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. We are still reviewing a minimum of four presses a month, we are just releasing those reviews differently, to help mitigate the amount of submissions presses receive when we review them.

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.

Epic
Epic focuses on publishing Young Adult (YA) and New Adult (NA) fiction. They are part of Entwined Publishing, which used to be called The Totally Entwined Group, up till the end of September. You can learn more about Entwined Publishing here. I really encourage you to read that review also for larger context about the company. Epic is technically a brand new imprint, at least in terms of its name and branding. But back when Entwined Publishing was called The Totally Entwined Group, they had a YA and NA focused imprint for many years, called Finch. The aesthetics and focus of the Epic imprint very much seems different. If what they end up actually publishing is different, we will see.

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. I include their current wishlist as part of the full review.

Wisdom Publications
Wisdom Publications is an established small press focused on publishing books about Buddhism, including works in translation, academic works, works focused on mindfulness, Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism, as well as children’s books. They are distributed by Simon & Schuster and their books are widely available in print in North America. They accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents but only on topics directly related to Buddhism. Authors should have relevant professional, academic, or Dharma-teaching credentials. Please do not submit to them if this is not the case for you. If you meet their qualification needs, I very much encourage you to spend time on their website, verifying that they publish the kind of work you are interested in.

Brain Jar Press
Brain Jar Press is a Brisbane-based publisher focused on publishing science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller and crime fiction, of various lengths. They also are open to submissions as well as nonfiction works that can be tied to those genres. As a digital-first press, the bulk of the books they sell are eBooks, but they do offer print-on-demand copies of some work. They publish a maximum of 20 books a year. They are open to submissions from November 1st through the 30th.

BenBella
BenBella is a niche publishing company run by Glenn Yeffeth. Yeffeth has a marketing background but he is also a lover of books. They have a good distributor and are a marketing-oriented company. The editors receive high praise for their ability to edit books. They only publish works of nonfiction. Many of their books have been number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list. The books they publish cover a range of topics, including cookbooks for herbivores, self-help books, and books about pop culture. By focusing on niche topics they are able to successfully market books to the right audiences. If your nonfiction topic appeals to a wide audience and covers a broad topic, it is most likely not for BenBella. They are interested in books by entrepreneurs, celebrities, and by individuals that are knowledgeable about specific events or ideas.

Sheltering Tree Media
Sheltering Tree Media is a small company mostly focused on podcasts and book publishing. They are founded in 2021 and are run by Evelyn Rainey. They are based out of Florida, and were originally focused on book publishing, mostly just the founding editor’s work, but they’ve since expanded beyond that scope significantly. In the last year or so they have starting working in the the podcast space and they plan to also expand into games in 2025. They describe their mission as “to share stories of faith through the use of various media tools such as books (e-books, paperback, and hardcover), audio and video podcasts, photography, videography, and game designs.”

Strange Attractor
Strange Attractor is an independent publishing house based in London, founded in 2003. They are run by Mark Pilkington and Jamie Sutcliffe, who bring independent contractors to help with some components of the publication. They have a well designed and easy to navigate website. Their books are widely available online as well as distributed internationally through The MIT Press, via Penguin Random House. You can learn more about the press here.

Entrepreneur Press
Entrepreneur Press is part of Entrepreneur Media that focuses publishing books with “actionable solutions to help you excel in all your business”. The books they publish fall into three categories: Starting a business, running a business, and growing that business. They have been around for the last 40 years and now publish print, digital, and audio books. They publish a number of well-known series including the No B.S. Books. You can get a feel for what they’ve published here.

Afterglow Books
Afterglow Books is a new imprint of Harlequin. Their 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.”