| Publisher/Link |
Genre(s) |
Description/Information |
Ace and Roc
Penguin Publishing Group |
Science Fiction and Fantasy |
A major publisher of
fantasy and science fiction.
Prefers manuscripts between 75,000 and 125,000 words.
Prefers e-subs. See guidelines for
specifics. |
|
Archebooks |
Contemporary, Fantasy, Mystery-Suspense, Science
Fiction, Horror, Women's Fiction, Humor, Historical, Young Adult |
This small publisher
does require agents to submit under most circumstances, but is very
open to giving new voices a chance.
This house has a mixed reputation:
some of its authors I know are very happy, others published with
them have
been disappointed. |
|
Adventure Books of Seattle |
Hard Science Fiction, Crime Novels, Contemporary
Romance, True Life Adventure, How-To and some Non-Fiction. |
Publishes in hardcover
and paperback. Submit a query
letter and synopsis first. See details on submission page. |
|
Baen Books |
Science Fiction and Fantasy |
Baen's
focus is in military science fiction.
Receives 800+ manuscripts a month. Each submission is given
consideration by an experienced reader. Takes a while to reply (6-9
months) unless it is passed up the line (then 2 years or more). |
|
BeWrite Books |
Multiple Genres and Poetry (no
erotica, nonfiction, or YA) |
A UK Publisher
with a
worldwide reach (including its editorial staff) that publishes print
books backed by e-books.
Prefers novels from
60,000 to 130,000 words in length. Has specific formatting and
submission guidelines. |
|
DAW
Books |
Fantasy and Science
Fiction |
A major publisher of
fantasy and science fiction. Prefers novels over 80,000 words. |
|
Echelon
Press |
YA, multiple genres
from novel down to short fiction |
Publishes print and
ebooks. Currently submissions for print novels is by invitation
only. See
guidelines for specifics. |
|
Espiren Press |
Fantasy, Mystery, Thrillers, Thriller/Horror,
Historical Mainstream Romance, Regency, and Romance. |
Releases books in
print, audio, and digital format books.
Does not accept erotic romance,
sci-fi, YA, horror, police procedural, cross-genre. |
|
Fine
Tooth Press |
All Genres, including
Poetry Collections |
A small print
publisher. |
|
Fivestar
Press |
Western, Romance, Mystery, Science Fiction and
Fantasy |
A medium sized
publishing house that prints mainly hardcover editions and markets
its works mainly to libraries.
Authors must download submission
information from the link provided near the bottom of the main page. |
|
Leucrota Press |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Graphic Novels |
A new market aimed
toward older, well-read audiences.
Prefers novels between 80,000 and
100,000 words.
Occasionally considers experimental
or "unclassified" novels. along with short story collections. See
guidelines for specifics. |
|
LFB Books |
Horror, Slice of Life, Mainstream, Mystery, Science
Fiction, Romance, Action/Thriller, Comedy, Young Adult, children’s,
Short Story Collections, and Poetry |
A small but generally respected publishing house.
Also publishes:
Tales of the Talisman. |
|
Marcher Lord Press |
Christian-Based Fantasy and Science Fiction |
Seeking novels longer
than 60,000 words. Novels
submitted should arise from a Christian worldview. If it is not in
any real sense a Christian book, seek a different speculative
fiction market. |
|
Meadowhawk
Press |
Speculative Fiction: science fiction, fantasy,
supernatural, alternate history, magic realism, |
Prefer works for adults but accessible to YA readers
(desire protagonists in late teens through mid twenties)
Also publishes anthologies with similar areas of interest as far
as genre. Check specific guidelines. |
|
Mundania Press |
Science Fiction,
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Historical |
A small publishing
house that has a decent reputation. Has received increasing numbers
of submissions. |
|
Per
Aspera Press |
Speculative Fiction |
A very small press
which publishes hardcover editions. |
|
Poisoned Pen Press |
Mysteries |
A small independent
publisher of mystery fiction. |
|
Renaissance eBooks |
Romance,
Mystery, Science Fiction, Historical, Fantasy,
Western, Horror and Adventure |
An e-publisher that
has, in addition to a fair number of newer authors, a large backlist
of known authors. |
|
Silver Leaf Publishing |
Science Fiction, Fantasy,
Horror |
A small publisher that
publishes both hardcover and trade paperback. |
|
Tor/Forge |
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance |
Publishes the largest number of fantasy and science fiction titles
each year.
Receives well over 10,000 proposals a year. The proposal may take
several months or more to receive a reply (the longer the better).
If a full manuscript is requested, expect 12 to 18 months for a
reply. |
|
Twilight Times |
Creative non-fiction, fantasy, historical, humor/satire,
juvenile, literary, magic realism, mainstream/contemporary,
military/war-related, mystery/suspense, nostalgia-related fiction,
paranormal, science fiction, supernatural, the Sixties-related
fiction, World War II-related, women's fiction |
This
market began as an e publisher and has moved more strongly into
print. This market is quickly moving from a small sized publishing
house to a medium one. Their initial print runs are usually
800 to 1000 copies.
A market I recommend
submitting your work to. They have open reading periods so check the
guidelines.
|
|
Tyrannosaurus Press |
Fantasy |
A small publisher
(only one author thus far). Also publishes an anthology-ezine,
The Illuminata. |
|
UKA Press Publishing |
Fiction and Poetry |
Seeks fiction of
50,000 words and up. Poetry, prefers 80+ poems.
Check to see when they are accepting
submissions, especially for poetry collections. |
|
Virtual Tales |
Action/Adventure, Fantasy,
General Fiction, Horror, Mystery/Crime, Romance, Science Fiction,
Westerns |
This
e-publisher
focuses on serialized novels/novellas spanning a variety of fiction
genres and styles. Beginning to branch out into print with a limited
number of titles.
Pays 60% of sales to author.
Will accept works
in progress as long as 30,000 words are complete. |
|
The Wild Rose Press |
Romance (and all sub-genres) |
Is a small
electronic and print publisher.
Accepts works in
lengths from 1,750 to 100,000 words. Examine the website for
breakdown and current needs (what they're accepting) |