Christian Faith Publishing? Any information would be welcome. Can you trust them to do what they claim to do?
Thank you
I been searching Publishers, and it’s a grueling process. Besides submitting your work, what other avenues would be Advantageous?!!!
Thank you!
I wrote a wonderful, sweet fictional story( with a lesson for children) and I can’t, for my life, get it published.
Years go by and I am getting discouraged.
Help
Kaelyn Barron
I have written a book and it is my first book. I have published poetry books in the past with Amazon. My book is a fiction piece and the subject matter is mediumship and some paranormal entries. I know this is a tough sale.
Hey Joseph, I think the paranormal is a subject that’s always caught people’s imaginations. As for being a tough sell, finding a publisher that specifically works stories on mediumship and the paranormal definitely helps.
Ms. Barron,
I have what may be a unique query. I am a former history professor who became a syndicated columnist, writing for more than 500 newspapers across 37 states. In between I wrote thirteen books, virtually all history related. All are self published and most have sold between 800 and 1200 copies with limited promotion. I am interested in working with a publisher who can take the books I have and put them in the marketplace.
Titles of books include, “Journey to Gettysburg,” “The Wounds of War,” “Pirates, Privateers, and the U.S. Navy,” “Chicago’s 9/11”, “The World as it was when Jesus Came,” “On the Road with Paul the Apostle,” and several others.
Do you have some help/suggestions for me?
Sincerely
Hi Mark! I would check out these nonfiction publishers. You can also submit your manuscript to us, we accept nonfiction history books :)
Hi Kaelyn,
I Hope Readersmagnet will include it in your list…
Thanks Jessah, we’ll check it out!
Hi Penny, i have published an academic work on literary criticism for our schools. Am currently reviewing the work and is in a larger volume. The book examines the genres of literature in details with revision exercises as well as other aspects of Literary Appreciation. It enjoyed massive reception in the first edition and thats why am carrying out a review.
Pls, which publishing house can publish it for me with good loyalty consideration and online/off line
marketing?
Hi Godwin, since your work is academic, I would recommend narrowing your search to this list of academic publishers :)
Hi Kaelyn, my name is Alicia Maddox. I’m an amateur writer and I’m looking to get my first book published. Its for the teen/young adult audience and the genre is fantasy. The title is called The Misfits. Without going into a lot of detail, it’ll remind you of James and the Giant Peach and Inkheart. I have the first 3 chapters written and I would love to know if there are publishing companies who might be interested in that kind of a story. Any help would be great.
Hi Alicia, thanks for your comment! So I would begin by checking out these lists of YA and Sci-fi/fantasy publishers (choose which one you think your book is more of). Check out the kinds of books they publish, review their guidelines, and since the book isn’t done you can send a proposal and see if any would be interested in a story like that :)
Thank you so much for the info. I’ll look in to these.
you’re very welcome, we hope you find the list helpful! :)
I wrote a book called “Lady Rags” about a bag lady and I paid Page Publishing to publish it, not knowing how well it would be received. I am astounded by the positive comments I’ve received about my book. (And they aren’t all friends and relatives. Folks seemed to be impressed. Anyhow, I paid Page a fortune and didn’t see much in royalties. I have another book on my computer, ready for someone to read it, but I’m 85 years old and don’t want to look for publishers. I did that in my early years without much success and I’m nervous about trying it again. Any suggestions?
Hi Edie, thanks for your questions! If you’ve gotten good feedback from readers, I would definitely suggest trying a traditional publisher, or even self-publishing, which would allow you to keep the royalties. We have a step-by-step guide to self-publishing that breaks down the process. If you want to pursue a traditional publisher, I would recommend working with a literary agent who will help you get a publishing deal. We have many posts on literary agents as well. :) I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can send you links to more specific topics.
I am African and reside in Africa. I write books on a new genre that mixes science and theology. The majority of traditional publishers are not prepared to understand both of these two languages: scientific language and biblical language, and my books are not selected for publication. What to do ? My books are part of cosmogony and cosmology with scientific-religious literature. Am I doomed to publish only in self-published editions because I am the creator of a new genre?
Hi Flavien, thanks for your comment. It’s a tricky situation when you create/blend new genres. Self-publishing is an option and doesn’t have to be a bad thing, but if you’re determined to find a traditional publisher, I’m sure there are some out there that are looking for cutting-edge literature like yours.
Thank you very much Kaelyn Barron for this encouragement.
you’re very welcome! :)
Looking to get published help!
Hi Jan! Can you tell us a little about your book so I can point you to some helpful resources? What genre is your book? Are you looking for a literary agent? Are you considering self-publishing?
Can you add Black Opal Books to your list? We are a legitimate publisher for Fiction and non-fiction of both paperback, hardback, and ebooks with over 10 years experience in the publishing industry.
Thanks Gibby, I’ll check out your site and update this post!
Is Landaff Media a reputable publisher?
Hi Glen, I can’t figure out much from their website. It looks like they specialize in advertising and book marketing. As far as actually publishing they might be a vanity press. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but just get as much info from them as you can and make sure you understand exactly what you’ll be getting before you sign or pay anything.
A publishing company to add –
Bitterroot Mountain Publishing House LLC
based in Hayden, Idaho
A small publishing company that selects meaningful and well-written manuscripts which are not necessarily conventional but represent diverse genres, fiction, and non-fiction.
Website: http://bmphmedia.com/
Thanks Catherine, we’ll check it out!
Have anyone heard of Authors Ghostwriting before? I have been contacted by a representative to publish my book for a fee of $800, which is a drop due to holiday prices. It is limited and will go back to the original price after the New Year.
Hi Jacqueline, I don’t really know anything about them, but they seem to have decent reviews. I would always be cautious of vanity publishers though, and make sure you understand what they’re going to actually give you before you sign or pay anything. It also depends on what you’re looking for. Are you paying them to just publish your book, or to do editing or any ghostwriting?
HI,, I have written a book about my travel adventures Would that be regarded as a ‘travel’ genre? I have been thoroughly shocked finding the amount of ‘publishers’ that are total scams. Almost sent one $3000 before I read their reviews. By reading some answers here, I think a small publisher would be my best choice. I STRUGGLED for 5 years getting my adventures on paper, so I’m reasonably sure I won’t be writing another book. An agent likely not necessary and I don’t mind paying a company to check my book out, and if accepted, for them to handle the distribution and sales. I’m not so concerned with how much $ I will make, but I don’t want to spend much time afterwards. Thought/suggestions?
Hi Paul, thanks for your comment! Regarding your first question, it sounds like your book could be considered ‘travel,’ since most travel categories online and in stores include travel memoirs in addition to travel guide books. I would recommend going with a smaller, traditional publisher (meaning you don’t pay for them to check it out or to publish it). The reason I suggest avoid vanity publishers is that they mainly make their money from the high publishing fees they charge, but they don’t often put much time or effort into helping you make your book the best it can be.
Hello Penny, do you have any information on Xlibris Publishing?
Hi Cheryl, Xlibris is a self-publishing company (vanity press) which means you pay them to publish your book. That’s not inherently a bad thing, but you do need to have a clear understanding of what you’re getting in exchange for your money before you sign a contract. Here’s a more comprehensive review
Hi Kaelyn
My book was published once and was on Amazon for a while.I would like to re publish it but not pay any fees and am looking for a non vanity publisher .any suggestions .The book is fiction sci fi
Hi Adamo, you can check out these sci fi publishers :)
I have submitted my first book to Dorrance Publishing, they have replied with a proposal that seems fair. However, I fall into that category of scared of being scammed. They are on your list. I have researched them and get positive feedback, but still seem a bit antsy Any info you can give me about them would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Jerry, thanks for your comment. They have a pretty good rating with the BBB. The important thing is that you understand they are a self-publishing company, which means you pay them to put your book together and publish it. This doesn’t necessarily make them a scam, it’s just how that business model works. There’s no guarantee that they’ll help you sell a lot of books just because you paid them to put it together. If you’re okay with paying for their self-publishing help, just make sure you carefully read any contracts to understand what exactly you’re paying them to do.
Hi Kaelyn, do you know any publishers that would be interested in a book of 550 pages about the White Goddess who was thought to be have been known in a handful of European places but after extensive research has been found to be known all over the world from ancient times? Thanks Art
Hi Art, if it’s nonfiction, you may want to check out some of these publishers here.
Hi
I have been working with a publisher for my children’s book since early this year. Their response has been slow, reciting COVID as the reason. I fear I may have been taken by this publishing company. Just received illustrations this week after submitting the descriptions, etc. in June. Is this reasonable, I still do not have an edit on the manuscript copy. This is my first book and I am beginning to regret my choice of publisher., LifeRich Publishing. Do you have any information on this publisher?
Hi Carol, thanks for your comment. It sounds like they are a vanity press, which means anyone can pay for their services, so it’s possible that they are very busy. They have some mixed but overall positive reviews on Trust Pilot. I definitely wouldn’t pay for any more services until you get what you already paid for.
I’m preparing to publish my cookbook, and just got an email from a publishing co. called Newman Springs, saying they remember discussing my book a while ago (I don’t) and might just be interested in publishing my book. They need the manuscript and will accept or reject within about a week. Has anyone heard of this company? I can’t find it online.
Hi Judi, I found their website here. It sounds like they’re a hybrid publisher, so you’ll pay for some services.
I am lost at sea in regards to finding a publisher for my book. The title is “How To Raise An All-American Child.” The subtitle is “In Less Than 50 Pages.”
I have no money to contribute. I am a retired counselor, trained in psychiatry, behavior modification, family systems, and addiction
Can you give some suggestions? Please. Thanks.
Paul Brunsberg
Hi Paul, I would start by looking at nonfiction publishers and reviewing our tips on how to submit a manuscript or proposal.
I have received an offer from Austin Macauley Publishers to publish my book for 2900 dollars. Is this a good deal or am I being scamed
DO ANYONE KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT Globalbookwriters?
Can i trust them?
Hey Helena! I checked out their website and it looks like they’re accredited by the BBB. Their website also looks well made and legit. I still advise being cautious though, just on principle.
I am looking to publish my collection of Urban Ballads, which in my description is poetry narrative in form, and dealing with aspects of living rather than country life.
Where should I be looking to find a publisher interested in the popular and the profound?
Hi Alexander, you might want to check out some of these poetry publishers: https://www.tckpublishing.com/list-of-poetry-publishers/
NB: I might add that I’m an interpreter-turned-literary translator for a number of reasons. One of them is the dearth of translated foreign language literature in the U.S.
Thus, I might, just might alleviate this unusual phenomenon somewhat…
Hello, Kaelyn Barron:
Perhaps you might know some publishers of short stories in translation?
I have had reasonable success with this author (a Russian émigré after the 1917 Revolution) who has written some as-yet-undiscovered humorous short stories of a rather intriguing and unusual sort, which might be even of interest to most readers.
The reason I’m stating this is that I’ve already had initial success and had a solid collection published by an academic press, but now I wish to give this genre a wider exposure…
Most of the stories are no longer than 5K words and quite digestible and humorous, but they all have a universal message!
Thank you for your suggestions.
Best,
Ihar
Hi Ihar, unfortunately I don’t know of any specifically, but we are working on a series of posts on foreign language publishers and academic publishers. For now, you might check out this list.
Hi Kaelyn, My name is Chris and I have written two books sharing my 30 plus year journey as a stepparent from two different relationships. I am struggling with targeted audience and which publishing company would be a better fit for my story. I have been burned by a publishing company in past and trying to avoid failing in the pitfall again. My first book needs some serious editing and I really want to work with a publishing company who will help my readers to feel all of the emotions, good and bad, associated with step parenting. Any suggestions? Thank You
Hi Chris, it’s hard to name specific ones from this huge list, but I would suggest that you look into small- to medium-sized traditional publishers. They tend to be more invested in helping their authors. Sounds like you’re writing a memoir? Or self-help? So look to ones focused on nonfiction and those types of genres, and make sure they include editing services and have decent reviews from other authors.
Hello, Kaelyn
I am considering publishers for a children’s book series I am preparing. I have been considering Covenant Books. Do you have any information on them good or bad? Thanks.
Hi David, I don’t know much about them, but they have a very good rating with the BBB and many positive reviews. I can’t tell how selective they are, but they do have a submission process and you have to be selected for publication, which is usually a good sign. Also looks like they don’t charge fees.
It’s a worrying state of the publishing industry to note how many of those publishers no longer seem to operate, but thanks for the list as it gave me a few more query options.
Hi Mark, thanks for letting me know, I’ll work on updating this post soon.
do all publishing houses charge you to publish your book?
Hi Tammy, not at all! Traditional publishers do not charge to publish your book; they pay you in royalties if they choose to take on your project. Vanity presses are publishing companies that charge or take publication rights.
hi Kaelyn how are you
which publisher did you think best for the author and pay a royalty more than any other publisher?
Hi Samson, it’s really hard to name specific ones from this huge list, but I would suggest that you look into small- to medium-sized traditional publishers. They tend to be more invested in helping their authors, and might also offer better royalties.
I am looking for a book publisher that will not pose as a reputable publisher only to set out being a scam artist. I wrote a book about my personal ordeal of being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer while also going through the hardship and difficulty of my husband being diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with the disease. I wrote the book as a dedication to him and as a source of encouragement to all breast cancer survivors. What genre would my book fall under in your opinion and how can I place such trust in my next publisher without losing my money and having my dreams almost destroyed. Professionalism comes with deceit. Lesson learned, but I do not want to be put through all steps of publication completion only to have a publishing company fall off the face of the earth and end all communication where you are no longer connected. Loss of money, no book published, and the wind taken out of one’s sails.
Hi Karen, thank you for your comment. I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband, and for your negative publishing experience. To answer your first question, it sounds like your book would be a memoir within the health/illness recovery genre. While the publishers on this list were well researched before being selected, I would recommend doing your own homework before signing a deal. For example, asking for references (past clients) might help you to trust more easily.
Which publisher(s) accept poetry manuscripts and do not require an agent. Thanks.
Hi Jenny, you can find a list of poetry publishers here
Hello I am a musician that has been professional for over 4O years I have appeared with many celebrities and I have just written a book about them and my exploits over the years. could you advise me on which publishers would be interested in my stories.
Hi Richard, I can’t really recommend a specific one, but I would start by looking at those interested in memoirs.
I am looking for a publisher who will publish a “How To” book. I am in process of writing a book, How to Choose an Assisted Living. Baby Boomers will be coming of age for ALFs and it is a daunting task. I give them all the inside details, as I was an Administrator of an Assisted Living for 15 years. My hope is that this book will also encourage ALFs to step up their game and provide better care as people begin to ask them the tough questions.
Hi Rhonda, for a more focused selection, I would check out these nonfiction publishers. TCK also publishes how-to books, you can review our submission guidelines here :)
Hello,
Can you please tell me what genre an autobiography about a woman who overcomes various traumas would fall under?
Hi Valorita, sounds like it would be a memoir.
Thank you. I published my Memoirs under “From Trauma to Sanity: Perseverance is Key”
To Kaelyn Barron, Which of the bigger publishing companies do not require a Literary Agent ? Also what publishing houses have the most integrity, and are very reputable..
Hi Matthew, thanks for your comment! Most of the “big” traditional publishing companies require an agent, but you’ll find many smaller or medium-sized ones on this list who don’t (including TCK Publishing). Everyone on this list is considered reputable and fair to our knowledge.
I do not find New Generation Publishing, 51 Gower Street, London, wciE6HJ, Phone: 001234711956. I have been in touch withis publisher. I like to know whether this publishing house exists or not. Their email is : [email protected]
will somebody respond soon to this query.
My email: [email protected]
cell phone: +307-o951123
+3222949928
Hi Sayeed, I checked them out and they look like a legitimate company and do exist, however you should note that they are a self-publishing service, so you basically pay them to help you through the self-publishing process.
Please add Unhinged Publishing and Consulting to your list. They are accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions for Erotica, romance, young adult, new adult, Mystery, Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Science Fiction
Thanks for sharing, Scarlett! I’ve added them to the list
will yo be in touch about your services, I have two novels and wish you would help me. they are drama- romance, fiction young adult. thanks, [email protected] scarlett
Hi Scarlett, if you’re interested in publishing with us, please check out our submission guidelines
women’s interest…is that a genre or considered a sub category of something else? It is two words and that is not acceptable. The book is nonfiction. It is a memoir.
Hi Patty, women’s fiction is an umbrella term for books that focus on women’s life experiences and are marketed to female readers. Women’s interest books are books that are marketed to women, but could be fiction or nonfiction.
Add Eden Stories Press to your list. They’re looking for submissions and seem to have a very open and liberal sense of what they want.
Hi Stephen, thanks for sharing! I’ve added them to the list
I was looking for the book publisher in Colorado..name has ” Star ” in it..I cant seem to find it..Thanks
Hi Penny, I’ve tried researching publishers in Colorado but can’t find any with “Star” in the name… If you remember any more details please let me know and I’ll do my best to help :)