Hooks That Don’t Let Go: Crafting Irresistible Story Concepts and Beginnings with Erin Swann

Gain tools and tests for crafting compelling stories.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

Free Talk: Providing Room for the Reader — Striking the Balance of Mystery and Clarity

You're invited to a free talk with author, poet, and writing instructor Lauren Oertel.

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Nine Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in November 2026

Major publishers and indie presses accepting manuscript submissions. No agent required.

Park Street Press: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Publishing Books Focused On Psychology, New Science, Consciousness Studies, And Psychedelics

Rogue Wolf Publishing: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Accepting romance-focused manuscripts.

The Black Springs Press Group: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

This independent press is based in London, and was founded in 1984. They have published, and reprinted many well-known authors over the years, including reprinting some of D.H. Lawrence and Leonard Cohen’s work and publishing Nick Caves’ first novel. It has changed ownership a few times since it was founded, most recently in 2018, where…