This list focuses on nine 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 doesn’t have a specific submission window they can close at any time, and publishers that use Submittable can close at any point because of submission caps (although these publishers generally reopen to submissions at the end of the month).

If a publisher has closed to submissions unexpectedly, please send us an email at support@authorspublish.com.

Please read the full review, which we link to in the publish name, and carefully consider fit before submitting work. I can not stress enough that you should only submit to presses that are a good fit for your work, and that you should carefully read and follow submissions guidelines before submitting that work. Over the past year we had several presses ask to be de-listed because they were deluged by submissions, even after moving to this format. Still more presses have had to temporarily close to submissions because of an influx of inappropriate submissions.

Saraband
Saraband is an independent publisher that publishes fiction and nonfiction but is only open to direct submissions of nonfiction. They are currently open to book length nonfiction submissions. They also have a special call out for their Inkling series which is focused on short books about different aspects of pop culture. You can see what books have already been published in this series here. You can learn more about this specific call here. They have separate submission guidelines for it. They close to submissions for the Inkling series on August 31st, 2025.

Afterglow Books
Afterglow Books is a new imprint of Harlequin. The tagline for Afterglow books is “From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.” This is how the editors describe what the new imprint is seeking: “Depth, relatability and sizzling spice, too: these characters are determined to live their best lives — and find the romance that makes them feel seen, unapologetically. In the pages of Afterglow Books, characters from all walks of life, all types of diverse identities, will pursue their dreams and discover love isn’t far behind. Because everyone deserves a happily ever after that’s true to who they are.”

Turner Books
Turner publishes books in a wide range of categories and formats—fiction and nonfiction. They publish mainly in print but have electronic options as well. They are a major independent publishing house that has a number of imprints. They publish everything from mystery to self-help books. They have published a number of well-known authors and bestselling books. They have good distribution. Their website is easy to navigate and well designed.

Library Tales
Library Tales Publishing was founded in 2011. They describe themselves as “a distinguished independent publishing house, renowned for publishing, marketing, and distributing a wide spectrum of books, spanning self-help, memoirs, and niche fiction, penned by skilled and creative authors.”

Bloomsbury Publishing
Bloomsbury Publishing was founded in 1986 in Britain and has since expanded with offices in a number of other countries. They are very established with excellent distribution. They publish a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, but are only open to submissions for their academic imprint. For this imprint they accept textbook and academic proposal forms, including proposal forms for play anthologies and collections, and series proposals.

Echoes
Echoes is the historical romance focused imprint of Enchant of Entwined Publishing, which we have reviewed here. This is what they say they are looking for: “Echoes brings history to life with captivating historical romances. We seek stories that transport readers to past eras, blending rich historical detail with passionate romance. From forbidden love in Regency England to sweeping sagas of the American West, we want tales that echo through time, intertwining love and history in unforgettable ways.”

The Innovation Press
The Innovation Press is a small children’s book publisher with major distribution through Baker and Taylor. My children own a number of their books, and I regularly encounter books they have published at the library and bookstores. Some of their best known books are the Zoey and Sassafras series, and the picture book, My Name is a Song. They are a member of the Children’s Book Council, the American Booksellers Association, and the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

Christian Focus Publishing
Christian Focus Publishing is an evangelical Christian publisher based in Scotland. They say “Our calling is to share the incredible message of the gospel and help people grow in their faith through the power of books.” They have three adult imprints including one focused on republishing classics. They do not consider poetry or fiction for publication.

CF4Kids
CF4Kids focus on publishing books that are “bright, fun and full of biblical truth, an ideal way to help children discover Christ for themselves. Our aim is to help children find out about God and get them enthusiastic about reading the Bible, now and later in their lives. As an evangelical, reformed, non–denominational publishing company we believe that God’s word is true and Jesus Christ is Lord.”