13 transport publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in December 2025
Congratulations on writing your book! No matter if you’ve written a book on railroads, aviation, maritime or automobiles, these publishers are currently accepting nonfiction manuscripts in December 2025 without a literary agent. I’ve done my best to weed out any vanity presses or publishers without any novels published from the past year.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your book is in top shape before you send it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback with a quick turnaround time.
Amberley Publishing
Amberley is a UK based publisher focusing on transport, military, local and general history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of history and sport.
Word count: Not stated.
Douglas & McIntyre
Douglas & McIntyre is an independent trade publisher in Canada, with bestselling books that have won both national and international awards. They publish predominately Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, including cookbooks, biography, memoir, art, architecture, photography, environmental issues, gardening, history, humor, literary criticism, maritime, medical, military, nature, social issues, politics and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Entrepreneur Press
Entrepreneur Press is part of the Entrepreneur Media family and publishes books written by entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of entrepreneurship and small business.
Word count: Not stated.
Golden West Books
Golden West Books was founded in 1960 and specializes in railroad-focused subject matter.
Genre: Nonfiction related to railroads.
Word count: Not stated.
Harbour Publishing
Harbour Publishing publishes books on topics concerning the Pacific Northwest of Canada.
Genre: Children’s books, young adult, middle grade, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. For nonfiction, they consider cookbooks, food & drink, aviation, art, photography, architecture, memoir, biography, history, geology, literary criticism, maritime, politics, social issues ad the great outdoors.
Word count: Not stated.
Icon Books
Icon Books is an independent publisher specializing in intelligent, quality nonfiction for a general audience.
Genre: Adult nonfiction, including history, biography, memoir, politics, current affairs, business, economics, military history, true crime, popular science, philosophy, psychology, self help, family health, lifestyle, travel, nature, environment, sport, religion and transport.
Word count: Not stated.
McFarland
McFarland is an independent publisher of academic and nonfiction books, especially known for topics of popular appeal.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of popular culture, sports, military history, literature, history, body/mind, transportation, games and hobbies.
Word count: Not stated.
Motorbooks
Motorbooks publishes books on transportation.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of transportation.
Word count: Not stated.
Octane Press
Octane Press publishes illustrated and narrative books that cater to niche audiences.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction that cover niche topics, especially motorsports, vehicles, bicycles and independent artisans.
Word count: Not stated.
Osprey Publishing
Osprey Publishing is part of Bloomsbury Publishing. They have been providing books for military and aviation enthusiasts since 1968
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of military and aviation history.
Word count: Not stated.
Pen and Sword
Pen and Sword publishes nonfiction from authors of all walks of life.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of military history, ancient history, transport, family history, world history and women of history.
Word count: Not stated.
The History Press
The History Press is an independent nonfiction publisher based in Gloucestershire in the UK. Their values are quality, honesty, inclusive and socially conscious.
Genre: Historical or general nonfiction, such as memoir, entertainment, travel, true crime and many more.
Word count: Not stated.
The University of Alabama Press
The University of Alabama Press was founded in 1945 and publishes work that advances the learning and dissemination of scholarship.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of archaeology, public administration, literature and history. This includes natural, agriculture, medicine, military, maritime, Southern, and scientific history.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.