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   Karen Bailey on February 18, 2021 at 9:09 pm

   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.

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     Kaelyn Barron on February 19, 2021 at 5:36 pm

     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.

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   Jenny on February 17, 2021 at 10:44 pm

   Which publisher(s) accept poetry manuscripts and do not require an agent. Thanks.

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     Kaelyn Barron on February 19, 2021 at 5:23 pm

     Hi Jenny, you can find a list of poetry publishers here

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   richard phillips on February 8, 2021 at 2:03 pm

   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.

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     Kaelyn Barron on February 8, 2021 at 6:28 pm

     Hi Richard, I can’t really recommend a specific one, but I would start by looking at those interested in memoirs.

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   Rhonda Hardy on January 20, 2021 at 11:42 pm

   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.

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     Kaelyn Barron on January 26, 2021 at 1:35 am

     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 :)

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   Valorita Salaam on January 11, 2021 at 11:38 pm

   Hello,

   Can you please tell me what genre an autobiography about a woman who overcomes various traumas would fall under?

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     Kaelyn Barron on January 18, 2021 at 8:13 pm

     Hi Valorita, sounds like it would be a memoir.

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   Matthew DuSault on January 5, 2021 at 5:19 am

   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..

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     Kaelyn Barron on February 1, 2021 at 6:36 pm

     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.

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   Sayeed S Rahman on November 10, 2020 at 12:20 am

   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

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     Kaelyn Barron on November 13, 2020 at 6:39 pm

     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.

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   Scarlett Kool on November 1, 2020 at 1:14 pm

   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

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     Kaelyn Barron on November 5, 2020 at 6:04 pm

     Thanks for sharing, Scarlett! I’ve added them to the list

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     SCARLETT FOX on January 29, 2021 at 2:55 am

     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

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       Kaelyn Barron on February 1, 2021 at 6:39 pm

       Hi Scarlett, if you’re interested in publishing with us, please check out our submission guidelines

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   patty laplante on October 31, 2020 at 10:34 am

   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.

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     Kaelyn Barron on November 5, 2020 at 5:15 pm

     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.

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    Stephen Faulkner on October 22, 2020 at 12:08 am

    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.

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      Kaelyn Barron on October 23, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      Hi Stephen, thanks for sharing! I’ve added them to the list

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    Penny on October 15, 2020 at 5:53 am

    I was looking for the book publisher in Colorado..name has ” Star ” in it..I cant seem to find it..Thanks

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      Kaelyn Barron on October 18, 2020 at 10:07 pm

      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 :)

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