40 medical, psychology and healthcare publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in December 2025
Congratulations on writing your book! These medical, psychology and healthcare publishers are currently accepting 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.
Arbeiter Ring Publishing
Arbeiter Ring Publishing is a left-wing progressive publisher whose mission is to amplify writing from the left. They publish predominately Canadian authors, especially those from Treaty One and the Métis Homeland in Manitoba, but they do consider authors from outside Canada.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction that aligns with their mission to amplify writing from the left. For nonfiction, they publish art, criticism, politics, biography, autobiography, feminism, business, economics, education, family & relationships, history, language, law, medical, music, performing arts, philosophy, photography, political science, science, social science, technology, travel and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Bancroft Press
Bancroft Press is a publisher without a niche! They publish titles they’re passionate about.
Genre: Literary fiction and genre fiction, including contemporary, financial thriller, historical, Jewish, LGBTQ+, legal thriller, medical, mystery, political, romance, rural, satire, science fiction, suspense and general thriller. For nonfiction, they accept biography, crime, essays, finance, history, humor, investing, memoir, movie reviews, parenting, politics, psychology, religion, self-help, spiritual and sports.
Word count: Not stated.
Borealis Press
Borealis Press publishes most genres but focuses on works by Canadian authors or Canadian oriented material.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, especially history, criticism, biography, the Canadian parliamentary system and medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
Boulder Books
Boulder Books is an innovative Atlantic Canadian book publishing company, dedicated to high-quality works that explore unrepresented parts of Canadian culture.
Genre: Children’s books and nonfiction, including biography, cookbooks, field guides, gardening, gift, hiking, history, hobbies & crafts, maternal health, medicine, nature, photography, saltwater, trivia and vaccines.
Word count: Not stated.
Cardiotext Publishing
Cardiotext Publishing is an independent print and digital publisher specializing in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Their books are written by physician-authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of cardiovascular medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
Charles C Thomas Publisher
Charles C Thomas Publisher was founded in 1927 and specializes in the publication of books and textbooks on biomedical sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to biomedical science, behavioral science, education, special education, speech-language, hearing, rehabilitation, long-term care, criminal justice and law enforcement.
Word count: Not stated.
Coffeetown Press
Coffetown Press is based in Kenmore, Washington has been publishing fiction and selective nonfiction and memoirs since 2005.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction, especially historical and literary fiction.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.
Data Trace Publishing
Data Trace is a publisher of legal, scientific, technical and medical books and journals.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of professional medical and legal.
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.
Duquesne University Press
Duquesne University Press is the scholarly publishing arm of Duquesne University and publishes monographys and collections in the humanities and social sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences. They are particularly interested in medieval and Renaissance literary studies, philosophy, psychology, ethics, religious studies and theology.
Word count: Not stated.
Exisle Publishing
Exisle Publishing was founded in 1991 with the goal of shining a light on local artists and writers.
Genre: Nonfiction including self-help, health, psychology, travel, business, current affairs, military history, and alternative lifestyle.
Word count: Not stated.
Guilford Press
Guilford Press is an independent press that produces science-based books to support individual and societal wellbeing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the fields of psychology, literary, geography, research methods, general trade, social work, neuropsychology, developmental disabilities, art and play therapy, and related fields.
Word count: Not stated.
Hatherleigh
Hatherleigh’s motto is to improve your life and change your world. They are dedicated to publishing reliable content in healthy living to inspire people to live active and healthy lifestyles.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to health and wellness, fitness and exercise, living with chronic diseases, medical, self-help and inspirational, and sustainability and green living.
Word count: Not stated.
Health Professions Press
Health Professions Press publishes resources that support professionals and family caregivers as society’s needs in caring for an aging population continue to grow.
Genre: Nonfiction for professional and family caregivers in the areas of contemporary concerns in gerontology, long-term care, elder care, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, wellness and aging, and healthcare administration.
Word count: Not stated.
Hohm Press
Hohm Press was founded in 1976 and is committed to publishing books that promote self-awareness, recognition of interdependence and compassion.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of authentic spiritual and mystical traditions (such as Buddhism, Sufism, Hinduism etc.), transformational psychology, translations of classical spiritual poetry as well as biographies, autobiographies and memoirs of spiritual teachers or journeys.
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.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers purpose is to create positive narratives about difference and encourage social justice by making information and knowledge accessible.
Genre: Nonfiction. Each editor has their own preferences, especially regarding health, neurodiversity and technology.
Word count: Not stated.
John Hopkins University Press
John Hopkins University Press was established in 1878 and is America’s oldest university press. Their mission is to publish trusted scholarship and connect people to evidence-based knowledge from leading experts.
Genre: Nonfiction the areas of American history, contemporary affairs, health policy, public health, health & wellness, literary studies, ancient studies, history of science/technology/medicine, education and life & physical sciences.
Word count: Not stated.
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Jones & Bartlett Learning is a publisher of secondary, post-secondary and professional instructional and learning-performance management solutions.
Genre: Nonfiction textbooks and learning materials for the health sciences, nursing, medicine, public safety, science and technology.
Word count: Not stated.
Massey University Press
Massey University Press welcomes proposals from writers outside of Massey University, New Zealand.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Medical Physics Publishing
Medical Physics Publishing was founded in 1985 by Dr. John Cameron, professor emeritus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their books are written by and for physicists, residents, radiologists and technologists.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of physics.
Word count: Not stated.
Melbourne University Press
Melbourne University Press was established in 1922 and is Australia’s first university press.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Mondial
Mondial was founded in 1999 and publishes unusual and rare books. Please note they are small traditional publisher and while they will not charge you for printing and distributing your book, they do charge a one-time fee of $10 to cover the cost of assessing your submission.
Genre: Literary fiction, including African, American, British and gay, and nonfiction in the subgenres of linguistics, literature, politics, history and psychology.
Word count: Not stated.
New Harbinger Publications
New Harbinger is dedicated to publishing practical, evidence-based tools for mental health professionals as well as self-help books for general readers.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of self-help books for general readers and evidence-based books for mental health professionals.
Word count: Not stated.
Nova Science Publishers
Nova Science Publishers was founded in 1985 and is an academic publisher of science, technology and medical books.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of science, technology, social sciences, medicine and health.
Word count: Not stated.
Oneworld
Oneworld was established in 1986 and is an independent publishing house focusing on stimulating nonfiction.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: Not stated.
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers
Parkhurst Brothers Publishing focuses on publishing the American storytelling movement by publishing books by ethnic and professional storytellers who write for general audiences.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction, including story-based works such as memoirs, story collections, folktale anthologies and instructional titles, social issues and behavioral psychology titles.
Word count: Not stated.
Praeclarus Press
Praeclarus Press is a small press publishing books on women’s health. They strive to publish evidence-based but accessible books.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to women’s health, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting. They are also interested in titles on depression, trauma and violence, cardiovascular health, successful aging and alternative healthcare modalities.
Word count: Not stated.
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press was founded in 1905 and brings influential voices and ideas to the world stage through academic scholarship.
Genre: Academic and trade nonfiction in a variety of subgenres, including history, art, environment, architecture, science, economics, education, math, philosophy, political science, religion and sociology.
Word count: Not stated.
Prometheus Books
Prometheus Books was founded in 1969 and is committed to testing the boundaries of established thought.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of popular science, critical thinking, philosophy, history, atheism, humanism, current events, psychology and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.
Rutgers University Press
Rutgers University Press is the university publishing arm of Rutgers University in the state of New Jersey.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences, criminology, health, medicine area studies, religion and Jewish studies.
Word count: Not stated.
Springer Publishing
Springer Publishing is a healthcare education and exam preparation publisher specializing in nursing, behavioral and health sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, gerontology, public health, healthcare administration, and rehabilitation.
Word count: Not stated.
Square One Publishers
Square One Publishers specializes in adult nonfiction written by authors who truly know their topics.
Genre: Adult nonfiction in the areas of alternative health, collectibles, cooking, gambling, health, how to, parenting, personal finance, postcards, self-help and writing.
Word count: Not stated.
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis is a scholarly publisher whose mission is to support, validate and connect the work of researches and other knowledge makers.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in various subgenres.
Word count: Not stated.
The New Press
The New Press is a non-profit public-interest publisher who amplifies progressive voices.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
The O’Brien Press
The O’Brien Press is a leading general publisher of adult and children’s books in Ireland. They publish a range of books and are always looking to explore new and exciting areas.
Genre: Children’s fiction, children’s nonfiction and adult nonfiction. They are more likely to publish authors based in Ireland but are open to submissions from authors all around the world.
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.
Turner Publishing Company
Turner Publishing Company is an award-winning, independent publisher.
Genre: Genre fiction, including contemporary romance, upmarket, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller and horror. For nonfiction, they accept history, current events, business, economics, psychology, science and medicine.
Word count: Not stated.
University of Pittsburgh Press
The University of Pittsburgh Press is a publisher with a wide range of scholarly and cultural fields. They publish books for general readers, scholars and students.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction in the areas of Latin American studies, Russian and East European studies, Central Asian studies, poetry, Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania regional studies, environmental studies, the history of architecture and the built environment, urban studies, composition and literacy, and the history and philosophy of science, technology, and medicine.
Word count: Full length books.
Wiley
Wiley has over 200 years of experience in publishing and are advocates of advancement and empower knowledge-seekers to transform today’s obstacles into tomorrow’s opportunities. They publish books for academics, professionals and the general readership.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subjects including agriculture, arts, architecture, business, management, science, computing, culinary, education, engineering, humanities, law, lifestyle, medicine, nursing, social science and reference.
Word count: Not stated.
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