16 Alberta publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in June 2025
Now that you’ve written your novel, it’s time to pitch it to a local Alberta publisher! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent and I’ve done my best to weed out vanity publishers and those with less than savoury business practices. I update this list at the start of every month so be sure to check back if you don’t find a publisher that suits your needs or have a look at my other publishers lists where you can search via genre or Canada-wide.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel 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.
Bayeux Arts
Bayeux Arts entered the publishing world in 1994. They are committed to producing books of beauty that build bridges across cultures.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade and young adult fiction. For adult fiction, they accept literary, upmarket, western and mystery. For nonfiction, they accept biography, history, art, architecture, theatre, social science, nature, environment, inspirational, health and management.
Word count: Not stated.Folklore Publishing
Folklore Publishing is a Canadian press whose mission is to publish accessible books about Canadian history.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on Canadian history.
Word count: Not stated.Freehand Books
Freehand Books publishes innovative works by Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.University of Alberta Press
University of Alberta Press publishes literary works by Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
Genre: Poetry, creative and trade nonfiction, and short fiction.
Word count: Not stated.University of Calgary Press
The University of Calgary Press publishes peer-reviewed academic nonfiction.
Genre: Nonfiction academic books.
Word count: Not stated.EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
EDGE publishes thought-provoking and well-written science fiction and fantasy novels.
Genre: Adult science fiction and fantasy. They occasionally accept young adult fiction.
Word count: 75,000 to 100,000 words.NeWest Press
NeWest publishes literary works by established and emerging Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary, upmarket and mystery fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Orbis Tertius Press
Orbis Tertius Press was founded in 2020 and is an independent Canadian publisher committed to publishing works that explore multiple perspectives.
Genre: Literary fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Broadview Press
Broadview Press has been around for over 40 years and publishes books for use in college courses.
Genre: Nonfiction for undergraduate college and university courses in the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.Eschia Books
Eschia Books publishes books that safeguard the history, aspirations and accomplishments of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction focusing on First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Word count: Not stated.Frontenac House
Frontenac House is an independent publishing house in Alberta, Canada.
Genre: Mostly poetry but they also consider fiction and nonfiction on occasion.
Word count: Not stated.Athabasca University Press
Athabasca University Press is Canada's first open access scholarly press. Their aim is to reduce barriers to knowledge and increase access to scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction, memoir and works that experiment with narrative form.
Word count: Not stated.Brush Education Inc.
Brush Education Inc. strives to publish books that will be useful to their readers by developing a creative, collaborative partnership with their authors.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Durvile
Durvile is an imprint of Durvile & UpRoute, a small and mighty Canadian indie press.
Genre: Nonfiction and memoirs.
Word count: Not stated.UpRoute
UpRoute is an imprint of Durvile & UpRoute, a small and mighty Canadian indie press.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction focusing on Indigenous spirit and other brave and cultural projects.
Word count: Not stated.Wicked Ink Publishing
Wicked Ink Publishing is an independent publishing house that is dedicated to championing diversity and creators of extraordinary tales.
Genre: Genre fiction, including romance, crime, fantasy, folklore, horror, mystery, thriller, science fiction, supernatural, thriller, time travel and young adult.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
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. Otherwise, take a look at my genre-specific list of publishers for romance, fantasy and science fiction.