64 historical fiction publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in June 2025
Congratulations on writing your historical fiction novel! Maybe you’ve written a historical romance, a fictional biography or even a historical mystery. No matter what sub-genre your historical novel fits into, all of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent, and I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy or vanity publishers.
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.
Legend Press
Legend Press is a London-based publisher who aims to produce books of the highest quality on a global platform.
Genre: Original fiction, crime thrillers, and historical.
Word count: Not stated.Akan Books
Akan Books is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers led by June Sarpong, accepting submissions from underrepresented groups in the UK.
Genre: Literary and genre fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Triplicity Publishing
Triplicity Publishing is a Lesbian Fiction publisher.
Genre: Lesbian fiction.
Word count: 40,000 words and above.Penguin Random House New Zealand
Penguin Random House New Zealand celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
Word count: Around 80,000 words (guideline).Camel Press
Camel Press is the genre imprint of Epicentre Press, specializing in popular and genre fiction.
Genre: Romance, especially contemporary, historical, and suspense.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.Roundfire Books (Collective Ink)
Roundfire Books is the general fiction imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: General fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Wily Publications Ltd
Wily Publications is a publishing house who specialises in heritage nonfiction and historical fiction. They are particularly interested in New Zealand's past and its heritage.
Genre: Heritage nonfiction and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Pan Macmillan Australia
Pan Macmillan Australia is committed to investing in Australian authors and publishes a variety of bestselling books.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Finishing Line Editions
Finishing Line Editions is the fiction and nonfiction imprint of Finishing Line Press. Please note they charge a reading fee of $10.
Genre: Literary, genre and upmarket fiction in the areas of historical, realistic, science fiction, fairy tales, folktales and fables. They also accept narrative nonfiction, short story collections, personal narrative, memoir and narrative procedure (how-to/craft).
Word count: Not stated.Launch Point Press
Launch Point Press is dedicated to publishing high-quality fiction books that center on the experiences of lesbian characters.
Genre: Fiction manuscripts where the main characters are lesbians, especially crime, suspense, mystery, intrigue, thriller, historical, literary, romance, sagas, speculative, paranormal and horror.
Word count: 55,000 to 100,000 words.McBooks Press
McBooks Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes British and American authors in nautical fiction.
Genre: Nautical fiction by British and American authors.
Word count: Not stated.MiroLand
MiroLand is the commercial project imprint of Guernica Editions.
Genre: Genre fiction and nonfiction, including cookbooks, self help, how to, memoirs and political.
Word count: Not stated.Renaissance Press
Renaissance is a Canadian publisher who is dedicated to publishing novels from diverse Canadian voices.
Genre: Genre fiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoirs.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Shadow Mountain Publishing
Shadow Mountain Publishing is passionate about "clean" content and empowering values.
Genre: Genre fiction, including contemporary middle grade, middle grade fantasy, historical romance, women's fiction, young adult fiction, general fiction and historical fiction. For nonfiction, they accept historical, inspirational, cookbooks and religious content for a non-denominational audience.
Word count: Not stated.The Lilliput Press
The Lilliput Press is an independent publisher and bookshop in Ireland. They publish a variety of Irish interest books, specializing in biography, historical nonfiction and fiction.
Genre: Literary/upmarket fiction and nonfiction relating to Ireland, such as art, music, architecture, autobiography and memoir, biography and history, ecology and environmentalism, essays and literary criticism, philosophy, current affairs and popular culture, drama and poetry
Word count: Not stated.Decadent Publishing
Decadent Publishing is a romance fiction publisher. They are always looking for submissions for their main line as well as ongoing series and special calls.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.Canelo
Canelo was founded in 2015 to bring the best commercial storytelling to a wide audience.
Genre: Various, including saga, action, adventure, romance, commercial women's fiction, crime, and psychological thrillers.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Entangled Publishing
Entangled Publishing is an independent, women-owned publisher of romantic fiction, with imprints focused on specific genres under the romance banner, releasing over 30 novels each month.
Genre: Single-title romantic fantasy, science fiction and paranormal. Connected books with series potential are welcome.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.Forever Yours
Forever Yours is a division of Hachette Book Group and an imprint of Grand Central Publishing.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 25,000 to 100,000 words.Penmore Press
Penmore Press is an Arizona-based independent publisher.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 75,000 to 150,000 words.Woodfield Publishing Ltd
Woodfield Publishing Ltd is an independent publishing company based in Southern England.
Genre: Military and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Kensington Publishing Corp.
Kensington Publishing Corp. is an independent publisher based in New York City, releasing over 300 titles per year in a range of popular genres.
Genre: Each editor has their preferences across various genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Carina Press
Carina Press is Harlequin’s digital-first adult fiction imprint.
Genre: Contemporary, erotic, paranormal, sci-fi/fantasy, suspense, historical, and mystery romance.
Word count: 50,000 to 125,000 words.CrossRiver Media
CrossRiver Media is a small Christian publishing company based in Missouri. They publish fiction, Bible studies, devotionals and Christian living books that help women of around 30 to 55 years build their faith.
Genre: Inspirational adult fiction, including historical, biblical and romance. For nonfiction, they accept Bible study, Christian living, family and marriage, inspirational and church growth.
Word count: Not stated.Asabi Publishing
Asabi Publishing is an innovative publishing company who takes pride in establishing honest and sincere relationships with their authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bookouture
Bookouture is a division of Hachette UK that publishes digital commercial fiction.
Genre: Commercial fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bella Books
Bella Books believes stories about women-loving-women are essential to our lives.
Genre: Novels that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the lesbian, sapphic, queer, bisexual, and gender non-conforming community.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.Romance.ink
Romance.ink has been in business since 1991 and is the oldest web-based romance publisher.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres. They have an extensive list of things they are looking for and not looking for on their website.
Word count: Not stated.Scandalous
Scandalous is the historical romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: Historical romance.
Word count: 15,000 to 65,000 words.WildBlue Press
Wildblue Press was founded by two college friends who recognized that the publishing world was changing. They strive to create a unique and engaging process for authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Sunbury Press
Sunbury Press is a rapidly growing publisher with six imprints.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bancroft Press
Bancroft Press is a publisher without a niche! They publish titles they're passionate about.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Open Books
Open Books started in 2007 and publishes high-quality books in eBook formats.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Pelican Book Group
Pelican Book Group is a Christian publisher of Christian fiction.
Genre: Christian romance.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is passionate about reaching as many people as they can through enlightening books.
Genre: Romance, including paranormal, suspense, contemporary, erotic and historical.
Word count: 85,000 to 100,000 words.Echoes
Echoes is the historical romance imprint of the Totally Entwined Group.
Genre: Historical romance in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words. Their preference is for series submissions.HarperNorth
HarperNorth is a Manchester-based publisher connecting northern writers to readers.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Evernight Publishing
Evernight is a popular indie publisher that prefers to publish popular tropes.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 16,000 to 100,000 words.The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press is primarily a virtual publisher founded in 2006.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 15,000 to 100,000 words.Ringwood Publishing
Ringwood Publishing is an independent Scottish publisher based in Glasgow.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction from Scottish authors or residents.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.Entangled Teen
Entangled Teen is the YA romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: YA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.Dragonblade Publishing
Dragonblade Publishing specializes in historical romance.
Genre: Historical romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 40,000 to 120,000 words.Storm Publishing
Storm Publishing believes in the power of storytelling to transport readers to other worlds.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Aurora Metro
Aurora Metro is an independent publisher in London.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Deep Desire Press
Deep Desires Press is a publisher of erotica and high-heat-level erotic romance whose goal is to excite the reader.
Genre: Erotica and erotic romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 10,000 words and over.Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers specializes in books dealing with the ancient and medieval world, with some contemporary titles.
Genre: Mainly nonfiction relating to the ancient and medieval world but they do publish some fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bold Strokes Books
As an LGBTQ+ publisher, Bold Strokes Books strives to ensure their authors represent the cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our world.
Genre: A variety of genres such as romance, contemporary, historical, erotic, and speculative.
Word count: 45,000 to 120,000 words.City Owl Press
City Owl Press is an indie publisher specializing in speculative fiction and romance.
Genre: Fantasy romance, paranormal romance, dark fantasy, and urban fantasy.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.Dahlia (Tell-tale Publishing)
Tell-tale Publishing's Dahlia Imprint focuses on romance with fast-paced storylines packed with action and excitement.
Genre: Romance.
Word count: 50,000 words and over.Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin are an Australian-owned and operated publisher. They were named 2023 Publisher of the Year and have won the title twelve times since 2000! They accept submissions every Friday during their The Friday Pitch sessions.
Genre: Fiction. They are not interested in category romance, fantasy, science fiction, or short stories.
Word count: Full length works.Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and genre fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Dreamspinner Publications
Dreamspinner Press focuses on gay male romance stories.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres. The main characters must end in a gay or all-male polyamorous relationship.
Word count: 18,000 words and over.Martin Sisters Publishing
Martin Sisters Publishing opened their doors in 2010 and has now published over 100 titles.
Genre: Fiction and inspirational nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Hera
Hera was launched in 2018 with the mission to be "unashamedly commercial, always inclusive".
Genre: Crime and thriller, romance, saga, and general fiction.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.Boroughs Publishing Group
Boroughs Publishing Group is an e-publisher that loves romance, a great story, and compelling characters.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Dark Dragon Publishing
Dark Dragon Publishing is a small indie press located in Canada. They specialize in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Genre: Dark fantasy, paranormal, historical, science fiction, and horror.
Word count: Not stated.Top Hat Books (Collective Ink)
Top Hat Books is the historical fiction imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Word count: Not statedPegasus Publishers
Pegasus Publishers have been publishing high-quality Christian books for over 25 years, offering traditional and hybrid contracts.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Joffe Books
Joffe Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers of commercial fiction, especially crime and mystery.
Genre: Primarily crime and mystery but also accepts women's fiction, fantasy, historical, and romance.
Word count: Over 60,000 words.Amble Press
Amble Press publishes fiction from writers who identify as people of color or those writing across the broader queer spectrum.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 45,000 to 100,000 words.Baraka Books
Baraka Books is an English-language publisher based in Quebec.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Embraced
Embrace is the New Adult romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: NA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Literary Wanderlust
Literary Wanderlust strives to help new and experienced authors achieve their dreams of publishing.
Genre: Genre fiction.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.Torrey House Press
Torrey House Press publishes books focusing on environmental advocacy.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Renaissance Press
Renaissance is a Canadian publisher who is dedicated to publishing novels from diverse Canadian voices.
Genre: Fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoirs.
Word count: Not stated.Beacon Publishing Group
Beacon Publishing Group is based in New York.
Genre: All genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Text Publishing
Text Publishing is an independent Melbourne-based publisher of fiction and nonfiction. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Genre: General fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000-120,000 words.
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.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions!