Manuscript Publishers

Common Notions: Seeking Book Proposals

Common Notions is a press that describes itself as “deeply committed to publishing books that provide timely reflections, clear critiques, and inspiring strategies that amplify movements for social justice”. They emphasize that their publishing program “reflects the lessons we’ve learned as members of worker collectives, labor and tenants rights campaigns, higher ed struggles, #blacklivesmatter, no…

33 ⅓: Now Open to Book Proposals

33 ⅓ is an imprint of Bloomsbury. Their motto is “Small books. Big Albums”. Their highly acclaimed main imprint focuses on publishing books that cover popular LP’s. For example they have published books on Cher’s album Believe, and Sufjan Steve’s album Carrie &. Lowell. Some of the books are by famous authors, like Jonathan Lethem,…

Sea Crow Press: Accepting Manuscript Queries

Their motto is “Stories Rooted In Place  •  Writing That Moves The World”. This small press based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts focuses on publishing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with a clear focus on eco-literature, regional writing, and climate-aware storytelling. It is a woman-owned press, and you can see their full masthead by scrolling down here….

Lyons Press: Open to Book Proposals

Lyons Press was founded in 1984. Their initial focus was on a lifestyle of “responsible outdoor sport,” according to their founder Nick Lyon. They have since expanded their focus to books on fishing, hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, entertainment, true crime and sports. They are now an imprint of Globe Pequot, which you…

Atlantic Books: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Atlantic Books is an independent London-based publishing house that was founded in 2000. They publish a wide range of work including fiction, memoir, history and current affairs. Some of their biggest fiction successes include My Sister the Serial Killer, Call Me By Your Name, and Crazy Rich Asians. You can learn more about Atlantic Books…

Parlyaree Press: Accepting Manuscript Queries

Parlyaree Press was established in 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. They are focused on publishing work that “expands, reveals, and interrogates the mainstream.” They want their books to “exist in the liminal space between what was and what will be.” They explain their name by sharing: “The cant of circus performers, freaks, queers, and thespians, Parlyaree…

Stackpole Books: Accepting Book Proposals

Stackpole Books was founded in 1927. From the very start they’ve published books in about the Outdoors, Crafts and Military History. Their particular focuses include fly fishing, nature guide, Civil War and World War II History, military reference, and specialty crafts and hobbies. You can get a good feel for what they publish by going…

Blue Dot Kids Press: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Blue Dot Kids press is a small publisher that focuses on publishing purposeful books for kids under 12. They focus on publishing “stories that connect us to each other—and to the home we call Earth”. They also really believe in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can get a good feel for what…

Eclipse: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Eclipse is the dark romance focused imprint of Entwined Publishing, which we have reviewed here (please read it first). This is how they describe the imprint: “Eclipse delves into the shadowy realms of dark romance, where love and danger intertwine. We are interested in submissions featuring dark billionaires, mafia kings, biker gangs, and anti-heroes who…

becker&mayer! kids: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

becker&mayer! kids is often abbreviated as b&m!. This is an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group that focuses on publishing children’s books that focus on portraying varying cultures, races, and abilities. They say this about the imprint: “We believe authenticity is even more important than just visibility. When people read about their own culture, it…

Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in October 2025

This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond. At least four of these are presses we have not covered previously. Please note that if a publisher…

Fractured Mirror Publishing: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Fractured Mirror Publishing is a small press founded in 2020. They focus on publishing novels that fall in the speculative fiction category. This includes, but is not limited to, the following genres: dystopian, fantasy, urban fantasy, and science fiction. You can get a good feel for what they are interested in by visiting their catalog…

Deep Hearts Jr.: Accepting Manuscript Queries

Deep Hearts YA, an imprint of Deep Desires Press, is launching a new sub-imprint called Deep Hearts Jr. Deep Hearts Jr. will focus on publishing middle grade (or MG) books for readers between the ages of 8-12.  They will be focusing mostly on publishing LGBTQ+ middle grade fiction, in all genres and sub-genres. The other…

Toplight Books: Accepting Book Proposals

Toplight Books is an imprint of McFarland & Company Inc. The books Toplight publishes focus on “helping readers improve their understanding of the body, mind and spirit. Toplight’s interests include uplifting and positive books about psychology and mindfulness, religious studies and spirituality, coping with chronic pain and chronic stress, and alternative health treatments, among other…

Exposit Books: Accepting Book Proposals

Exposit Books is an imprint of McFarland & Company Inc. Exposit books focuses on publishing work that focuses on a popular topics, like serial killers, and approaches that subject seriously. They encourage proposals for nonfiction manuscripts on a wide range of true crime subjects, including but not limited to: murder, serial killers, heists, robberies, abductions, kidnappings,…

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