OOLICHAN BOOKS OOLICHAN BOOKSP.O. Box 2278, Lantzville BC V0R 1M0, Canada. (250)390-4839. Fax: (866)299-0026. E-mail: info@oolichan.com. Website: www.oolichan.com. Publisher: Randal Macnair. Estab. 1974. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 8 titles/year. 2,000 mss received/year. 30% of books from first-time authors. Pays royalty on retail price. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1-3 months. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
Only publishes Canadian authors.
NONFICTION Subjects include history. “We try to publish creative nonfiction titles each year which are of regional, national, and international interest.” Submit proposal package, publishing history, bio, cover letter, 3 sample chapters, SASE.
FICTION Subjects include literary. “We try to publish at least 2 literary fiction titles each year. We receive many more deserving submissions than we are able to publish, so we publish only outstanding work. We try to balance our list between emerging and established writers, and have published many first-time writers who have gone on to win or be shortlisted for major literary awards, both nationally and internationally.” Submit proposal package, publishing history, clips, bio, cover letter, 3 sample chapters, SASE.
POETRY “We are one of the few small literary presses in Canada that still publishes poetry. We try to include 2-3 poetry titles each year. We attempt to balance our list between emerging and established poets. Our poetry titles have won or been shortlisted for major national awards, including the Governor General's Award, the BC Book Prizes, and the Alberta Awards.” Submit 10 sample poems.
TIPS “Our audience is adult readers who love good books and good literature. Our audience is regional and national, as well as international. Follow our submission guidelines. Check out some of our titles at your local library or bookstore to get an idea of what we publish. Don't send us the only copy of your manuscript. Let us know if your submission is simultaneous, and inform us if it is accepted elsewhere. Above all, keep writing!"
369 Neuberger Hall, 724 SW Harrison St., Portland OR 97201. (503)725-9410. E-mail: acquisitions@ooliganpress.pdx.edu. Website: ooligan.pdx.edu. Contact: Acquisitions Co-Managers. Estab. 2001. Publishes trade paperbacks, electronic originals, and reprints. “We seek to publish regionally significant works of literary, historical, and social value. We define the Pacific Northwest as Northern California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. We recognize the importance of diversity, particularly within the publishing industry, and are committed to building a literary community that includes traditionally underrepresented voices; therefore, we are interested in works originating from, or focusing on, marginalized communities of the Pacific Northwest.” Publishes 3-4 titles/year. 250-500 queries; 50-75 mss received/year. 90% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Pays negotiable royalty on retail price. Publishes ms 12-18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks for queries; 3 months for proposals. Catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include alternative lifestyles, Americana, community, contemporary culture, creative nonfiction, education, environment, ethnic, gay, history, humanities, lesbian, literary criticism, literature, memoirs, multicultural, philosophy, regional, social sciences, sociology, spirituality, translation, travel, womens issues, womens studies, young adult. Cookbooks, self-help books, how-to manuals. Submit a query through Submittable. If accepted, then submit proposal package, outline, 4 sample chapters, projected page count, audience, marketing ideas, and a list of similar titles.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, ethnic, experimental, fantasy, feminist, gay, historical, humor, lesbian, literary, mainstream, multicultural, mystery, plays, poetry, poetry in translation, regional, science fiction, short story collections, spiritual, suspense, young adult, Middle grade.. “We seek to publish regionally significant works of literary, historical, and social value. We define the Pacific Northwest as Northern California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska.”
POETRY Ooligan is a not-for-profit general trade press that publishes books honoring the cultural and natural diversity of the Pacific Northwest. “We are limited in the number of poetry titles that we publish as poetry represents only a small percentage of our overall acquisitions. We are open to all forms of style and verse; however, we give special preference to prose poetry and traditional verse. Although spoken word, slam, and rap poetry are of interest to the press, we will consider such work if it does not translate well to the written page. Ooligan does not publish chapbooks.” Query first through e-mail or Submittable.
TIPS “Search the blog for tips.”
70 E. Lake St., Suite 800, Chicago IL 60601. E-mail: opencourt@cricketmedia.com. Website: www.opencourtbooks.com. Contact: Acquisitions Editor. Estab. 1887. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “Regrettably, now, and for the forseeable future, Open Court can consider no new unsolicited manuscripts for publication, with the exception of works suitable for our Popular Culture and Philosophy series.” Publishes 20 titles/year. Pays 5-15% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 2 years after acceptance. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include philosophy, Asian thought, religious studies and popular culture. Query with SASE. Submit proposal package, outline, 1 sample chapter, TOC, author's cover letter, intended audience.
TIPS “Audience consists of philosophers and intelligent general readers. Only accepting submissions to Popular Culture and Philosophy series.”
P.O. Box 284, Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724. (631)692-7172. E-mail: jonathan@openroadguides.com. Website: www.openroadguides.com. Contact: Jonathan Stein, publisher. Estab. 1993. Publishes trade paperback originals. “Open Road publishes travel guides and, in its Cold Spring Press imprint, now publishes genealogy books (8 in print to date) and welcomes submissions in this area.” Publishes 20-22 titles/year. 200 queries received/year. 75 mss received/year. 30% of books from first-time authors. 98% from unagented writers. Pays 5-6% royalty on retail price. Pays $1,000-3,500 advance. Publishes ms 3 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries; 2 months to proposals. Book catalog online.
NONFICTION Query.
ORCA BOOK PUBLISHERSP.O. Box 5626, Stn. B, Victoria BC V8R 6S4, Canada. (250)380-1229. Fax: (877)408-1551. E-mail: orca@orcabook.com. Website: www.orcabook.com. Contact: Amy Collins, editor (picture books); Sarah Harvey, editor (young readers); Andrew Wooldridge, editor (juvenile and teen fiction); Bob Tyrrell, publisher (YA, teen); Ruth Linka, associate editor (rapid reads).. Estab. 1984. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals, and mass market paperback originals and reprints. Only publishes Canadian authors. Publishes 30-50 titles/year. 2,500 queries; 1,000 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. 75% from unagented writers. Pays 10% royalty. Publishes book 12-18 months after acceptance. Responds in 1 month to queries; 2 months to proposals and mss. Book catalog for 81⁄2x11 SASE. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include gay, lesbian, marine subjects, multicultural, sports, young adult, picture books. Only publishes Canadian authors. Query with a SASE.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, gay, hi-lo, juvenile, lesbian, literary, multicultural, mystery, picture books, sports, young adult. Picture books: animals, contemporary, history, nature/environment. Middle readers: contemporary, history, fantasy, nature/environment, problem novels, graphic novels. Young adults: adventure, contemporary, hi-lo (Orca Soundings), history, multicultural, nature/environment, problem novels, suspense/mystery, graphic novels. Average word length: picture books—500-1,500; middle readers—20,000-35,000; young adult—25,000-45,000; Orca Soundings—13,000-15,000; Orca Currents—13,000-15,000. No romance, science fiction. Query with SASE. Submit proposal package, outline, clips, 2-5 sample chapters, SASE.
TIPS “Our audience is students in grades K-12. Know our books, and know the market.”
ORCHARD BOOKS (US)557 Broadway, New York NY 10012. Website: www.scholastic.com. Orchard is not accepting unsolicited mss. Publishes 20 titles/year. 10% of books from first-time authors. Most commonly offers an advance against list royalties. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
FICTION Picture books, early readers, and novelty: animal, contemporary, history, humor, multicultural, poetry.
ORCHISES PRESSP.O. Box 320533, Alexandria VA 22320. (703)683-1243. E-mail: lathbury@gmu.edu. Website: mason.gmu.edu/~lathbury. Contact: Roger Lathbury, editor-in-chief. Estab. 1983. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Orchises Press is a general literary publisher specializing in poetry with selected reprints and textbooks. No new fiction or children's books. Publishes 2-3 titles/year. 1% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays 36% of receipts after Orchises has recouped its costs. Publishes book 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to queries. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION No real restrictions on subject matter. Query with SASE. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
POETRY Poetry must have been published in respected literary journals. Orchises Press no longer reads unsolicited mss. Publishes free verse, but has strong formalist preferences. Query and submit 5 sample poems.
121 The Valley Library, Corvallis OR 97331. (541)737-3873. Fax: (541)737-3170. E-mail: mary.braun@oregonstate.edu. Website: osupress.oregonstate.edu. Contact: Mary Elizabeth Braun, acquisitions editor. Estab. 1962. Publishes hardcover, paperback, and e-book originals. Publishes 20-25 titles/year. 40% of books from first-time authors. Publishes book 1 year after acceptance. Responds in 3 months to queries. Book catalog for 6x9 SAE with 2 first-class stamps. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include regional, science. Publishes scholarly books in history, biography, geography, literature, natural resource management, with strong emphasis on Pacific or Northwestern topics and Native American and indigenous studies. Submit outline, sample chapters.
1005 Gravenstein Highway N., Sebastopol CA 95472. (707)827-7000. Fax: (707)829-0104. E-mail: workwithus@oreilly.com. Website: www.oreilly.com. Contact: Acquisitions Editor. “We're always looking for new authors and new book ideas. Our ideal author has real technical competence and a passion for explaining things clearly.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION “At the same time as you might say that our books are written 'by and for smart people,' they also have a down to earth quality. We like straight talk that goes right to the heart of what people need to know.” Submit proposal package, outline, publishing history, bio.
TIPS “It helps if you know that we tend to publish 'high end' books rather than books for dummies, and generally don't want yet another book on a topic that's already well covered.”
200 Noll Plaza, Huntington IN 46750. E-mail: jlindsey@osv.com. Website: www.osv.com. Publishes paperback and hardbound originals. “We are a Catholic publishing company seeking to educate and deepen our readers in their faith. Currently emphasizing devotional, inspirational, Catholic identity, apologetics, and catechetics.” Publishes 40-50 titles/year. Pays authors royalty of 10-12% net. Pays illustrators by the project (range: $25-1,500). Publishes ms 1-2 years after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months. Book catalog for 9×12 envelope and first-class stamps; ms guidelines available online.
Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. is publishing only those children's books that are specifically Catholic. See website for submission guidelines.
NONFICTION Prefers to see well-developed proposals as first submission with annotated outline and definition of intended market; Catholic viewpoints on family, prayer, and devotional books, and Catholic heritage books. Picture books, middle readers, young readers, young adults. Query, submit complete ms, or submit outline/synopsis and 2-3 sample chapters. Reviews artwork/photos.
TIPS “Stay in accordance with our guidelines.”
P.O. Box 585, Katonah NY 10536. (914)232-3903; (800)262-0787. E-mail: richardowen@rcowen.com. Website: www.rcowen.com. Contact: Richard Owen, publisher. Estab. 1982. “We publish child-focused books, with inherent instructional value, about characters and situations with which 5, 6, and 7-year-old children can identify—books that can be read for meaning, entertainment, enjoyment and information. We include multicultural stories that present minorities in a positive and natural way. Our stories show the diversity in America.” Not interested in lesson plans, or books of activities for literature studies or other content areas. Submit complete ms and cover letter. Pays authors royalty of 5% based on net price or outright purchase (range: $25-500). Offers no advances. Pays illustrators by the project (range: $100-2,000) or per photo (range: $50-150). Publishes book 2-3 years after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to mss in 1 year. Book catalog available with SASE. Ms guidelines with SASE or online.
"Due to high volume and long production time, we are currently limiting to nonfiction submissions only.”
NONFICTION Subjects include history, recreation, science, sports, music, diverse culture, nature. “Our books are for kindergarten, first- and second-grade children to read on their own. The stories are very brief—up to 2,000 words—yet well structured and crafted with memorable characters, language, and plots. Picture books, young readers: animals, careers, history, how-to, music/dance, geography, multicultural, nature/environment, science, sports. Multicultural needs include: Good stories respectful of all heritages, races, cultural—African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, European, Middle Eastern.” Wants lively stories. No “encyclopedic" type of information stories. Average word length: under 500 words.
PETER OWEN PUBLISHERS81 Bridge Rd., London N8 9NP, United Kingdom. (44)(208)350-1775. Fax: (44)(208)340-9488. E-mail: info@peterowen.com. Website: www.peterowen.com. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. “We are far more interested in proposals for nonfiction than fiction at the moment. No poetry or short stories.” Publishes 20-30 titles/year. 3,000 queries received/year. 800 mss received/year. 70% from unagented writers. Pays 71⁄2-10% royalty. Pays negotiable advance. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Responds in 2 months to queries; 3 months to proposals and mss. Book catalog for SASE, SAE with IRC or on website.
NONFICTION Subjects include history, literature, memoirs, translation, travel, art, drama, literary, biography. Query with synopsis, sample chapters.
FICTION “No first novels. Authors should be aware that we publish very little new fiction these days.” Query with synopsis, sample chapters.
198 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016. (212)726-6000. E-mail: custserv.us@oup.com. Website: www.oup.com/us. World's largest university press with the widest global audience. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Query with outline, proposal, sample chapters.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS: SOUTHERN AFRICAP.O. Box 12119, NI City Cape Town 7463, South Africa. (27)(21)596-2300. Fax: (27)(21)596-1234. E-mail: oxford.za@oup.com. Website: www.oxford.co.za. Academic publisher known for its educational books for southern African schools. Also publishes general and reference titles. Publishes 150 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Submit cover letter, synopsis, first few chapters, and submission form (available online) via mail.
FICTION Submit cover letter, synopsis.
Cannon Holdings, LLC, P.O. Box 754, Huntsville AR 72740. (479)738-2348. Fax: (479)738-2448. E-mail: brandy@ozarkmt.com. Website: www.ozarkmt.com. Contact: Nancy Vernon, general manager. Estab. 1992. Publishes trade paperback originals. “We publish New Age/metaphysical, spiritual nonfiction books.” Publishes 8-10 titles/year. 50-75 queries; 150-200 mss received/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays 10-15% royalty on retail or wholesale price. Pays $250-500 advance. Publishes ms within 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6 months to queries; 7 months to mss. Book catalog online. Guidelines online. Postcard included for notification of receipt. No phone call please.
NONFICTION Subjects include New Age, philosophy, spirituality, metaphysical. No phone calls please. Query with SASE. Submit TOC and 4-5 sample chapters.
Guidelines online.
TIPS “We envision our audience to be open minded, spiritually expanding. Please do not call to check on submissions. Do not submit electronically. Send hard copy only.”
P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg NJ 08865. Fax: (908)859-2390. E-mail: editorial@prpbooks.com. Website: www.prpbooks.com. Estab. 1930. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 40 titles/year. Up to 300 queries received/year. 100 mss received/year. 5% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays 10-16% royalty on wholesale price. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to proposals. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include history, religion, spirituality, translation. Only accepts electronic submission with completion of online Author Guidelines. Hard copy mss will not be returned.
TIPS “Our audience is evangelical Christians and seekers. All of our publications are consistent with Biblical teaching, as summarized in the Westminster Standards.”
Trade Book Division, 1350 N. Kings Rd., Nampa ID 83687. (208)465-2500. Fax: (208)465-2531. Website: www.pacificpress.com. Estab. 1874. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. “We publish books that fit Seventh-day Adventist beliefs only. All titles are Christian and religious. For guidance, see www.adventist.org/beliefs/index.html. Our books fit into the categories of this retail site: www.adventistbookcenter.com.” Publishes 35 titles/year. 35% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 8-16% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes book 2 years after acceptance. Responds in 3 months to queries. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include child guidance, philosophy, religion, spirituality, family living, Christian lifestyle, Bible study, Christian doctrine, prophecy. Query with SASE or e-mail, or submit 3 sample chapters, cover letter with overview of book. Electronic submissions accepted. Reviews artwork/photos.
FICTION Subjects include religious. “Pacific Press rarely publishes fiction, but we're interested in developing a line of Seventh-day Adventist fiction in the future. Only proposals accepted; no full manuscripts.”
TIPS “Our primary audience is members of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Almost all are written by Seventh-day Adventists. Books that do well for us relate the Biblical message to practical human concerns and focus more on the experiential rather than theoretical aspects of Christianity. We are assigning more titles, using less unsolicited material—although we still publish manuscripts from freelance submissions and proposals.”
P.O. Box 2113, Columbus OH 43221. E-mail: sales@pagespringpublishing.com. E-mail: submissions@pagespringpublishing.com. Website: www.pagespringpublishing.com. Contact: Lucky Marble Books Editor or Cup of Tea Books Editor. Estab. 2012. Publishes trade paperback and electronic originals. “PageSpring Publishing publishes young adult and middle grade titles under the Lucky Marble Books imprint and women's fiction under the Cup of Tea imprint. See PageSpring website for submission details.” Publishes 7-10 titles/year. 75% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 9-12 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. “We endeavor to respond to all queries within six weeks.”. Catalog online. Guidelines online.
IMPRINTS Lucky Marble Books, Cup of Tea Books.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, historical, humor, juvenile, mainstream, mystery, regional, romance, science fiction, young adult. Cup of Tea Books publishes women's fiction. Lucky Marble books specializes in middle grade and young adult fiction. Looking for YA submissions.”Our favorite genres include historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, supernatural fiction, romantic comedy, and humor. Send submissions to submissions@pagespringpublishing.com.”Please send a query, synopsis, and the first 30 pages of your manuscript in the body of the e-mail. No attachments, please. In the subject line, please write Young Adult Submission.”
TIPS “Cup of Tea Books would love to see more cozy mysteries and humor. Lucky Marble Books is looking for humor and engaging contemporary stories for middle grade and young adult readers.”
PageSpring Publishing, P.O. Box 21133, Columbus OH 43221. E-mail: submissions@pagespringpublishing.com. Website: www.pagespringpublishing.com. Estab. 2012. Publishes trade paperback and electronic originals. PageSpring Publishing is a small independent publisher with two imprints: Cup of Tea Books and Lucky Marble Books. Cup of Tea Books publishes women's fiction, with particular emphasis on mystery and humor. Lucky Marble Books publishes young adult and middle grade fiction. Publishes 6-10 titles/year. 75% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays royalty. Publishes ms 12 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months. Guidelines online.
IMPRINTS Cup of Tea Books and Lucky Marble Books.
"We are looking for engaging characters and well-crafted plots that keep our readers turning the page. We accept e-mail queries only; see our website for details.”
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, fantasy, feminist, hi-lo, historical, humor, juvenile, literary, mainstream, multicultural, mystery, regional, romance, science fiction, sports, suspense, young adult. Cup of Tea Books publishes women's fiction. Lucky Marble Books publishes middle grade and young adult novels. No children's picture books. Submit proposal package via e-mail only. Include synopsis and 30 sample pages.
TIPS “Cup of Tea Books is particularly interested in cozy mystery novels. Lucky Marble Books is looking for funny, age-appropriate tales for middle grade and young adult readers.”
PAJAMA PRESS181 Carlaw Ave., Suite 207, Toronto ON M4M 2S1, Canada. E-mail: info@pajamapress.ca. E-mail: annfeatherstone@pajamapress.ca. Website: pajamapress.ca. “We publish picture books—both for the very young and for school-aged readers—as well as novels for middle grade readers and for young adults aged 12+. Our nonfiction titles typically contain a strong narrative element.” Accepts simultaneous submissions.
FICTION Query with an excerpt. Guidelines on site.
5540 Central Ave., Suite 200, Boulder CO 80301. (303)443-7250. Fax: (303)442-8741. E-mail: editorial@paladin-press.com. Website: www.paladin-press.com. Estab. 1970. Publishes hardcover originals and paperback originals and reprints, videos. “Paladin Press publishes the action library of nonfiction in military science, police science, weapons, combat, personal freedom, self-defense, survival.” Publishes 50 titles/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. “We pay royalties in full and on time.” Pays advance. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to proposals. Book catalog available free.
IMPRINTS Sycamore Island Books; Flying Machines Press; Outer Limits Press; Romance Book Classics.
NONFICTION If applicable, send sample photographs and line drawings with complete outline and sample chapters. Paladin Press primarily publishes original manuscripts on military science, weaponry, self-defense, personal privacy, financial freedom, espionage, police science, action careers, guerrilla warfare, and fieldcraft. To submit a book proposal to Paladin Press, send an outline or chapter description along with 1-2 sample chapters (or the entire ms) to the address below. If applicable, samples of illustrations or photographs are also useful. Do not send a computer disk at this point, and be sure keep a copy of everything you send us. We are not accepting mss as electronic submissions at this time. Please allow 2-6 weeks for a reply. If you would like your sample material returned, a SASE with proper postage is required. Editorial Department, Paladin Press Gunbarrel Tech Center, 5540 Central Ave., Boulder, CO 80301, or e-mail us at: editorial@paladin-press.com. Query with SASE. Submitting a proposal for a video project is not much different than a book proposal. See guidelines online and send to: All materials related to video proposals should be addressed directly to: David Dubrow, Video Production Manager.
TIPS “We need lucid, instructive material aimed at our market and accompanied by sharp, relevant illustrations and photos. As we are primarily a publisher of `how-to' books, a manuscript that has step-by-step instructions, written in a clear and concise manner (but not strictly outline form) is desirable. No fiction, first-person accounts, children's, religious, or joke books. We are also interested in serious, professional videos and video ideas (contact Michael Rigg).”
1935 Penfield Rd., Penfield NY 14526. (585)383-0812. E-mail: palettesnquills@gmail.com. Website: www.palettesnquills.com. Contact: Donna M. Marbach, publisher/owner. Estab. 2002. Publishes chapbooks, broadsides, e-newsletter. Palettes & Quills is devoted to the celebration and expansion of the literary and visual arts, offering both commissioned and consulting services. It works to support beginning and emerging writers and artists to expand their knowledge, improve their skills, and connect to other resources in the community. Further, Palettes & Quills seeks to increase the public's awareness and appreciation of these arts through education, advocacy, hands-on program assistance, and functioning as a small literary press. “We publish a chapbook every other year in a contest judged by a well-known poet. We also publish a monthly e-newsletter, and chapbooks/anthologies/ and broadsides on an irregular schedule. Reprints accepted only for our e-newsletter.” Contest winner gets $200 and 50 books. Others are paid copies. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Response time varies. “We try to respond as quick as we can.”. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include art, crafts, creative nonfiction, entertainment, literary criticism, literature, music, photography. Does not want political and religious diatribes. Our preference is for book reviews, how to for literature and the arts, interviews with artists/authors/essay of interest for writing style or art and literature interest. Artwork can be photos, copies of paintings, collages, photos of scuptures, Photos can be on any subject but should be of interest to literary and visual artists. Reviews art work and photos for covers.
FICTION “We prefer short-shorts and stories. We might consider a novella, but we are too small for long epic novels. Encourage short essays, short stories, reviews for our monthy newsletter.”
POETRY Palettes & Quills “is at this point is only considering chapbooks that are poetry, creative nonfiction, or fiction, a poetry press only, and produces only a handful of publications each year, specializing in anthologies, individual chapbooks, and broadsides.” Wants “work that should appeal to a wide audience.” Does not want “poems that are sold blocks of text, long-lined and without stanza breaks. Wildly elaborate free-verse would be difficult and in all likelihood fight with art background, amateurish rhyming poem, overly sentimental poems, poems that use excessive profanity, or which denigrate other people, or political and religious diatribes.” Query first with 3-5 poems and a cover letter with brief bio and publication credits for individual unsolicited chapbooks. May include previously published poems. Chapbook poets would get 20 copies of a run; broadside poets and artists get 5-10 copies and occasionally paid $10 for reproduction rights. Anthology poets get 1 copy of the anthology. All poets and artists get a discount on purchases that include their work.
TIPS “We are very small and the best bet with us with our monthly e-newsletter Pencil Marks.”
St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010. (212)982-3900. Fax: (212)777-6359. E-mail: proposals@palgrave.com. Website: www.palgrave.com. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “Palgrave wishes to expand on our already successful academic, trade, and reference programs so that we will remain at the forefront of publishing in the global information economy of the 21st century. We publish high-quality academic works and a distinguished range of reference titles, and we expect to see many of our works available in electronic form. We do not accept fiction or poetry.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog and ms guidelines online.
Palgrave Macmillan is a cross-market publisher specializing in cutting edge academic and trade nonfiction titles. Our list consists of top authors ranging from academics making original contributions in their disciplines to trade authors, including journalists and experts, writing news-making books for a broad, educated readership.
NONFICTION Subjects include creative nonfiction, education, ethnic, history, multicultural, philosophy, regional, religion, sociology, spirituality, translation, humanities. We are looking for good solid scholarship. Query with proposal package including outline, 3-4 sample chapters, prospectus, cv and SASE. Reviews artwork/photos.
Website: pankhearst.wordpress.com. Estab. 2012. Pankhearst is a collective of independent writers. “We exist to develop and promote new writers, and to learn while doing. We have published 4 spiffing full-length collections of fiction, 2 novels, and more than a dozen Kindle 'singles' to date. We've also published 2 collections of poetry and flash fiction.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
TIPS “Pankhearst welcomes everybody, regardless of age, color, disability, familial or parental status, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and anything else you or we can think of.”
PANTHEON BOOKSPenguin Random House, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019. Website: www.pantheonbooks.com. Estab. 1942. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and trade paperback reprints. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Pantheon Books publishes both Western and non-Western authors of literary fiction and important nonfiction. “We only accept mss submitted by an agent.”
NONFICTION Does not accept unsolicited mss. Agented submissions only.
FICTION Does not accept unsolicited mss. Agented submissions only.
2062 Harbor Cove Way, Winter Garden FL 34787. (863)546-0760. E-mail: submission@pantsonfirepress.com. Website: www.pantsonfirepress.com. Contact: Becca Goldman, senior editor; Emily Gerety, editor. Estab. 2012. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals and reprints, and electronic originals and reprints. Pants On Fire Press is an award-winning book publisher of picture, middle-grade, young adult, and adult books. They are a digital-first book publisher, striving to follow a high degree of excellence while maintaining quality standards. Publishes 10-15 titles/year. Receives 2,500 queries and mss per year. 60% of books from first-time authors. 80% from unagented writers. Pays 10-50% royalties on wholesale price. Publishes ms approximately 7 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months. Catalog online. Guidelines online.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, fantasy, historical, humor, juvenile, romance, science fiction, suspense, young adult. Publishes big story ideas with high concepts, new worlds, and meaty characters for children, teens, and discerning adults. Always on the lookout for action, adventure, animals, comedic, dramatic, dystopian, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, sci-fi, supernatural, and suspense stories. Submit a proposal package including a synopsis, 3 sample chapters, and a query letter via e-mail.
160 Broadway, Suite 700E, New York NY 10038. (646)559-4681. Fax: (212)643-1545. Website: www.papercutz.com. Estab. 2004. Publisher of graphic novels. Publishes 10 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
FICTION Subjects include comic books, fantasy, humor, juvenile, translation, young adult. “Independent publisher of graphic novels based on popular existing properties aimed at the teen and tween market.”
TIPS “Be familiar with our titles—that's the best way to know what we're interested in publishing. If you are somehow attached to a successful tween or teen property and would like to adapt it into a graphic novel, we may be interested.”
P.O. Box 1568, Orleans MA 02653. (508)255-4685. Fax: (508)255-5705. E-mail: phil@paracletepress.com. Website: www.paracletepress.com. Contact: Editorial Review Committee. Estab. 1981. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Publisher of devotionals, new editions of classics, books on prayer, Christian living, spirituality, fiction, compact discs, and videos. Publishes 40 titles/year. 250 mss received/year. Publishes ms up to 2 years after acceptance. Responds in 2 months.
"Does not publish poetry, memoirs, or children's books. “
NONFICTION Subjects include art, religion. Query with SASE. Submit 2-3 sample chapters, TOC, chapter summaries.
P.O. Box 29, Arcata CA 95518-0029. (800)736-4509. Fax: (707)822-9163. E-mail: info@paracay.com. Website: www.paracay.com. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. “Paradise Cay Publications, Inc. is a small independent publisher specializing in nautical books, videos, and art prints. Our primary interest is in manuscripts that deal with the instructional and technical aspects of ocean sailing. We also publish and will consider fiction if it has a strong nautical theme.” Publishes 5 titles/year. 360-480 queries received/year. 240-360 mss received/year. 10% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 10-15% royalty on wholesale price. Makes outright purchase of $1,000-10,000. Does not normally pay advances to first-time or little-known authors. Publishes book 4 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries/proposals; 2 months to mss. Book catalog and ms guidelines free on request or online.
IMPRINTS Pardey Books.
NONFICTION Subjects include recreation, sports, travel. Must have strong nautical theme. Include a cover letter containing a story synopsis and a short bio, including any plans to promote their work. The cover letter should describe the book's subject matter, approach, distinguishing characteristics, intended audience, author's qualifications, and why the author thinks this book is appropriate for Paradise Cay. Call first. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
FICTION Subjects include adventure. All fiction must have a nautical theme. Query with SASE. Submit proposal package, clips, 2-3 sample chapters.
TIPS “Audience is recreational sailors. Call Matt Morehouse (publisher).”
P.O. Box 837, Kihei HI 96753. (808)874-4876. Fax: (808)874-4876. E-mail: dickb@dickb.com. Website: www.dickb.com/index.shtml. Publishes trade paperback originals. Paradise Research Publications wants only books on Alcoholics Anonymous and its spiritual roots. Publishes 3 titles/year. 5 queries received/year. 1 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 10% royalty. Publishes ms 3 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries. Book catalog available online.
NONFICTION Subjects include psychology, religion, spirituality, recovery, alcoholism, addictions, Christian recovery, history of Alcoholics Annonymous. Query with SASE.
3600 Labore Rd., Suite 1, St. Paul MN 55110. (651)644-3087. Fax: (651)644-0997. E-mail: paragon@paragonhouse.com. Website: www.paragonhouse.com. Contact: Gordon Anderson, acquisitions editor. Estab. 1962. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and trade paperback reprints and e-books. “We publish general-interest titles and textbooks that provide the readers greater understanding of society and the world. Currently emphasizing religion, philosophy, economics, and society.” Publishes 5-10 titles/year. 1,500 queries received/year. 150 mss received/year. 7% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Not generally. Royalties paid as-earned. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
IMPRINTS Omega Books.
NONFICTION Subjects include anthropology, economics, government, history, military, New Age, parenting, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion, social sciences, spirituality, world affairs, integral studies. Submit proposal package, outline, 2 sample chapters, market breakdown, SASE.
P.O. Box 7355, Berkeley CA 94707. (510)525-0101, ext. 113. Fax: (510)525-7129. E-mail: rachel.neumann@parallax.org. Website: www.parallax.org. Contact: Rachel Neumann, publisher. Estab. 1985. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “We focus primarily on engaged Buddhism.” Publishes 5-8 titles/year. Responds in 6-8 weeks to queries. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include multicultural, religion, spirituality. Query with SASE. Submit 1 sample chapter, 1-page proposal. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
P.O. Box 580465, Elk Grove CA 95758. (916)917-5376. Fax: (916)427-5765. E-mail: frontdesk@passkeypublications.com. Website: www.passkeypublications.com. Estab. 2007. Publishes trade paperback originals. Publishes 15 titles/year. Receives 375 queries/year; 120 mss/year. 15% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Pay varies on retail price. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month. Catalog and guidelines online.
IMPRINTS Passkey Publications, PassKey EA Review.
NONFICTION Subjects include business, economics, finance, money, real estate, accounting, taxation, study guides for professional examinations. “Books on taxation and accounting are generally updated every year to reflect tax law changes, and the turnaround on a ms must be less than 3 months for accounting and tax subject matter. Books generally remain in publication only 11 months and are generally published every year for updates.” Submit complete ms. Nonfiction mss only. Reviews artwork/photos as part of ms package. Send electronic files on disk, via e-mail, or jump drive.
TIPS “Accepting business, accounting, tax, finance and other related subjects only.”
1700 Sansom St., Suite 700, Philadelphia PA 19103. (215)231-9939. Fax: (215)231-9942. E-mail: editor@pauldrybooks.com. E-mail: pdry@pauldrybooks.com. Website: pauldrybooks.com. Hardcover and trade paperback originals, trade paperback reprints. “We publish fiction, both novels and short stories, and nonfiction, biography, memoirs, history, and essays, covering subjects from Homer to Chekhov, bird watching to jazz music, New York City to shogunate Japan.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog available online. Guidelines available online.
"Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the books we publish. Then if you think your book would be a good fit in our line, we invite you to submit the following: A one- or two-page summary of the work. Be sure to tell us how many pages or words the full book will be; a sample of 20-30 pages; your bio. A brief description of how you think the book (and you, the author) could be marketed.”
NONFICTION Subjects include agriculture, contemporary culture, history, literary criticism, memoirs, multicultural, philosophy, religion, translation, popular mathematics. Submit proposal package.
FICTION Subjects include literary, short story collections, translation, young adult, novels. Submit sample chapters, clips, bio.
TIPS “Our aim is to publish lively books 'to awaken, delight, and educate'—to spark conversation. We publish fiction and nonfiction, and essays covering subjects from Homer to Chekhov, bird watching to jazz music, New York City to shogunate Japan.”
50 St. Paul's Ave., Boston MA 02130. (617)522-8911. Fax: (617)541-9805. E-mail: design@paulinemedia.com; editorial@paulinemedia.com. Website: www.pauline.org. Estab. 1932. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. “Submissions are evaluated on adherence to Gospel values, harmony with the Catholic faith tradition, relevance of topic, and quality of writing.” For board books and picture books, the entire manuscript should be submitted. For easy-to-read, young readers, and middle reader books and teen books, please send a cover letter accompanied by a synopsis and two sample chapters. “Electronic submissions are encouraged. We make every effort to respond to unsolicited submissions within 2 months.” Publishes 40 titles/year. 15- for adult books; about 40% for children's books% of books from first-time authors. 5% from unagented writers. Varies by project, but generally are royalties with advance. Flat fees sometimes considered for smaller works. Publishes a book approximately 11-18 months after acceptance. Responds in 2 months to queries, proposals, & mss. Book catalog available online. Guidelines available online & by e-mail.
NONFICTION Subjects include child guidance, religion, spirituality, young adult. Picture books, young readers, middle readers, teen: religion and fiction. Average word length: picture books—500-1,000; young readers—8,000-10,000; middle readers—15,000-25,000; teen—30,000-50,000. Recently published children's titles: Bible Stores for Little Ones by Genny Monchapm; I Forgive You: Love We Can Hear, Ask For and Give by Nicole Lataif; Shepherds To the Rescue (first place Catholic Book Award Winner) by Maria Grace Dateno; FSP; Jorge from Argentina; Prayers for Young Catholics. Teen Titles: Teens Share the Mission by Teens; Martyred: The Story of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz; Ten Commandmenst for Kissing Gloria Jean by Britt Leigh; A.K.A. Genius (2nd Place Catholic Book Award Winner) by Marilee Haynes; Tackling Tough Topics with Faith and Fiction by Diana Jenkins. No memoir/autobiography, poetry, or strictly nonreligious works currently considered. Submit proposal package, including outline, 1- 2 sample chapters, cover letter, synopsis, intended audience and proposed length.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, juvenile, picture books, religious, romance, spiritual, young adult. Children's and teen fiction only. We are now accepting submissions for easy-to-read and middle reader chapter, and teen well documented historical fiction. We would also consider well-written fantasy, fairy tales, myths, science fiction, mysteries, or romance if approached from a Catholic perspective and consistent with church teaching. Please see our Writer's Guidelines. “Submit proposal package, including synopsis, 2 sample chapters, and cover letter; complete ms.”
TIPS “Manuscripts may or may not be explicitly catechetical, but we seek those that reflect a positive worldview, good moral values, awareness and appreciation of diversity, and respect for all people. All material must be relevant to the lives of readers and must conform to Catholic teaching and practice.”
997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah NJ 07430. (201)825-7300. Fax: (201)825-8345. E-mail: submissions@paulistpress.com. Website: www.paulistpress.com. Contact: Trace Murphy, editorial director. Estab. 1865. Paulist Press publishes ecumenical theology, Roman Catholic studies, and books on scripture, liturgy, spirituality, church history, and philosophy, as well as works on faith and culture. “Our publishing is oriented toward adult-level nonfiction. We do not publish memoirs, poetry, or works of fiction, and we have scaled back on children's books. Offer of a subsidy is no guarantee of acceptance—we are not a vanity press.” Receives 250 submissions/year. 10% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Royalties and advances are negotiable. Pays negotiable advance. Publishes a book 12-18 months after receipt of final, edited ms. Responds in 3 months to queries and proposals; 3-4 months on mss. Book catalog available online. Guidelines available on website and by e-mail.
NONFICTION Subjects include religion. Accepts submissions via e-mail. Hard copy submissions returned only if accompanied by self-addressed envelope with adequate postage.
3819 N. 13th St., Arlington VA 22201. (703)525-9296. E-mail: rchrdpeabody9@gmail.com. Website: www.gargoylemagazine.com. Contact: Richard Peabody. Estab. 1976. “Too academic for the underground, too outlaw for the academic world. We tend to be edgy and look for ultra-literary work.” Publishes paperback originals. Books: POD printing. Average print order: 500. Averages 1 total title/year. Member CLMP. Distributes through Amazon and website. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries in 1 month; mss in 4 months.
FICTION Subjects include experimental, literary, poetry, short story collections. Accepts unsolicited mss. Accepts queries by e-mail. Include brief bio. Send SASE for return of ms or send a disposable ms and SASE for reply only.
POETRY Considers experimental, edgy poetry collections. Accepts unsolicited mss. Accepts queries by e-mail. Include brief bio. Send SASE for return of ms or send a disposable ms and SASE for reply only.
TIPS “Check out our website. Two of our favorite writers are Paul Bowles and Jeanette Winterson.”
PEACE HILL PRESSAffiliate of W.W. Norton, 18021 The Glebe Ln., Charles City VA 23030. (804)829-5043. Fax: (804)829-5704. Website: www.peacehillpress.com. Estab. 2001. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Publishes 4-8 titles/year. Pays 6-10% royalty on retail price. Pays $500-1,000 advance. Publishes a book 18 months after acceptance.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, history. Does not take submissions. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
FICTION Subjects include historical, juvenile, picture books, young adult. Does not take submissions.
Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., 1700 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta GA 30318-2112. (404)876-8761. Fax: (404)875-2578. E-mail: hello@peachtree-online.com. Website: www.peachtree-online.com. Contact: Helen Harriss, submissions editor. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “We publish a broad range of subjects and perspectives, with emphasis on innovative plots and strong writing.” Publishes 30 titles/year. 25% of books from first-time authors. 25% from unagented writers. Pays royalty on retail price. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6 months and mss. Book catalog for 6 first-class stamps. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include animals, child guidance, creative nonfiction, education, ethnic, gardening, history, literary criticism, multicultural, recreation, regional, science, social sciences, sports, travel. No e-mail or fax queries of mss. Submit complete ms with SASE, or summary and 3 sample chapters with SASE.
FICTION Subjects include juvenile, picture books, young adult. Looking for very well-written middle grade and young adult novels. No adult fiction. No collections of poetry or short stories; no romance or science fiction. Submit complete ms with SASE.
1700 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta GA 30318. (404)876-8761. Fax: (404)875-2578. E-mail: hello@peachtree-online.com. Website: www.peachtree-online.com. Estab. 1977. Publishes 30-35 titles/year. Publishes book 1-2 years after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6-7 months.
NONFICTION Picture books: animal, history, nature/environment. Young readers, middle readers, young adults: animal, biography, nature/environment. Does not want to see religion. Submit complete ms or 3 sample chapters by postal mail only.
FICTION Picture books, young readers: adventure, animal, concept, history, nature/environment. Middle readers: adventure, animal, history, nature/environment, sports. Young adults: fiction, mystery, adventure. Does not want to see science fiction, romance. Submit complete ms or 3 sample chapters by postal mail only.
PEDLAR PRESS113 Bond St., St. John's NL A16 1T6, Canada. (709)738-6702. E-mail: feralgrl@interlog.com. Website: www.pedlarpress.com. Contact: Beth Follett, owner/editor. Publishes 7 titles/year. Pays 10% royalty on retail price. Average advance: $200-400. Publishes ms 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
NONFICTION Subjects include creative nonfiction, gay, literary criticism, literature.
FICTION Subjects include experimental, feminist, gay, lesbian, literary, poetry, short story collections. Experimental, feminist, gay/lesbian, literary, short story collections. Canadian writers only. Query with SASE, sample chapter(s), synopsis.
TIPS “I select manuscripts according to my taste, which fluctuates. Be familiar with some if not most of Pedlar's recent titles.”
1000 Burmaster St., Gretna LA 70053. (504)368-1175. Fax: (504)368-1195. E-mail: editorial@pelicanpub.com. Website: www.pelicanpub.com. Estab. 1926. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints. “We believe ideas have consequences. One of the consequences is that they lead to a best-selling book. We publish books to improve and uplift the reader. Currently emphasizing business and history titles.” Publishes 20 young readers/year; 1 middle reader/year. “Our children's books (illustrated and otherwise) include history, biography, holiday, and regional. Pelican's mission is to publish books of quality and permanence that enrich the lives of those who read them.” Pays authors in royalties; buys ms outright “rarely.” Illustrators paid by “various arrangements.” Advance considered. Publishes a book 9-18 months after acceptance. Responds in 1 month to queries; 3 months to mss. Requires exclusive submission. Book catalog and ms guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include Americana, ethnic, history, multicultural, regional, religion, sports, motivational (with business slant). “We look for authors who can promote successfully. We require that a query be made first. This greatly expedites the review process and can save the writer additional postage expenses.” Young readers: biography, history, holiday, multicultural. Middle readers: Louisiana history, holiday, regional. No multiple queries or submissions. Reviews artwork/photos.
FICTION Subjects include historical, juvenile. We publish no adult fiction. Young readers: history, holiday, science, multicultural and regional. Middle readers: Louisiana History. Multicultural needs include stories about African-Americans, Irish-Americans, Jews, Asian-Americans, and Hispanics. Does not want animal stories, general Christmas stories, “day at school" or “accept yourself" stories. Maximum word length: young readers—1,100; middle readers—40,000. No young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, gothic, mystery, erotica, confession, horror, sex, or violence. Also no psychological novels. Submit outline, clips, 2 sample chapters, SASE. Full guidelines on website.
POETRY Considers poetry for “hardcover children's books only (1,100 words maximum), preferably with a regional focus. However, our needs for this are very limited; we publish 20 juvenile titles per year, and most of these are prose, not poetry.” Books are 32 pages, magazine-sized, include illustrations.
TIPS “We do extremely well with cookbooks, popular histories, and business. We will continue to build in these areas. The writer must have a clear sense of the market and knowledge of the competition. A query letter should describe the project briefly, give the author's writing and professional credentials, and promotional ideas.”
PENGUIN CANADA, LTD.The Penguin Group, 320 Front St. W., Suite 1400, Toronto ON M5V 3B6, Canada. (416)364-4449. Fax: (416)598-7764. Website: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca. Estab. 1974. Pays advance.
NONFICTION Canadian subject by any Canadian authors. Agented submissions only.
PENGUIN GROUP USA375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Website: www.penguin.com. General interest publisher of both fiction and nonfiction. No unsolicited mss. Submit work through a literary agent. DAW Books is the lone exception. Guidelines online.
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, LLCDivision of Bertelsmann Book Group, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019. (212)782-9000. Website: www.penguinrandomhouse.com. Estab. 1925. Penguin Random House LLC is the world's largest English-language general trade book publisher. Agented submissions only. No unsolicited mss. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
IMPRINTS Crown Publishing Group; Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group; Random House Publishing Group; Random House Children's Books; RH Digital Publishing Group; RH International.
Attn: Judith Shepard, 4170 Noyac Rd., Sag Harbor NY 11963. (631)725-1101. Fax: (631)725-8215. E-mail: judith@thepermanentpress.com; shepard@thepermanentpress.com. Website: www.thepermanentpress.com. Contact: Judith and Martin Shepard, acquisitions/co-publishers. Estab. 1978. Publishes hardcover originals. Mid-size, independent publisher of literary fiction. “We keep titles in print and are active in selling subsidiary rights.” Average print order: 1,000-2,500. Averages 16 total titles. Accepts unsolicited mss. Pays 10-15% royalty on wholesale price. Offers $1,000 advance. Will not accept simultaneous submissions. Pays 10-15% royalty on wholesale price. Offers $1,000 advance. Publishes ms within 18 months after acceptance. Responds in weeks or months.
FICTION Promotes titles through reviews. Literary, mainstream/contemporary, mystery. Especially looking for high-line literary fiction, “artful, original and arresting.” Accepts any fiction category as long as it is a “well-written, original full-length novel.”
TIPS “We are looking for good books—be they 10th novels or first ones, it makes little difference. The fiction is more important than the track record. Send us the first 25 pages; it's impossible to judge something that begins on page 302. Also, no outlines—let the writing present itself.”
277 Broadway, Suite 708, New York NY 10007. (212)260-9256. Fax: (212)267-3165. E-mail: info@perseabooks.com. Website: www.perseabooks.com. Estab. 1975. The aim of Persea is to publish works that endure by meeting high standards of literary merit and relevance. “We have often taken on important books other publishers have overlooked, or have made significant discoveries and rediscoveries, whether of a single work or writer's entire oeuvre. Our books cover a wide range of themes, styles, and genres. We have published poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, biography, titles of Jewish and Middle Eastern interest, women's studies, American Indian folklore, and revived classics, as well as a notable selection of works in translation.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 8 weeks to proposals; 10 weeks to mss. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include contemporary culture, literary criticism, literature, memoirs, translation, travel, young adult.
FICTION Subjects include contemporary, literary, short story collections, translation, young adult. Queries should include a cover letter, author background and publication history, a detailed synopsis of the proposed work, and a sample chapter. Please indicate if the work is simultaneously submitted.
POETRY “We have a longstanding commitment to publishing extraordinary contemporary poetry and maintain an active poetry program. At this time, due to our commitment to the poets we already publish, we are limited in our ability to add new collections.” Send an e-mail to poetry@perseabooks.com describing current project and publication history, attaching a pdf or Word document with up to 12 sample pages of poetry. “If the timing is right and we are interested in seeing more work, we will contact you.”
PERUGIA PRESSP.O. Box 60364, Florence MA 01062. Website: www.perugiapress.com. Contact: Susan Kan, director. Estab. 1997. The best new women poets, for 20 years. “Contact us through our website.” Accepts simultaneous submissions.
202 Mamaroneck Ave., 4th Floor, White Plains NY 10601. Website: www.peterpauper.com. Estab. 1928. Publishes hardcover originals. “PPP publishes small and medium format, illustrated gift books for occasions and in celebration of specific relationships such as mom, sister, friend, teacher, grandmother, granddaughter. PPP has expanded into the following areas: books for teens and tweens, activity books for children, organizers, books on popular topics of nonfiction for adults and licensed books by best-selling authors.” Publishes 40-50 titles/year. 100 queries received/year. 150 mss received/year. 5% from unagented writers. Makes outright purchase only. Pays advance. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Responds in 2 months to queries.
NONFICTION “We do not publish fiction or poetry. We publish brief, original quotes, aphorisms, and wise sayings. Please do not send us other people's quotes.” Submit cover letter and hard copy ms.
TIPS “Our readers are primarily female, age 10 and over, who are likely to buy a 'gift' book or gift book set in a stationery, gift, book, or boutique store or national book chain. Writers should become familiar with our previously published work. We publish only small- and medium-format, illustrated, hardcover gift books and sets of between 1,000-4,000 words. We have much less interest in work aimed at men.”
115 W. Century Rd., Paramus NJ 07652. E-mail: support@petersons.com. Website: www.petersons.com. Estab. 1966. Publishes trade and reference books. Peterson's publishes guides to graduate and professional programs, colleges and universities, financial aid, distance learning, private schools, summer programs, international study, executive education, job hunting and career opportunities, educational and career test prep, as well as online products and services offering educational and career guidance and information for adult learners and workplace solutions for education professionals. Pays royalty. Pays advance. Book catalog available free.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, careers. Looks for appropriateness of contents to our markets, author's credentials, and writing style suitable for audience.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 989 Market St., San Francisco CA 94103. Website: www.wiley.com. Pfeiffer is an imprint of Wiley. Publishes 250 titles/year. Pays variable royalties. Pays occasional advance. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2-3 months to queries. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, psychology, religion. See proposal guidelines online.
2621 Dryden Rd., Dayton OH 45439. (800)543-4383. Website: www.pflaum.com. “Pflaum Publishing Group, a division of Peter Li, Inc., serves the specialized market of religious education, primarily Roman Catholic. We provide high quality, theologically sound, practical, and affordable resources that assist religious educators of and ministers to children from preschool through senior high school.” Publishes 20 titles/year. Payment by outright purchase. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog and ms guidelines free.
NONFICTION Query with SASE.
65 Bleecker St., 8th Floor, New York NY 10012. (212)652-5400. Fax: (212)652-5410. E-mail: submissions@phaidon.com. Website: www.phaidon.com. Estab. 1923. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Phaidon Press is the world's leading publisher of books on the visual arts, with offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Milan, New York and Tokyo. Their books are recognized worldwide for the highest quality of content, design, and production. They cover everything from art, architecture, photography, design, performing arts, decorative arts, contemporary culture, fashion, film, travel, cookery and children's books. Publishes 100 titles/year. 500 mss received/year. 40% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Pays royalty on wholesale price, if appropriate. Offers advance, if appropriate. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to proposals. Book catalog available free. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include photography, design. Submit proposal package and outline, or submit complete ms. Submissions by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
TIPS “Please do not contact us to obtain an update on the status of your submission until we have had your submission for at least three months, as we will not provide updates before this period of time has elapsed. Phaidon does not assume any responsibility for any unsolicited submissions, or any materials included with a submission.”
PHILOMEL BOOKSImprint of Penguin Group (USA), Inc., 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)414-3610. Website: www.penguin.com. Contact: Michael Green, president/publisher. Estab. 1980. Publishes hardcover originals. “We look for beautifully written, engaging manuscripts for children and young adults.” Publishes 8-10 titles/year. 5% of books from first-time authors. 20% from unagented writers. Pays authors in royalties. Average advance payment “varies.” Illustrators paid by advance and in royalties. Pays negotiable advance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
NONFICTION Picture books. Agented submissions only.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, ethnic, fantasy, historical, juvenile, literary, picture books, regional, short story collections, translation, western, young adult. No unsolicited mss.
P.O. Box 7147, Charlottesville VA 22906-7147. (434)220-3300. Fax: (434)220-3301. E-mail: leaman@pdcnet.org. Website: www.pdcnet.org. Contact: Dr. George Leaman, director. Estab. 1966. The Philosophy Documentation Center specializes in the publication of reference materials, scholarly journals, book series, and conference proceedings. It has a unique commitment to support teaching, research, and professional activities in philosophy and related fields. Publishes 10 titles/year. 20 queries; 4-6 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. Pays 2-10% royalty. Pays advance (special cases only). Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Responds in 1 week to queries.
NONFICTION Subjects include philosophy, software. “We want to increase the range of philosophical titles that are available online, and we support online publication of philosophical work in multiple languages.” Query with SASE. Submit outline.
P.O. Box 85, Del Mar CA 92014. (619)884-1401. Fax: (858)755-1104. E-mail: pianopress@pianopress.com. Website: www.pianopress.com. Contact: Elizabeth C. Axford, editor. Estab. 1984. “We publish music-related books, either fiction or nonfiction, music-related coloring books, songbooks, sheet music, CDs, and music-related poetry.” Pays authors, illustrators, and photographers royalties based on the retail price. Publishes book 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Electronic queries ONLY may be sent to: pianopress@pianopress.com. Please include a brief bio and/or web link(s) with your inquiry. Please DO NOT send MP3s, manuscript .docs, or picture .jpgs unless requested to do so by the acquisitions editor. Responds if interested. Book catalog available online.
NONFICTION Subjects include music. Picture books, young readers, middle readers, young adults: multicultural, music/dance. Average word length: picture books—1,500-2,000.
FICTION Subjects include multicultural, multimedia, picture books. Picture books, young readers, middle readers, young adults: folktales, multicultural, poetry, music. Average word length: picture books—1,500-2,000.
TIPS “We are looking for music-related material only for the juvenile market. Please do not send non-music-related materials. Query by e-mail first before submitting anything.”
Imprint of Arte Publico Press, University of Houston, 4902 Gulf Fwy., Bldg. 19, Room 100, Houston TX 77204-2004. (713)743-2845. Fax: (713)743-3080. E-mail: submapp@uh.edu. Website: www.artepublicopress.com. Estab. 1994. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “Piñata Books is dedicated to the publication of children's and young adult literature focusing on U.S. Hispanic culture by U.S. Hispanic authors. Arte Publico's mission is the publication, promotion and dissemination of Latino literature for a variety of national and regional audiences, from early childhood to adult, through the complete gamut of delivery systems, including personal performance as well as print and electronic media.” Publishes 10-15 titles/year. 80% of books from first-time authors. Pays 10% royalty on wholesale price. Pays $1,000-3,000 advance. Publishes book 2 years after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2-3 months to queries; 4-6 months to mss. Book catalog and guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include ethnic. Piñata Books specializes in publication of children's and young adult literature that authentically portrays themes, characters and customs unique to U.S. Hispanic culture. Submissions made through online submission form.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, juvenile, picture books, young adult. Submissions made through online submission form.
POETRY Appropriate to Hispanic theme. Submissions made through online submission form.
TIPS “Include cover letter with submission explaining why your manuscript is unique and important, why we should publish it, who will buy it, etc.”
PIATKUS BOOKSLittle, Brown Book Group, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ, United Kingdom. (020)3122-7000. Fax: (020)3122-7000. E-mail: info@littlebrown.co.uk. Website: piatkus.co.uk. Estab. 1979. Publishes hardcover originals, paperback originals, and paperback reprints. 10% from unagented writers. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Agented submissions only.
FICTION Romance fiction, women's fiction, bookclub fiction. Agented submissions only.
PICADOR USAMacMillan, 175 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010. (212)674-5151. Website: us.macmillan.com/picador. Estab. 1994. Picador publishes high-quality literary fiction and nonfiction. “We are open to a broad range of subjects, well written by authoritative authors.” Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Does not accept unsolicited mss. Agented submissions only. Publishes 70-80 titles/year. Pays 7-15% on royalty. Advance varies. Publishes ms 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
P.O. Box 25203, Colorado Springs CO 80936. (719)550-9887. Fax: (719)550-8810. E-mail: info@piccadillybooks.com. Website: www.piccadillybooks.com. Estab. 1985. Publishes hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. “Picadilly publishes nonfiction, diet, nutrition, and health-related books with a focus on alternative and natural medicine.” Publishes 5-8 titles/year. 70% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays 6-10% royalty on retail price. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds only if interested, unless accompanied by a SASE to queries. Responds to all e-mail queries.
NONFICTION Subjects include health, medicine, nutrition, Health, nutrition, diet, and physical fitness. “Do your research. Let us know why there is a need for your book, how it differs from other books on the market, and how you will promote the book. No phone calls. We prefer to see the entire ms, but will accept a minimum of 3 sample chapters on your first inquiry. A cover letter is also required; please provide a brief overview of the book, information about similar books already in print and explain why yours is different or better. Tell us the prime market for your book and what you can do to help market it. Also, provide us with background information on yourself and explain what qualifies you to write this book.”
TIPS “We publish nonfiction, general interest, self-help books currently emphasizing alternative health.”
THE PILGRIM PRESS700 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland OH 44115-1100. (216)736-3755. Fax: (216)736-2207. Website: www.thepilgrimpress.com. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. No longer accepting unsolicited ms proposals. Publishes 25 titles/year. 60% of books from first-time authors. 80% from unagented writers. Pays standard royalties. Pays advance. Publishes ms an average of 18 months after acceptance. Responds in 3 months to queries. Book catalog and ms guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include religion, ethics, social issues with a strong commitment to justice—addressing such topics as public policy, sexuality and gender, human rights and minority liberation—primarily in a Christian context, but not exclusively.
P.O. Box 3889, Sarasota FL 34230. (941)706-2507. Fax: (800)746-3275. E-mail: info@pineapplepress.com. Website: www.pineapplepress.com. Contact: June Cussen, executive editor. Estab. 1982. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. “We are seeking quality nonfiction on diverse topics for the library and book trade markets. Our mission is to publish good books about Florida.” Publishes 21 titles/year. 1,000 queries; 500 mss received/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays authors royalty of 10-15%. Publishes a book 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months. Book catalog for 9×12 SAE with $1.32 postage. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include regional, Florida. Picture books: animal, history, nature/environmental, science. Young readers, middle readers, young adults: animal, biography, geography, history, nature/environment, science. Query or submit outline/synopsis and intro and 3 sample chapters. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
FICTION Subjects include regional. Picture books, young readers, middle readers, young adults: animal, folktales, history, nature/environment. Query or submit outline/synopsis and 3 sample chapters.
TIPS “Quality first novels will be published, though we usually only do one or two novels per year and they must be set in Florida. We regard the author/editor relationship as a trusting relationship with communication open both ways. Learn all you can about the publishing process and about how to promote your book once it is published. A query on a novel without a brief sample seems useless.”
PLAN B PRESS2714 Jefferson Dr., Alexandria VA 22303. (215)732-2663. E-mail: planbpress@gmail.com. Website: www.planbpress.com. Contact: Steven Allen May, president. Estab. 1999. Plan B Press is a “small publishing company with an international feel. Our intention is to have Plan B Press be part of the conversation about the direction and depth of literary movements and genres. Plan B Press's new direction is to seek out authors rarely-to-never published, sharing new voices that might not otherwise be heard. Plan B Press is determined to merge text with image, writing with art.” Publishes poetry and short fiction. Wants “experimental poetry, concrete/visual work.” Pays author's copies. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries in 1 month; mss in 3 months.
NONFICTION Subjects include literature.
POETRY Wants to see: experimental, concrete, visual poetry. Does not want “sonnets, political or religious poems, work in the style of Ogden Nash.”
Imprint of the American Planning Association, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago IL 60601. (312)431-9100. Fax: (312)786-6700. E-mail: plannerspress@planning.org. Website: www.planning.org/plannerspress. Contact: Camille Fink (planning practice, urban issues, land use, transportation). Estab. 1970. Publishes hardcover, electronic, and trade paperback originals; and trade paperback and electronic reprints. “We publish titles of interest to planning practitioners, researchers, and the general public, with the aim of stimulating readers, creating an engaged citizenry, and influencing policy development—all by telling the many stories of planning. Our books often have a narrow audience of city planners and frequently focus on the tools of city planning.” Publishes 10 titles/year. 50 queries; 35 mss received/year. 25% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 10-15% royalty on net receipts. Pays advance against royalties. Publishes ms 15 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries; 2 months to proposals and mss. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include agriculture, architecture, community, contemporary culture, economics, environment, finance, government, history, horticulture, law, politics, real estate, science, transportation, world affairs. Submit proposal package, including: outline, 1 sample chapter and CV. Submit completed ms. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
TIPS “Our audience is professional planners but also anyone interested in community development, urban affairs, sustainability, and related fields.”
PLAYLAB PRESSP.O. Box 3701, South Brisbane BC 4101, Australia. E-mail: info@playlab.org.au. Website: www.playlab.org.au. Estab. 1978. Publishes 1 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to mss. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include literary criticism.
FICTION Subjects include plays. Submit 2 copies of ms, cover letter.
TIPS “Playlab Press is committed to the publication of quality writing for and about theatre and performance, which is of significance to Australia's cultural life. It values socially just and diverse publication outcomes and aims to promote these outcomes in local, national, and international contexts.”
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford NJ 08055. (609)654-6500. Fax: (609)654-4309. E-mail: rcolding@plexuspublishing.com. Website: www.plexuspublishing.com. Contact: Rob Colding, Book Marketing Manager. Estab. 1977. Publishes hardcover and paperback originals. Plexus publishes regional-interest (southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area) fiction and nonfiction including mysteries, field guides, nature, travel and history. Pays $500-1,000 advance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to proposals. Book catalog and book proposal guidelines for 10x13 SASE.
NONFICTION Query with SASE.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, mystery. Mysteries and literary novels with a strong regional (southern New Jersey) angle. Query with SASE.
POCKET BOOKSSimon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. (212)698-7000. Website: www.simonandschuster.com. Estab. 1939. Publishes paperback originals and reprints, mass market and trade paperbacks. Pocket Books publishes commercial fiction and genre fiction (WWE, Downtown Press, Star Trek). Book catalog available free. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Agented submissions only.
FICTION Subjects include mystery, romance, suspense, western. Agented submissions only.
Box 411, Clifton VA 20124. (703)830-5862. Website: www.pocolpress.com. Contact: J. Thomas Hetrick, editor. Estab. 1999. Publishes trade paperback originals. “Pocol Press is dedicated to producing high-quality print books and e-books from first-time, non-agented authors. However, all submissions are welcome. We're dedicated to good storytellers and to the written word, specializing in short fiction and baseball. Several of our books have been used as literary texts at universities and in book group discussions around the nation. Pocol Press does not publish children's books, romance novels, or graphic novels. Our authors are comprised of veteran writers and emerging talents.” Publishes 6 titles/year. 90 queries received/year. 20 mss received/year. 90% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 10-12% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes book less than 1 year after acceptance. Responds in 1 month to queries; 2 months to mss. Book catalog and guidelines online.
FICTION Subjects include historical, horror, literary, mystery, short story collections, spiritual, sports, western, baseball fiction. “We specialize in thematic short fiction collections by a single author, westerns, war stories, and baseball fiction. Expert storytellers welcome.” Does not accept or return unsolicited mss. Query with SASE or submit 1 sample chapter.
TIPS “Our audience is aged 18 and over. Pocol Press is unique; we publish good writing and great storytelling. Write the best stories you can. Read them to you friends/peers. Note their reaction. Publishes some of the finest fiction by a small press.”
Poisoned Pen Press, 6962 E. 1st Ave., Suite 103, Scottsdale AZ 85251. (480)945-3375. Fax: (480)949-1707. E-mail: info@thepoisonedpencil.com. E-mail: ellen@thepoisonedpencil.com. Website: www.thepoisonedpencil.com. Contact: Ellen Larson, editor. Robert Rosenwald, publisher Estab. 2012. Publishes trade paperback and electronic originals. Publishes 4-6 titles/year. 150 submissions received/year. Pays 9-15% for trade paperback; 25-35% for e-books. Pays advance of $1,000. Publishes ms 15 months after acceptance. Responds in 6 weeks to mss. Guidelines online.
Accepts young adult mysteries only.
FICTION Subjects include mystery, young adult. “We publish only young adult mystery novels, 45,000 to 90,000 words in length. For our purposes, a young adult book is a book with a protagonist between the ages of 13 and 18. We are looking for both traditional and cross-genre young adult mysteries. We encourage off-beat approaches and narrative choices that reflect the complexity and ambiguity of today's world. Submissions from teens are very welcome. Avoid serial killers, excessive gore, and vampires (and other heavy supernatural themes). We only consider authors who live in the US or Canada, due to practicalities of marketing promotion. Avoid coincidence in plotting. Avoid having your sleuth leap to conclusions rather than discover and deduce. Pay attention to the resonance between character and plot; between plot and theme; between theme and character. We are looking for clean style, fluid storytelling, and solid structure. Unrealistic dialogue is a real turn-off.” Submit proposal package including synopsis, complete ms, and cover letter.
TIPS “Our audience is made up of young adults and adults who love YA mysteries.”
6962 E. 1st Ave., Suite 103, Scottsdale AZ 85251. (480)945-3375. Fax: (480)949-1707. E-mail: submissions@poisonedpenpress.com. Website: www.poisonedpenpress.com. Contact: Robert Rosenwald, publisher; Barbara Peters, editor-in-chief. Estab. 1996. Publishes hardcover originals, and hardcover and trade paperback reprints. “Our publishing goal is to offer well-written mystery novels of crime and/or detection where the puzzle and its resolution are the main forces that move the story forward.” Publishes 36 titles/year. 1,000 queries received/year. 300 mss received/year. 35% of books from first-time authors. 65% from unagented writers. Pays 9-15% royalty on retail price. Publishes book 10-12 months after acceptance. Responds in 2-3 months to queries and proposals; 6 months to mss. Book catalog and guidelines online.
IMPRINTS The Poisoned Pencil (Young adult titles. Contact: Ellen Larson).
Not currently accepting submissions. Check website.
FICTION Subjects include mystery. Mss should generally be longer than 65,000 words and shorter than 100,000 words. Member Publishers Marketing Associations, Arizona Book Publishers Associations, Publishers Association of West. Distributes through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart. Does not want novels centered on serial killers, spousal or child abuse, drugs, or extremist groups, although we do not entirely rule such works out. Accepts unsolicited mss. Electronic queries only. “Query with SASE. Submit clips, first 3 pages. We must receive both the synopsis and ms pages electronically as separate attachments to an e-mail message or as a disk or CD which we will not return.”
TIPS “Audience is adult readers of mystery fiction and young adult readers.”
E-mail: info@polisbooks.com. E-mail: submissions@polisbooks.com. Website: www.polisbooks.com. Estab. 2013. “Polis Books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. We are actively acquiring titles in mystery, thriller, suspense, procedural, traditional crime, science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural, urban fantasy, romance, erotica, commercial women's fiction, commercial literary fiction, young adult and middle grade books.” Publishes 40 titles/year. 500+ 33% of books from first-time authors. 10% from unagented writers. Offers advance against royalties. For e-book originals, ms published 6-9 months after acceptance. For front list print titles, 9-15 months. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Only responds to submissions if interested. Guidelines online.
FICTION Query with 3 sample chapters and bio via e-mail.
Imprint of F+W Media, Inc., 10151 Carver Rd., Suite 200, Blue Ash OH 45242. (513)531-2690. Website: www.popularwoodworking.com. Contact: Scott Francis, content editor. Publishes trade paperback and hardcover originals and reprints. “Popular Woodworking Books is one of the largest publishers of woodworking books in the world. From perfecting a furniture design to putting on the final coat of finish, our books provide step-by-step instructions and trusted advice from the pros that make them valuable tools for both beginning and advanced woodworkers. Currently emphasizing woodworking jigs and fixtures, woodworking techniques, furniture and cabinet projects, smaller finely crafted boxes, all styles of furniture.” Publishes 8-10 titles/year. 20 queries; 10 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries.
NONFICTION “We publish heavily illustrated how-to woodworking books that show, rather than tell, our readers how to accomplish their woodworking goals.” Query with SASE, or electronic query. Proposal package should include an outline and digital photos.
TIPS “Our books are for beginning to advanced woodworking enthusiasts.”
1250 Fifth Ave., Belmont CA 94002. (650)593-9119. Fax: (650)592-4519. E-mail: info@ppi2pass.com. E-mail: acquisitions@ppi2pass.com. Website: www.ppi2pass.com. Estab. 1975. Publishes hardcover, paperback, and electronic products, CD-ROMs and DVDs. “PPI publishes professional, reference, and licensing preparation materials. PPI wants submissions from both professionals practicing in the field and from experienced instructors. Currently emphasizing engineering, interior design, architecture, landscape architecture and LEED exam review.” Publishes 10 titles/year. 5% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Publishes ms 4-18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries. Book catalog and ms guidelines free.
NONFICTION Subjects include architecture, science, landscape architecture, engineering mathematics, engineering, surveying, interior design, greenbuilding, sustainable development, and other professional licensure subjects.. Especially needs review and reference books for all professional licensing examinations. Please submit ms and proposal outlining market potential, etc. Proposal template available upon request. Reviews artwork/photos.
TIPS “We specialize in books for those people who want to become licensed and/or accredited professionals: engineers, architects, surveyors, interior designers, LEED APs, etc. Demonstrating your understanding of the market, competition, appropriate delivery methods, and marketing ideas will help sell us on your proposal.”
P.O. Box 8623, Ann Arbor MI 48107. (734)975-2800. Fax: (734)975-2787. E-mail: pam@eddigest.com. E-mail: susanne@eddigest.com. Contact: Susanne Peckham, book editor; Sharon K. Miller, art/design/production manager. Estab. 1934. Publishes educational hardcover and paperback originals, as well as educational magazines. “We publish books for educators in career/vocational and technology education, as well as books for the machine trades and machinists' education. Currently emphasizing machine trades.” Publishes 3 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to queries. Book catalog for #10 SASE.
NONFICTION Subjects include education. “We are currently interested in manuscripts with broad appeal in any of the specific subject areas of machine trades, technology education, career-technical education, and reference for the general education field.” Submit outline, sample chapters.
TIPS “We have a continuing interest in magazine and book manuscripts which reflect emerging issues and trends in education, especially career-technical, industrial, and technology education.”
P.O. Box 792, 8590 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford MI 49341. E-mail: presapress@aol.com. Website: www.presapress.com. Contact: Roseanne Ritzema, editor. Estab. 2003. Presa Press publishes perfect-bound paperbacks of poetry. Wants “imagistic poetry where form is an extension of content, surreal, experimental, and personal poetry.” Does not want “overtly political or didactic material.” Pays 10-25 author/quotes copies. Time between acceptance and publication is 8-12 weeks. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries in 2-4 weeks; to mss in 8-12 weeks.
POETRY Acquires first North American serial rights and the right to reprint in anthologies. Rights include e-book publishing rights. Rights revert to poets upon publication. Accepts postal submissions only. Cover letter is preferred. Reads submissions year round. Poems are circulated to an editorial board. Send materials for review consideration to Roseanne Ritzema. Query first, with a few sample poems and a cover letter with brief bio and publication credits. Book/chapbook mss may include previously published poems.
560 N. Trade St., Suite 103, Winston-Salem NC 27101. (336)770-5353. E-mail: kevin@press53.com. Website: www.press53.com. Contact: Kevin Morgan Watson, publisher.. Estab. 2005. Poetry and short fiction collections only. “Press 53 was founded in October 2005 and quickly began earning a reputation as a quality publishing house of short fiction and poetry collections.” Publishes 14-15 titles/year. Finds mss through contest and referrals. 60% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Catalog online. Guidelines online.
FICTION Subjects include literary, short story collections. “We publish roughly 4-6 short fiction collections each year by writers who are active and earning recognition through publication and awards, plus the winner of our Press 53 Award for Short Fiction.” Collections should be between 100 and 250 pages (give or take) with 70% or more of those stories previously published. Does not want novels. Finds mss through contest and referrals.
POETRY “We love working with poets who have been widely published and are active in the poetry community. We publish roughly 6-8 full-length poetry collections of around 70 pages or more each year, plus the winner of our Press 53 Award for Poetry.” Prefers that at least 30-40% of the poems in the collection be previously published. Experimental. Overtly political or religious. Finds mss through contest and referrals.
TIPS “We are looking for writers who are actively involved in the writing community, writers who are submitting their work to journals, magazines and contests, and who are getting published, building readership, and earning a reputation for their work.”
PRESSES DE L'UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTREALC.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville, Montreal QC H3C 3J7, Canada. (514)343-6933. Fax: (514)343-2232. E-mail: sb@editionspum.ca. Website: www.pum.umontreal.ca. Contact: Sylvie Brousseau, rights and sales. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Publishes 40 titles/year. Publishes ms 6 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month. Book catalog and ms guidelines free.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, translation. Submit outline, 2 sample chapters.
22230 NE 28th Place, Sammamish WA 98074-6408. Website: www.gracecuts.com/press-here. Estab. 1989. Press Here publishes award-winning books of haiku, tanka, and related poetry by the leading poets of these genres, as well as essays, criticism, and interviews about these genres. “We publish work only by those poets who are already frequently published in the leading haiku and tanka journals.” Publishes 1-2 poetry books/year, plus occasional books of essays or interviews. Mss are selected through open submission. Pays a negotiated percentage of author's copies (out of a press run of 200-1,000). Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries in up to 1 month; to mss in up to 2 months. Catalog available for #10 SASE.
Press Here publications have won the 1st-place Merit Book Award and other awards from the Haiku Society of America.
POETRY Does not want any poetry other than haiku, tanka, and related genres. Has published poetry by Lee Gurga, paul m., Paul O. Williams, Adele Kenny, Pat Shelley, Cor van den Heuvel, and William J. Higginson. Query first, with a few sample poems and a cover letter with brief bio and publication credits. Book mss may include previously published poems ("previous publication strongly preferred"). “All proposals must be by well-established haiku or tanka poets, and must be for haiku or tanka poetry, or criticism/discussion of these genres. If the editor does not already know your work well from leading haiku and tanka publications, then he is not likely to be interested in your manuscript.”
P.O. Box 658, Clayton DE 19938. E-mail: info@prestwickhouse.com. Website: www.prestwickhouse.com. Estab. 1980. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
NONFICTION Submit proposal package, outline, resume, 1 sample chapter, TOC.
TIPS “We market our books primarily for middle and high school English teachers. Submissions should address a direct need of grades 7-12 language arts teachers. Current and former English teachers are encouraged to submit materials developed and used by them successfully in the classroom.”
PRICE STERN SLOAN, INC.Penguin Group, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Website: www.penguin.com. Contact: Francesco Sedita, president/publisher. Estab. 1963. “Price Stern Sloan publishes quirky mass market novelty series for childrens as well as licensed movie tie-in books.” Price Stern Sloan only responds to submissions it's interested in publishing. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog online.
FICTION Publishes picture books and novelty/board books. Agented submissions only.
TIPS “Price Stern Sloan publishes unique, fun titles.”
37 E. 7th St., New York NY 10003. (212)995-9620. Fax: (212)995-9454. E-mail: submissions@papress.com. Website: www.papress.com. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Publishes 50 titles/year. 300 queries; 150 mss received/year. 65% of books from first-time authors. 95% from unagented writers. Pays royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Submit proposal package, outline, 1 sample chapter, TOC, sample of art, and survey of competitive titles. Reviews artwork/photos. Do not send originals.
TIPS “Princeton Architecture Press publishes fine books on architecture, design, photography, landscape, and visual culture. Our books are acclaimed for their strong and unique editorial vision, unrivaled design sensibility, and high production values at affordable prices.”
614 Route 130, Hightstown NJ 08520. (609)426-0602. Fax: (609)426-1344. E-mail: pbc@dancehorizons.com. Website: www.dancehorizons.com. Contact: Charles Woodford, president. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 5-6 titles/year. 50 queries received/year. 100 mss received/year. 80% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays negotiable royalty on net receipts. Publishes ms 9-12 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 week. Book catalog and guidelines online.
IMPRINTS Dance Horizons, Elysian Editions.
NONFICTION “We publish all sorts of dance-related books including those on fitness and health.” Does not accept memoir. Submit proposal package, outline, 3 sample chapters. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
41 William St., Princeton NJ 08540. (609)258-4900. Fax: (609)258-6305. Website: press.princeton.edu. “The Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation embraces a wide geographic and temporal range, from Scandinavia to Latin America to the subcontinent of India, from the Tang Dynasty to Europe of the modern day. It especially emphasizes poets who are established in their native lands and who are being introduced to an English-speaking audience. Manuscripts are judged with several criteria in mind: the ability of the translation to stand on its own as poetry in English; fidelity to the tone and spirit of the original, rather than literal accuracy; and the importance of the translated poet to the literature of his or her time and country.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3-4 months. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Query with SASE.
POETRY Submit hard copy of proposal with sample poems or full ms. Cover letter is required. Reads submissions year round. Mss will not be returned. Comments on finalists only.
301 Brush Creek Rd., Warrendale PA 15086. (412)741-6860. Fax: (412)741-2311. E-mail: sshea@printing.org. Website: www.printing.org. Contact: Sam Shea, manager. Estab. 1921. Publishes trade paperback originals and reference texts. “Printing Industries of America, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.” Printing Industries of America's mission is to serve the graphic communications community as the major resource for technical information and services through research and education. Publishes 8-10 titles/year. 20 mss; 30 queries received/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 15% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries.
NONFICTION Subjects include business, communications, economics, education, printing and graphic arts reference, technical, textbook. Currently emphasizing technical textbooks as well as career guides for graphic communications and turnkey training curricula. Query with SASE, or submit outline, sample chapters, and SASE. Reviews artwork. Send photocopies.
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst NY 14228-2119. (800)421-0351. Fax: (716)564-2711. E-mail: editorial@prometheusbooks.com. Website: www.prometheusbooks.com. Contact: Steven L. Mitchell, editor-in-chief. Estab. 1969. Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. “Prometheus Books is a leading independent publisher in philosophy, social science, popular science, and critical thinking. We publish authoritative and thoughtful books by distinguished authors in many categories. Currently emphasizing popular science, health, psychology, social science, current events, business and economics, atheism and critiques of religion.” Publishes 90-100 titles/year. 30% of books from first-time authors. 40% from unagented writers. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to queries; 3 months to proposals; 4 months to mss. Book catalog and guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, history, New Age, philosophy, psychology, religion, contemporary issues. Ask for a catalog, go to the library or our website, look at our books and others like them to get an idea of what our focus is. Submit proposal package including outline, synopsis, potential market, tentative ms length, résumé, and a well-developed query letter with SASE, two or three of author's best chapters. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
TIPS “Audience is highly literate with multiple degrees; an audience that is intellectually mature and knows what it wants. They are aware, and we try to provide them with new information on topics of interest to them in mainstream and related areas.”
P.O. Box 8813, Waco TX 76714. (800)988-2208. Fax: (800)240-0333. E-mail: info@prufrock.com. Website: www.prufrock.com. Contact: Joel McIntosh, publisher and marketing director. “Prufrock Press offers award-winning products focused on gifted education, gifted children, advanced learning, and special needs learners, including trade nonfiction (not narrative nonfiction, however) for adults and children/teens. For more than 20 years, Prufrock has supported gifted children and their education and development. The company publishes more than 300 products that enhance the lives of gifted children and the teachers and parents who support them.” Accepts simultaneous submissions, but must be notified about it. 50 queries; 40 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Publishes ms 1-2 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog available. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include education. “We are always looking for truly original, creative materials for teachers.” Query with SASE. Submit outline, 1-3 sample chapters.
FICTION Prufrock Press “offers award-winning products focused on gifted education, gifted children, advanced learning, and special needs learners. For more than 20 years, Prufrock has supported gifted children and their education and development. The company publishes more than 300 products that enhance the lives of gifted children and the teachers and parents who support them.” No picture books. “Prufrock Press does not consider unsolicited manuscripts.”
PUFFIN BOOKSImprint of Penguin Group (USA), Inc., 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Website: www.penguin.com. Contact: Eileen Bishop Kreit, publisher. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. “Puffin Books publishes high-end trade paperbacks and paperback reprints for preschool children, beginning and middle readers, and young adults.” Publishes 175-200 titles/year. Publishes book 1 year after acceptance.
NONFICTION Subjects include education, history, womens issues, womens studies. “Women in history books interest us.” No unsolicited mss. Agented submissions only.
FICTION Subjects include fantasy, picture books, science fiction, young adult, middle grade, easy-to-read grades 1-3, graphic novels, classics. No unsolicited mss. Agented submissions only.
TIPS “Our audience ranges from little children 'first books' to young adult (ages 14-16). An original idea has the best luck.”
504 West State St., West Lafayette IN 47907-2058. (765)494-2038. E-mail: pupress@purdue.edu. Website: www.thepress.purdue.edu. Contact: Rebecca Corbin, administrative assistant. Estab. 1960. Purdue University Press is administratively a unit of Purdue University Libraries and its Director reports to the Dean of Libraries. There are 3 full-time staff and 2 part-time staff, as well as student assistants. Dedicated to the dissemination of scholarly and professional information, the Press provides quality resources in several key subject areas including business, technology, health, veterinary sciences, and other selected disciplines in the humanities and sciences. As well as publishing 30 books a year, and 5 subscription-based journals, the Press is committed to broadening access to scholarly information using digital technology. As part of this initiative, the Press distributes a number of Open Access electronic-only journals. An editorial board of 9 Purdue faculty members is responsible for the imprint of the Press and meets twice a semester to consider mss and proposals, and guide the editorial program. A management advisory board advises the Director on strategy, and meets twice a year. Purdue University Press is a member of the Association of American University Presses.
345 Hudson St., 14th Floor, New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Website: http://www.penguin.com. Contact: Dave Kopka, Art Assistant. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS HARDCOVERImprint of Penguin Group (USA), Inc., 375 Hudson, New York NY 10014. (212)366-2000. Fax: (212)366-2664. Website: www.penguin.com. Contact: Christine Ball, vice president/deputy publisher; Mark Tavani, vice president/executive editor. Publishes hardcover originals. Pays variable royalties on retail price. Pays varies advance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Request book catalog through mail order department.
NONFICTION Subjects include animals, child guidance, contemporary culture, religion, science, sports, travel, celebrity-related topics. Agented submissions only. No unsolicited mss.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, literary, suspense, women's. Agented submissions only.
Pearson Education, 800 E. 96th St., Indianapolis IN 46240. (317)581-3500. E-mail: greg.wiegand@pearson.com. Website: www.quepublishing.com. Contact: Greg Wiegand, associate publisher. Estab. 1981. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 100 titles/year. 80% from unagented writers. Pays variable royalty on wholesale price or makes work-for-hire arrangements. Pays varying advance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog and guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include technology, certification. Submit proposal package, resume, TOC, writing sample, competing titles.
2006 S. Mary St., Fresno CA 93721. (559)233-6633. E-mail: kent@lindenpub.com. Website: www.quilldriverbooks.com. Contact: Kent Sorsky. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Quill Driver Books publishes a mix of nonfiction titles, with an emphasis on how-to books. “Our books, we hope, make a worthwhile contribution to the human community, and we have a little fun along the way.” Publishes 10-12 titles/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. 75% from unagented writers. Pays 4-10% royalty on retail price. Pays $500-5,000 advance. Publishes ms 12 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries and proposals; 3 months to mss. Book catalog and ms guidelines for #10 SASE.
NONFICTION Subjects include regional, writing, aging. Query with SASE. Submit proposal package. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
QUITE SPECIFIC MEDIA GROUP, LTD.7373 Pyramid Place, Hollywood CA 90046. (323-646-9934. E-mail: info@quitespecificmedia.com. Website: www.quitespecificmedia.com. Estab. 1967. Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. “Quite Specific Media Group is an umbrella company of 5 imprints specializing in costume and fashion, theater and design.” Publishes 12 titles/year. 75 queries received/year. 30 mss received/year. 75% of books from first-time authors. 85% from unagented writers. Pays royalty on wholesale price. Pays varies advance. Publishes ms 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries. Book catalog online.
NONFICTION Subjects include fashion, history, literary criticism, translation. Query by e-mail please. Reviews artwork/photos.
P.O. Box 312, Annandale NJ 08801. E-mail: raggedskyanthology@gmail.com. Website: www.raggedsky.com. Contact: Ellen Foos, publisher; Vasiliki Katsarou, managing editor; Arlene Weiner, editor. Produces poetry anthologies and single-author poetry collections along with occasional inspired prose. Ragged Sky is a small, highly selective cooperative press. “We work with our authors closely.” Individual poetry collections currently by invitation only. Learn more online. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019. (212)782-9000. Website: www.randomhouse.com. Estab. 1925. “Producing books for preschool children through young adult readers, in all formats from board to activity books to picture books and novels, Random House Children's Books brings together world-famous franchise characters, multimillion-copy series and top-flight, award-winning authors, and illustrators.” Submit mss through a literary agent. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
IMPRINTS Kids@Random; Golden Books; Princeton Review; Sylvan Learning.
FICTION “Random House publishes a select list of first chapter books and novels, with an emphasis on fantasy and historical fiction.” Chapter books, middle-grade readers, young adult. Does not accept unsolicited mss.
TIPS “We look for original, unique stories. Do something that hasn't been done before.”
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S PUBLISHERS UK20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd., London SW1V 2SA, United Kingdom. Website: www.randomhousechildrens.co.uk. Only interested in agented material. Publishes 250 titles/year. Pays authors royalty. Offers advances. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
IMPRINTS Bantam, Doubleday, Corgi, Johnathan Cape, Hutchinson, Bodley Head, Red Fox, Tamarind Books.
FICTION Picture books: adventure, animal, anthology, contemporary, fantasy, folktales, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, poetry, suspense/mystery. Young readers: adventure, animal, anthology, contemporary, fantasy, folktales, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, poetry, sports, suspense/mystery. Middle readers: adventure, animal, anthology, contemporary, fantasy, folktales, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, problem novels, romance, sports, suspense/mystery. Young adults: adventure, contemporary, fantasy, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, problem novels, romance, science fiction, suspense/mystery. Average word length: picture books—800; young readers—1,500-6,000; middle readers—10,000-15,000; young adults—20,000-45,000.
TIPS “Although Random House is a big publisher, each imprint only publishes a small number of books each year. Our lists for the next few years are already full. Any book we take on from a previously unpublished author has to be truly exceptional. Manuscripts should be sent to us via literary agents.”
RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUPDivision of Random House, Inc., 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019. (212)782-9000. Website: www.penguinrandomhouse.com. Estab. 1925. Publishes hardcover and paperback trade books. Random House is the world's largest English-language general trade book publisher. It includes an array of prestigious imprints that publish some of the foremost writers of our time. Publishes 120 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
IMPRINTS Ballantine Books; Bantam; Delacorte; Dell; Del Rey; Modern Library; One World; Presidio Press; Random House Trade Group; Random House Trade Paperbacks; Spectra; Spiegel & Grau; Triumph Books; Villard.
NONFICTION Agented submissions only.
FICTION Agented submissions only.
Penguin Young Readers Group, 345 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. (212)414-3720. E-mail: jharriton@penguinrandomhouse.com; bschrank@penguinrandomhouse.com. Website: www.razorbillbooks.com. Contact: Jessica Almon, senior editor; Elizabeth Tingue, editor; Casey McIntyre, associate publisher; Deborah Kaplan, vice president and executive art director, Marissa Grossman; assistant editor, Tiffany Liao; associate editor. Estab. 2003. “This division of Penguin Young Readers is looking for the best and the most original of commercial contemporary fiction titles for middle grade and YA readers. A select quantity of nonfiction titles will also be considered.” Publishes 30 titles/year. Offers advance against royalties. Publishes book 1-2 after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1-3 months.
NONFICTION Middle readers and young adults/teens: concept. Submit cover letter with up to 30 sample pages.
FICTION Middle Readers: adventure, contemporary, graphic novels, fantasy, humor, problem novels. Young adults/teens: adventure, contemporary, fantasy, graphic novels, humor, multicultural, suspense, paranormal, science fiction, dystopian, literary, romance. Average word length: middle readers—40,000; young adult—60,000. Submit cover letter with up to 30 sample pages.
TIPS “New writers will have the best chance of acceptance and publication with original, contemporary material that boasts a distinctive voice and well-articulated world. Check out website to get a better idea of what we're looking for.”
REBELIGHT PUBLISHING, INC.23-845 Dakota St., Suite 314, Winnipeg Manitoba R2M 5M3, Canada. E-mail: submit@rebelight.com. Website: www.rebelight.com. Contact: Editor. Estab. 2014. Publishes paperback and electronic originals. Rebelight Publishing is interested in “crack the spine, blow your mind" manuscripts for middle grade, young adult and new adult novels. Only considers submissions from Canadian writers. Publishes 6-10 titles/year. Receive about 500 submissions/year. 25-50% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 12-22% royalties on retail price. Does not offer an advance. Publishes ms 12-18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3 months to queries and mss. Submissions accepted via e-mail only. Catalog online or PDF available via e-mail request. Guidelines online.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, fantasy, historical, horror, humor, juvenile, mainstream, multicultural, mystery, romance, science fiction, sports, suspense, young adult. All genres are considered, provided they are for a middle grade, young adult, or new adult audience. “Become familiar with our books. Study our website. Stick within the guidelines. Our tag line is 'crack the spine, blow your mind'—we are looking for well-written, powerful, fresh, fast-paced fiction. Keep us turning the pages. Give us something we just have to spread the word about.” Submit proposal package, including a synopsis and 3 sample chapters. Read guidelines carefully.
TIPS “Review your manuscript for passive voice prior to submitting! (And that means get rid of it.)"
RED DEER PRESS195 Allstate Pkwy., Markham ON L3R 4TB, Canada. (905)477-9700. Fax: (905)477-9179. E-mail: rdp@reddeerpress.com. Website: www.reddeerpress.com. Contact: Richard Dionne, publisher. Estab. 1975. Red Deer Press publishes upscale children’s picture books, including illustrated children’s Aboriginal titles, contemporary juvenile and young-adult fiction, adult fiction and nonfiction. “We produce creative and contemporary books by enlisting a balance of established and emerging authors and illustrators guided by a production team of expert editors, designers and production personnel. We enlist publishing talent from across Canada, publish to the national and international markets, and continually strive to creatively promote and market our books.” Pays 8-10% royalty. Publishes ms 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds to queries in 6 months. Book catalog for 9 x 12 SASE.
Red Deer Press is an award-winning publisher of children's and young adult literary titles.
NONFICTION Submit query with outline and sample chapter.
FICTION Publishes young adult, adult science fiction, fantasy, and paperback originals “focusing on books by, about, or of interest to Canadians.” Books: offset paper; offset printing; hardcover/perfect-bound. Average print order: 5,000. First novel print order: 2,500. Distributes titles in Canada and the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Young adult (juvenile and early reader), contemporary. No romance or horror. Accepts unsolicited mss. Query with SASE. No submissions on disk.
TIPS “We're very interested in young adult and children's fiction from Canadian writers with a proven track record (either published books or widely published in established magazines or journals) and for manuscripts with regional themes and/or a distinctive voice. We publish Canadian authors exclusively.”
P.O. Box 40820, Pasadena CA 91114. (626)356-4760. Fax: (626)356-9974. Website: www.redhen.org. Contact: Mark E. Cull, publisher/executive director. Managing Editor: Kate Gale. Estab. 1993. Publishes trade paperback originals. “At this time, the best opportunity to be published by Red Hen is by entering one of our contests. Please find more information in our award submission guidelines.” Publishes 22 titles/year. 2,000 queries; 500 mss received/year. 10% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1-2 months. Book catalog available free. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include ethnic, memoirs, political/social interest. Query with synopsis and either 20-30 sample pages or complete ms using online submission manager.
FICTION Subjects include ethnic, experimental, feminist, historical, literary, poetry, poetry in translation, short story collections. Query with synopsis and either 20-30 sample pages or complete ms using online submission manager.
POETRY Submit to Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award.
TIPS “Audience reads poetry, literary fiction, intelligent nonfiction. If you have an agent, we may be too small since we don't pay advances. Write well. Send queries first. Be willing to help promote your own book.”
10 Yorkton Ct., St. Paul MN 55117. (800)423-8309. E-mail: info@redleafpress.org. E-mail: acquisitions@redleafpress.org. Website: www.redleafpress.org. Contact: David Heath, director. Redleaf Lane publishes engaging, high-quality picture books for children. “Our books are unique because they take place in group-care settings and reflect developmentally appropriate practices and research-based standards.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Guidelines online.
RED MOON PRESSP.O. Box 2461, Winchester VA 22604. (540)722-2156. E-mail: jim.kacian@redmoonpress.com. Website: www.redmoonpress.com. Contact: Jim Kacian, editor/publisher. Estab. 1993. English-language haiku, contemporary haiku in other languages in English translation, haiku anthologies, books of haiku theory and criticism, books on related genres (tanka, haibun, haiga, renga, renku, etc.). Red Moon Press “is the largest and most prestigious publisher of English-language haiku and related work in the world.” Publishes 8-10 volumes/year, usually 2-3 anthologies, 4-5 individual collections of English-language haiku, and 1-3 books of essays, translations, or criticism of haiku. Under other imprints, the press also publishes chapbooks of various sizes and formats. Publishes 8-10 titles/year. 100+ 75% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Every book is a separate consideration. Publishes ms 1 month after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Catalog online. Guidelines available.
NONFICTION Subjects include alternative lifestyles, art, contemporary culture, education, environment, ethnic, history, hobbies, humanities, language, literary criticism, literature, memoirs, multicultural, music, nature, New Age, philosophy, photography, pop culture, psychology, recreation, spirituality, translation, travel.
POETRY Query first with book concept (not just “I've written a few haiku . .”); if interested we'll ask for samples. “Each contract separately negotiated.”
205 W. 57th St., Suite 8B, New York NY 10024. Fax: (212)362-6216. Website: www.redrockpress.com. Contact: Ilene Barth. Estab. 1998. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Publishes 6-8 titles/year. Pays royalty on wholesale price. The amount of the advance offered depends on the project. Responds in 3-4 months to queries.
NONFICTION Subjects include creative nonfiction. All of our books are pegged to gift-giving holidays.
P.O. Box 4844, Seminole FL 33775. (727)391-3847. E-mail: submissions@eredsage.com. Website: www.eredsage.com. Estab. 1995. Publishes books of romance fiction, written for the adventurous woman. Publishes 4 titles/year. 50% of books from first-time authors. Pays advance. Guidelines online.
FICTION Read guidelines.
RED TUQUE BOOKS, INC.477 Martin St., Unit #6, Penticton BC V2A 5L2, Canada. (778)476-5750. Fax: (778)476-5651. E-mail: dave@redtuquebooks.ca. Website: www.redtuquebooks.ca. Contact: David Korinetz, executive editor. Publishes Canadian authors only, other than in the Annual Canadian Tales Anthology, which will accept stories written about Canada or Canadians by non-Canadians. Publication in the anthology is only through submissions to the Canadian Tales writing contest. See website for details. Pays 5-7% royalties on net sales. Pays $250 advance. Publishes ms 1-2 years after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3-6 weeks.
FICTION Subjects include short story collections. Submit a query letter, 1-page synopsis, and first 5 pages only. Include total word count. Accepts ms only by mail. SASE or e-mail address for reply.
TIPS “Well-plotted, character-driven stories, preferably with happy endings, will have the best chance of being accepted. Keep in mind that authors who like to begin sentences with 'and, or, and but' are less likely to be considered. Don't send anything gruesome or overly explicit; tell us a good story, but think PG.”
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport MA 01950. 978-465-0504. Fax: 978-465-0504. E-mail: submissions@rwwbooks.com; info@rwwbooks.com;. Website: www.redwheelweiser.com. Contact: Pat Bryce, acquisitions editor; Jim Warner, creative director. Estab. 1956. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 60-75 titles/year. 2,000 queries received/year; 2,000 mss received/year. 20% of books from first-time authors. 50% from unagented writers. Pays royalty. Publishes ms 1 year after accceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 3-6 months. Book catalog available free. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include New Age, spirituality, parenting. Query with SASE. Submit proposal package, outline, 2 sample chapters, TOC. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
P.O. Box 1992, Bandon OR 97411. (541)347-9882. Fax: (541)347-9883. E-mail: cleone@rdrpublishers.com; bob@rdrpublishers.com. Website: www.rdrpublishers.com. Contact: Cleone L. Reed. Estab. 1991. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and e-books. Publishes 5-10 titles/year. 75% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Pays 12-17% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 5 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month. Catalog and guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include alternative lifestyles, business, career guidance, child guidance, communications, community, contemporary culture, counseling, education, entertainment, environment, ethnic, gay, health, history, humanities, language, lesbian, literature, memoirs, military, money, multicultural, nature, New Age, nutrition, parenting, philosophy, psychology, social sciences, sociology, spirituality, travel, true crime, womens issues, womens studies, world affairs. “We want titles that have a large audience with at least 10-year sales potential, and author's workshop, speaking and seminar participation. We like titles that are part of author's career.” Submit proposal package with outline. Reviews artwork.
TIPS “We publish books to make this a better world. Nonfiction only.”
1945 Golden Way, Mountain View CA 94040. (650)861-3170. Fax: (650)861-3171. E-mail: info@rspfunding.com. Website: www.rspfunding.com. Estab. 1977. Publishes hardcover originals. “Reference Service Press focuses on the development and publication of financial aid resources in any format (print, electronic, e-book, etc.). We are interested in financial aid publications aimed at specific groups (e.g., minorities, women, veterans, the disabled, undergraduates majoring in specific subject areas, specific types of financial aid, etc.).” Publishes 10-20 titles/year. 100% from unagented writers. Pays 10% royalty. Pays advance. Publishes book 6 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to queries. Book catalog for #10 SASE.
NONFICTION Subjects include agriculture, education, ethnic, history, religion, science, sociology, disabled. Submit outline, sample chapters.
TIPS “Our audience consists of librarians, counselors, researchers, students, re-entry women, scholars, and other fundseekers.”
REVELLDivision of Baker Publishing Group, 6030 E. Fulton Rd., Ada MI 49301. (616)676-9185. Fax: (616)676-9573. Website: www.bakerbooks.com. Estab. 1870. Publishes hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback originals. “Revell publishes to the heart (rather than to the head). For 125 years, Revell has been publishing evangelical books for the personal enrichment and spiritual growth of general Christian readers.” Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog and ms guidelines online.
No longer accepts unsolicited mss.
NONFICTION Subjects include child guidance, religion, Christian living, marriage.
FICTION Subjects include historical, religious, suspense, contemporary.
RING OF FIRE PUBLISHING LLC6523 California Ave. SW #409, Seattle WA 98136. E-mail: contact@ringoffirebooks.com. Website: www.ringoffirebooks.com. Estab. 2011. Publishes trade paperback and electronic originals. “We are currently closed to submissions.” Check website for updates. Publishes 6-12 titles/year. 75% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays royalties. Publishes ms 6 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Book catalog and ms guidelines online.
FICTION Subjects include adventure, contemporary, experimental, fantasy, gothic, horror, juvenile, literary, mainstream, mystery, occult, romance, science fiction, short story collections, suspense, western, young adult.
Imprint of Treasure Chest Books, P.O. Box 5250, Tucson AZ 85703. Fax: (520)624-5888. E-mail: info@rionuevo.com. Website: www.rionuevo.com. Estab. 1975. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Publishes 12-20 titles/year. 30 queries received/year. 10 mss received/year. 30% of books from first-time authors. 100% from unagented writers. Pays $1,000-4,000 advance. Publishes book 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6 months. Book catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION Subjects include animals, gardening, history, regional, religion, spirituality, travel. “We cover the Southwest but prefer titles that are not too narrow in their focus. We want our books to be of broad enough interest that people from other places will also want to read them.” Query with SASE or via e-mail. Submit proposal package, outline, 2 sample chapters. Reviews artwork/photos. Send photocopies.
TIPS “We have a general audience of intelligent people interested in the Southwest-nature, history, culture. Many of our books are sold in gift shops throughout the region. Look at our books and website for inspiration and to see what we do.”
P.O. Box 86740, Portland OR 97286. E-mail: submit@ripplegrovepress.com. Website: www.ripplegrovepress.com. Estab. 2013. Publishes hardcover originals. “We started Ripple Grove Press because we have a passion for well-written and beautifully illustrated children's picture books. Each story selected has been read dozens of times, then slept on, then walked away from, then talked about again and again. If the story has the same intrigue and the same interest that it had when we first read it, we move forward.” Publishes 3-6 titles/year. Authors receive between 10-12% royalty on net receipts. Average length of time between acceptance of a book-length ms and publication is 12-18 months. Accepts simultaneous submissions. “Given the volume of submissions we receive we are no longer able to individually respond to each. Please allow 5 months for us to review your submission. If we are interested in your story, you can expect to hear from us within that time. If you do not hear from us after that time, we are not interested in publishing your story. It’s not you, it’s us! We receive thousands of submissions and only publish a few books each year. Don’t give up!". Catalog online. Guidelines online.
NONFICTION We do review artwork. Writers should send photo copies or links to their website and online portfolio.
FICTION Subjects include contemporary, humor, juvenile, literary, mainstream, multicultural, picture books. We are looking for something unique, that hasn’t been done before; an interesting story that captures a moment with a timeless feel. We are looking for picture driven stories for children ages 2-6. Please do not send early readers, middle grade, or YA mss. No religious or holiday themed stories. Please do not submit your story with page breaks or illustration notes. Do not submit a story with doodles or personal photographs. Do not send your “idea” for a story, send your story in manuscript form. Submit completed mss. Accepts submissions by mail and e-mail. Please submit a cover letter including a summary of your story, the age range of the story, a brief biography of yourself, and contact information.
TIPS “Please read children’s picture books. We create books that children and adults want to read over and over again. Our books showcase art as well as stories and tie them together to create a unique and creative product.”
1719 Mulberry St., Montgomery AL 36106. E-mail: fnorris@rivercitypublishing.com. Website: www.rivercitypublishing.com. Contact: Fran Norris, editor. Estab. 1989. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Midsize independent publisher. River City publishes literary fiction, regional, short story collections. No poetry, memoir, or children's books. We also consider narrative histories, sociological accounts, and travel; however, only biographies and memoirs from noted persons will be considered. Publishes 6 titles/year. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds within 9 months.
NONFICTION “We do not publish self-help, how-to, business, medicine, religion, education, or psychology.” Accepts unsolicited submissions and submissions from unagented authors, as well as those from established and agented writers. Submit 5 consecutive sample chapters or entire ms for review. “Please include a short biography that highlights any previous writing and publishing experience, sales opportunities the author could provide, ideas for marketing the book, and why you think the work would be appropriate for River City.” Send appropriate-sized SASE or IRC, “otherwise, the material will be recycled.” Also accepts queries by e-mail.
FICTION Subjects include literary, regional, short story collections. No poetry, memoir, or children's books. Send appropriate-sized SASE or IRC, “otherwise, the material will be recycled.” Also accepts queries by e-mail. “Please include your electronic query letter as inline text and not an as attachment; we do not open unsolicited attachments of any kind.” No multiple submissions. Rarely comments on rejected mss.
TIPS “Only send your best work after you have received outside opinions. From approximately 1,000 submissions each year, we publish no more than 8 books and few of those come from unsolicited material. Competition is fierce, so follow the guidelines exactly. First-time novelists are also encouraged to send work.”
RIVERHEAD BOOKSPenguin Putnam, 375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014. Website: www.penguin.com. Contact: Rebecca Saletan, vice president/editorial director. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
FICTION Subjects include contemporary, literary, mainstream. Submit through agent only. No unsolicited mss.
ROARING BROOK PRESSMacmillan Children's Publishing Group, 175 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10010. (646)307-5151. Website: us.macmillan.com. Estab. 2000. Roaring Brook Press is an imprint of MacMillan, a group of companies that includes Henry Holt and Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Roaring Brook is not accepting unsolicited mss. Pays authors royalty based on retail price. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
NONFICTION Picture books, young readers, middle readers, young adults: adventure, animal, contemporary, fantasy, history, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, poetry, religion, science fiction, sports, suspense/mystery. Not accepting unsolicited mss or queries.
FICTION Picture books, young readers, middle readers, young adults: adventure, animal, contemporary, fantasy, history, humor, multicultural, nature/environment, poetry, religion, science fiction, sports, suspense/mystery. Not accepting unsolicited mss or queries.
TIPS “You should find a reputable agent and have him/her submit your work.”