232 history nonfiction publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in September 2025
You’ve written your history nonfiction book and now it’s time to pitch it to a publisher! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting nonfiction manuscripts without a literary agent.
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Acair
Acair was founded in 1977 and is a registered Scottish charity that publishes Scottish Gaelic children's books and a range of titles in Scottish Gaelic and English.
Genre: Poetry, fiction, children's books and nonfiction. Many of their titles relate to Scotland, history, nature and social issues.
Word count: Not stated.Big Sky Publishing
Big Sky Publishing is an independent Australian publisher that loves to bring great Australian stories to readers everywhere.
Genre: Nonfiction including history, military history, and true crime.
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: Literary and genre fiction (romance, mystery, suspense, thriller, upmarket, historical, speculative, mystery and romantasy) and nonfiction (biography, memoir, history, true crime, pop culture, film, TV, music, military history, narrative law enforcement and pop science). Each editor has their preferences across various genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Black Inc.
Black Inc. loves ideas and stories. They are passionate about publishing works about history, politics, biography, criticism, and current affairs. They only accept proposals from Australian writers.
Genre: General, literary, and commercial nonfiction, especially history, current affairs, memoir and biography.
Word count: Not stated.Islandport Press
Islandport Press publishes stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England.
Genre: Genre fiction including adult, young adult, mystery, thriller and essay. They also consider picture books. For nonfiction, they accept history, humour, nature, outdoors, photography and gift books.
Word count: Not stated.Auckland University Press
Auckland University Press is New Zealand's leading scholarly publisher.
Genre: Nonfiction, including architecture, art, Asia and the Pacific, biography, memoir, business & economics, health, history, language, literature, media, music, natural history, poetry, politics, law, science, social science, contemporary society, sport, war, conflict and Māori studies.
Word count: Not stated.Otago University Press
Otago University Press publishes a variety of books of scholarly and cultural significance that enrich New Zealand society.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction, including history, Māori and Pacific topics, natural history, contemporary issues, biography, essays, creative non-fiction, literature and the arts.
Word count: Not stated.Caitlin Press
Caitlin Press publishes work by Canadian authors, particularly those based in British Columbia.
Genre: Literary fiction, regional nonfiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Rymour Books
Rymour Books is passionate about promoting Scottish Literature, history and culture.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction by Scottish authors or of Scottish interest.
Word count: Not stated.Filter Press
Filter Press publishes books on Colorado history.
Genre: Fiction (especially mystery) and nonfiction, including biography, history and travel that focus on Colorado.
Word count: Not stated.Mawenzi House
Mawenzi House is dedicated to bringing readers fresh writing from Canada and across the world that reflects diversity, particularly relating to Asia and Africa.
Genre: Literary and upmarket fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Sartoris Literary Group
Sartoris Literary Group publishes books that the majors consider too regional, too controversial, or too “small” for publication
Genre: Genre and literary fiction, including mystery, thriller, romance and coming of age. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, self help, music history, American history, Canadian history, photography and business.
Word count: Not stated.Epicenter Press
Epicenter Press publishes books related to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction relating to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, including biography, memoir, history, humor, life in the North, Native American culture and true crime.
Word count: 50,000 to 100,000 words.Flanker Press
Flanker Press publishes general trade books with strong Newfoundland and Labrador content.
Genre: Literary fiction, children's books, middle grade, young adult, upmarket fiction, mystery fiction, historical fiction and nonfiction with strong Newfoundland and Labrador content. For nonfiction, they accept biography, autobiography, cooking, crafts & hobbies, gardening, general, history, humour, nature, politics, reference, religion & spirituality, sea stories, thriller, true crime and wartime history.
Word count: Not stated.Polar Bear and Co.
Polar Bear and Co. publishes books that fit into the following four themes: Inspiration, Place, History, and Imagination
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Guernica World Editions
Guernica World Editions is a new imprint of Guernica Editions that publishes works by authors from outside Canada's borders. They do note that the agreement for authors "differs substantially" from that of Canadian-authored books. I'm not sure if this implies it's a hybrid contract.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Tidewater Press
Tidewater Press publishes fiction and nonfiction that explores the individual and collective Canadian identity.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Goose Lane
Goose Lane is based in New Brunswick and provides book lovers with a variety of great reads that inspire and spur conversations. They primarily publish Canadian authors living in Canada but will consider submissions from Canadians living abroad if the book has extraordinary interest to Canadian readers.
Genre: Literary, queer and historical fiction. For nonfiction, they consider biography, memoir, business, politics, social sciences, mind & spirit, nature, philosophy, travel, true crime, Indigenous, military heritage and trail guides.
Word count: Not stated.2Leaf Press
2Leaf Press is a Florida-based publisher whose mission is to publish multigenerational and multicultural writers.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction that address history, politics, cultural and contemporary issues.
Word count: Not stated.Chicago Review Press
Chicago Review Press opened in 1973 and publishes titles of lasting interest and groundbreaking works that go beyond the trends.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bloomsbury Academic
Bloomsbury Academic promotes excellence and originality in scholarship, teaching, learning, and professional practice.
Genre: Nonfiction include history, architecture, art, contemporary issues, religion, business, technology, science, design, education, environment, food, gender, geography, interior design, math, languages, music, philosophy, psychology, sport, health & wellness, parenting, self-help, true crime and young adult.
Word count: Not stated.Linda Leith Publishing
Linda Leith Publishing is based in Montreal and specializes in literary fiction and nonfiction.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Word count: Not stated.Saqi
Saqi Books is a leading independent publishing house of trade and academic books on the Middle East and North Africa.
Genre: Bold nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.NeWest Press
NeWest publishes literary works by established and emerging Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary, upmarket and mystery fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.La Trobe University Press
La Trobe University Press publishes books of high intellectual quality aimed at a general readership.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and sciences.
Word count: Not stated.Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers specializes in books dealing with the ancient and medieval world, with some contemporary titles.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the ancient and medieval world.
Word count: Not stated.Great Plains Press
Great Plains Press publishes works from emerging and established writers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Genre: Nonfiction, especially history and biography. They also consider creative nonfiction that voices the issues of Canada to the wider world.
Word count: Not stated.Baraka Books
Baraka Books is an English-language publisher based in Quebec.
Genre: Nonfiction, including creative, political and history. For fiction, they accept historical, literary and upmarket.
Word count: Not stated.Carnegie Publishing
Carnegie Publishing began in 1984 and publishes town, city and county histories.
Genre: Nonfiction that is historical in subject matter.
Word count: Not stated.Gefen Publishing
Gefen Publishing is a Jerusalem-based publisher which uses Gefen Books as its United States distribution partner.
Genre: Children's books, literary fiction and nonfiction (including learning Hebrew, cookbooks, history, antisemitism, Arabic language, gifts, Holocaust, and art and photography) about Judaism.
Word count: Not stated.University of North Texas Press
The University of North Texas Press was founded in 1987 and quickly became a leading press.
Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.Three Thistles
Three Thistles is an imprint of Beacon Publishing Group. They publish books that brings together Scottish history, Celtic literature, Scottish literature, the cultural traditions and folklore of Scotland and its people.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction relating to Scotland.
Word count: Not stated.Arcade Publishing
Arcade Publishing is an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing.
Genre: Literary and upmarket fiction. For nonfiction, they consider adventure, travel, history, literary nonfiction, military history, business, memoir, art, nature, science, food & wine and current events.
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.Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University Press publishes books in the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction, including humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.University of Georgia Press
The University of Georgia Press was founded in 1938 to support the University's place as a major research institution.
Genre: Scholarly and general-interest books.
Word count: Not stated.HarperCollins New Zealand
HarperCollins is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world. Their New Zealand company was established in 1888.
Genre: Nonfiction. They are not accepting fiction submissions at this time.
Word count: Not stated.John Donald
John Donald is an imprint of Birlinn that publishes academic books on all aspects of Scottish culture. While they specialize in Scottish history, they release a wide array of books from architecture to philosophy.
Genre: Scottish nonfiction, especially history.
Word count: Not stated.Between the Lines
Between the Lines is proudly left-wing and publish books that reflect their activist roots.
Genre: Nonfiction that reflects their commitment to social justice struggles.
Word count: Not stated.Woodfield Publishing Ltd
Woodfield Publishing Ltd is an independent publishing company based in Southern England.
Genre: Military and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Ayebia
Ayebia is an African and Caribbean publishing specialist.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and nonfiction, including biography, Black interest, critical essays/criticism, culture, economics, gender, heritage, history, international, language, literature, memoirs, politics, race and women.
Word count: Not stated.BenBella Books
BenBella Books is a publishing boutique that publishes around 40 books a year.
Genre: Nonfiction, including smart pop, plant-based living, big media titles and commercial.
Word count: Not stated.Birlinn
Birlinn is an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. They have an imprint of the same name which publishes Scottish and general UK interest books. They accept direct submissions but encourage seeking a literary agent.
Genre: Nonfiction, including biography, history, military, politics and Scottish Gaelic that relates to Scotland and the UK.
Word count: Not stated.UBC Press
UBC Press publishes innovative and transformative works of nonfiction.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Amber Books
Amber Books is an independent illustrated nonfiction publisher based in London.
Genre: Nonfiction, including history, military and general reference.
Word count: Not stated.University of Nevada Press
University of Nevada Press was founded in 1961 and publishes works that advance scholarly research and contribute to the understanding of regional history and culture.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Skylight Press
Skylight Press is a small publisher of quality esoteric, occult and literary books.
Genre: Nonfiction of historical interest or an emphasis on ecological and sustainable gardening.
Word count: Not stated.Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is the adult nonfiction imprint of their parent company of the same name, Sourcebooks.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.The Brucedale Press
The Brucedale Press is the publishing division of Broad Horizons Books and was established in 1976. Please note they only accept queries sent via post.
Genre: Literary and historical works by Canadian authors with a focus on the Queen's Bush and Bruce Peninsula area of Ontario, Canada.
Word count: Not stated.Moher Books
Moher Books is an imprint of Beacon Publishing Group. They publish fiction and nonfiction titles that reflect the rich history of Ireland.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction relating to Ireland.
Word count: Not stated.Gill Books
Gill Books was founded in 1968 and publishes nonfiction on every aspect of Irish life.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on Irish life.
Word count: Not stated.The University of Arizona Press
The University of Arizona Press publishes work from leading scholars around the globe.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.AK Press
AK Press believes that the voices of the disenfranchised must be heard. They are interested in works that reflect the rich traditions with anarchism. They seek to explore themes that do not reinforce dependency on oppressive forces.
Genre: Nonfiction which explores the theory, history, art, culture, economics, labor of anarchism as well as historical and contemporary movements that share their common spirit.
Word count: Not stated.Te Papa Press
Te Papa Press is the publishing house of Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum.
Genre: 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: Genre fiction, including crime, thriller, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, historical, romance, LGBTQIA+, young adult, and middle grade. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, essays, film, history, humour, philosophy, politics, religion, science, environment, relationships, society, culture, sport, travel and war.
Word count: 10,000-120,000 words.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.Schaffner Press
Schaffner Press was founded in 2001 and has since published over 50 books.
Genre: Literary fiction, short fiction, historical fiction with socially relevant content and crime fiction. For nonfiction, they accept memoir, biography, autobiography, journalistic expose, true crime, art, culture, pop culture, world history, current events, science, arts, US history, military history and music.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.HarperNorth
HarperNorth is a Manchester-based imprint of HarperCollins Publishers and their aim is to connect northern writers to readers.
Genre: Genre fiction, especially upmarket, crime, thriller, historical and romance. For nonfiction, they consider memoir, politics, history, sport, music, nature, popular science, smart thinking and popular economics.
Word count: Over 80,000 words.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.Sunbury Press
Sunbury Press is a rapidly growing publisher with six imprints.
Genre: Literary and genre fiction, including history, mystery, detective, police procedural, crime, thriller, horror and young adult. For nonfiction, they accept history, current events, science, reference, art history, local/regional history, humour, spiritual, metaphysical, self help, professional and memoirs.
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.Dundurn Press
Dundurn Press is an independent Canadian-owned publisher of contemporary fiction and nonfiction. They only accept fiction submissions from Canadian authors, but welcome nonfiction submissions from writers worldwide.
Genre: Literary fiction and literary nonfiction. They also accept trade nonfiction in the genres of biography, history (especially Canadian and social history), public policy, politics, business, economics, true crime, self help, wellbeing, supernatural, Canadiana and local interest, travel, sport, music, culture, city building, architecture, social science and popular science.
Word count: Not stated.Haus Publishing
Haus Publishing was founded in 2003 and is an independent publisher of politics, history, biography, memoir and travel writing.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Cormorant Books
Cormorant Books is an independent literary publisher based in Canada that publishes books that reflect the diversity of the country. They only accept submissions from Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, upmarket fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, finance, photography, history, social justice, democracy, biography, music and international relations.
Word count: Not stated.Aurora Metro
Aurora Metro is an independent publisher in London.
Genre: Adult and young adult fiction, including general, multicultural, historical and drama. For non-fiction, they accept biography, wellbeing, travel, history and books about the arts and popular culture.
Word count: Not stated.University of Regina Press
University of Regina Press publishes a variety of scholarly and trade books on a wide range of subjects.
Genre: Scholarly and trade books.
Word count: Not stated.West Virginia University Press
West Virginia University Press is the only university press, and the largest publisher, in West Virginia.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.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 in the genres of fantasy, mystery, romance, science fiction and thriller. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, history and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.Bess Press Inc.
Bess Press Inc. is a family owned publishing house in Kaimukī, Hawai‘i.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade and young adult fiction. They also accept adult fiction and nonfiction related to the people, cultures, histories, and/or languages of Hawaiʻi and Oceania.
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: Middle grade, young adult, commercial and literary fiction. For nonfiction, they're interested in narrative nonfiction, contemporary issues, memoir, history, true crime, lifestyle, health, and mind, body & spirit.
Word count: Not stated.PM Press
PM Press is an independent, radical publisher of critically necessary books.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, including art, social justice, education, parenting, economics, gender, sexuality, history, politics, music, theory and philosophy.
Word count: Not stated.Affirm Press
Affirm Press is an independent Melbourne-based publisher dedicated to publishing Australian stories and ideas. Please note they only accept submissions from Australian authors or authors based in Australia.
Genre: Literary and genre fiction as well as nonfiction that is engaging and entertaining.
Word count: Novel-length work.Touchwood Editions
Touchwood Editions is a small team of creatives who opened doors back in 1984 who publishes Canadian authors, with a strong preference for authors from or writing about western Canada.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of food, wine, art, photography, gardening, pets, house, regional history, popular history, memoir and narrative.
Word count: Not stated.The Kent State University Press
The Kent State University Press was founded in 1965 and is the publishing arm of Kent State University.
Genre: Nonfiction.
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.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.Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors. Please note that Writer Beware wrote an article about Black Rose Writing. Please do your research before submitting.
Genre: Fiction, including action, fantasy, historical, horror, humor, inspirational, LGBT, literary, mystery, suspense, paranormal, romance, science fiction, thriller, women's fiction. They accept children's books, middle grade and young adult books as well. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, business, history, humor, inspirational, spiritual, military, self-help, sports and true crime.
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.Bella Books
Bella Books believes stories about women-loving-women are essential to our lives.
Genre: Fiction that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the lesbian, sapphic, queer, bisexual, and gender non-conforming community. They commonly publish romance, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, intrigue, historical, fantasy, speculative, erotica and general fiction. They also accept poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.Massey University Press
Massey University Press welcomes proposals from writers outside of Massey University, New Zealand.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Ooligan Press
Ooligan Press is a student-run press in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to cultivating the next generation of publishing professionals.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Potton & Burton
Potton & Burton is an independent New Zealand publisher who publishes a diverse list of nonfiction books.
Genre: Nonfiction with a focus on New Zealand.
Word count: Not stated.University of Toronto Press
University of Toronto Press publishes books for academic and general audiences.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Downingfield Press
Downingfield Press is an independent with a global reach.
Genre: Nonfiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Acorn Press
Acorn Press is proud to publish books about Prince Edward Island, by Prince Edward Islanders.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, middle grade and children's picture books written by Prince Edward Islanders.
Word count: Not stated.Yellow Dog
Yellow Dog is the middle grade and young adult imprint of Great Plains Press. They publish contemporary and historical fiction and nonfiction. They are also interested in speculative, climate and genre fiction. Please note that they only publish writers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Genre: Middle grade and young adult contemporary, historical, speculative (but not strictly fantasy/science fiction), climate and genre fiction. They also consider nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Lorimer
Lorimer publishes books related to Canada as a whole or particular regions in Canada.
Genre: Nonfiction from Canadian authors.
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.Beacon Publishing Group
Beacon Publishing Group is a traditional publishing house based in New York which releases great literary works.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
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.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.Kessler Books
Kessler Books is an imprint of Beacon Publishing Group. They publish a vast array of fiction and nonfiction.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Wily Publications Ltd
Wily Publications is a publishing house that specializes in heritage nonfiction and historical fiction. They are particularly interested in New Zealand's past and its heritage.
Genre: Heritage nonfiction and historical fiction relating to New Zealand.
Word count: Not stated.Penguin Random House Australia
Penguin Random House Australia comprises an adult and children’s publishing division. They accept manuscripts from Australian and New Zealand residents or citizens.
Genre: Genre and literary fiction.
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.Abbeville Press
Abbeville Press was founded in 1977 and is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books.
Genre: Adult and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Te Herenga Waka University Press
Te Herenga Waka University Press is a division of Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington). They are a well established publisher of fiction and poetry.
Genre: Literary fiction, literary nonfiction, scholarly nonfiction, and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Ambassador International
Ambassador International is a publisher with a Christian worldview.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction, including Christian, cookbooks, fashion, business, finance, history, regional, biography, grief and memoir.
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: Genre fiction, including romance, young adult, crime, suspense, speculative, mystery, thriller, contemporary, historical, saga, erotica and general. They also accept nonfiction.
Word count: 15,000 to 120,000 words.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.Monash University Publishing
Monash University Publishing has been in operation for over 10 years and has built a reputation as a trusted source of information.
Genre: Books with a focus on sustainability, the environment, science, Indigenous affairs, politics, sociology, popular culture, economics, literature, history, and biography.
Word count: Not stated.8th House Publishing
8th House Publishing loves books that are modern, enduring, insightful and inventive.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, especially contemporary history, music, economics and social justice.
Word count: Not stated.Honno
Honno is an independent co-operative press committed to bringing the world the best in Welsh women's writing.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction written by women of Wales. For nonfiction, they consider food writing, women's history, Welsh history, Welsh interest and nature writing. For fiction, they consider crime, thriller, romance, historical, humour, literary, horror, fantasy and science fiction.
Word count: Not stated.University of Nebraska Press
The University of Nebraska Press was founded in 1941 and is the largest university press between Chicago and California.
Genre: Literary fiction and scholarly nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.ANU Press
ANU Press is the largest open-access university press in the world. They are part of the Australian National University.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Candy Jar Books
Candy Jar Books is a small Cardiff-based publisher working to expand their business.
Genre: Young adult genre fiction, and nonfiction in the area of history.
Word count: Not stated.Holy Cow! Press
Holy Cow! Press was established in 1977 and has since published over 125 books.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and nonfiction, especially historical and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press is the university press of Abilene Christian University. Their mission is to reflect the high standards of their parent institution and spread the values of Abilene Christian University to a broad, public audience.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction that reflects the values of Abilene Christian University (i.e. Christian values).
Word count: Not stated.Academic Studies Press
Academic Studies Press is a scholarly press devoted to publishing the humanities and social sciences, especially Jewish and Slavic studies.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially Jewish and Slavic studies.
Word count: Not stated.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.Angel City Press
Angel City Press is a nonfiction publisher owned by the Los Angeles Public Library and focuses on the cultural history of Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the cultural history of Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region.
Word count: Not stated.Columbia University Press
Columbia University Press' mission is to advance knowledge about our world through essential writing and research on the global, urban and contemporary.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of European history and food, Asian studies, business, neurobiology and behavior, life science, earth science, sustainability, international politics, global, Asian and Middle Eastern history, American politics, American and New York history, social work, animal studies, religion, philosophy, film studies and English literature.
Word count: Not stated.Cork University Press
Cork University Press was founded in 1925 and is the oldest university press in Ireland. They aim to stimulate Irish learning by reflecting distinctive and distinguished scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of Irish Studies, especially history, cultural history, archaeology, landscape, music, art and literary criticism.
Word count: Not stated.Duke University Press
Duke University Press was founded in 1921 and supports scholars doing what they are passionate about. They publish 150 new books every year.
Genre: Nonfiction in various subgenres of the humanities.
Word count: Not stated.Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press has published over 1,500 books in the humanities and social sciences. They have a rigorous system of peer review by scholars from around the world and through the university.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences, especially history and literature.
Word count: Not stated.Fordham University Press
Fordham University Press upholds the values and traditions of Fordham University through the dissemination of scholarly research and ideas. They publish print and digital books.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.Gorgias Press
Gorgias Press is run by scholars for scholars. They are an independent academic publisher specializing in the history and religion of the Middle East and the larger pre-modern world.
Genre: Nonfiction and academic monographs in the areas of the history and religion of the Middle East and pre-modern world.
Word count: Not stated.Greg Kofford Books
Greg Kofford Books is an independent press that publishes scholarly works in Mormon history, theology, literature and culture.
Genre: Nonfiction and creative fiction in the area of Mormon history, theology, literature and culture.
Word count: Not stated.Globe Pequot
Globe Pequot publishers books that preserve history for future generations.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of iconic brands and people, regional interest, history, lifestyle, cooking and food culture, and folklore.
Word count: Not stated.Irish Academic Press
Irish Academic Press was established in 1974 following the demise of the Irish University Press. They have developed into one of the leading Irish publishers of academic and scholarly writing on a range of subjects relating to Irish Studies.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the areas of current affairs, memoirs, biography/autobiography, Irish history, the arts, politics, heritage and culture.
Word count: Not stated.Heyday Books
Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher based in California. They were founded in 1974 and promote civic engagement and social justice.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of African American studies, architecture, art, photography, Asian and Asian American studies, the Indigenous peoples of California, history, literature, poetry, memoir, nature, politics and social justice. They also publish children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Italica Press
Italica Press publishes Englishs translation of medieval, Renaissance and early-modern texts as well as historical travel, and scholarly essays in art and history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of translations of Latin or other ancient language texts and scholarly essays related to art and history.
Word count: Not stated.AdventureKEEN
AdventureKEEN is a nonfiction publisher of books relating to adventure and the outdoors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of adventure, outdoors, travel, nature, local history, sports, and more.
Word count: Not stated.American History Press
American History Press is a young publishing company focusing on all faces of American history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of American history.
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.Arcadia Publishing
Arcadia’s mission is to connect people with their past, their communities and one another.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of local and regional US history.
Word count: Not stated.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.Aurum
Aurum is the narrative nonfiction imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction in the areas of memoir, biography, polemic, food, feminism, history, sport, science, nature, and travel writing.
Word count: Not stated.Chartwell
Chartwell Books is the illustrated books imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Illustrated nonfiction in the areas of spirituality, health and wellness, history, military, reference, cooking, lifestyle, and inspirational.
Word count: Not stated.Clarity Press
Clarity Press was founded in 1988 and is an independent publisher of books on global issues.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of global issues such as war, peace, self-determination, poverty, international law, intelligence, imperialism, history, environment, economics/finance, diversity, democracy, politics and regional issues.
Word count: Not stated.Big Sandy Press
Big Sandy Press is an imprint of Ozark Mountain Publishing. Their mission is to take readers beyond the unexplained and explore the possibilities of the universe and beyond.
Genre: Genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of new age, metaphysical, spiritual, historical, paranormal, youth and teen.
Word count: Not stated.Lynne Rienner Publishers
Lynne Rienner Publishers was founded in 1984 and publishes in the fields of international studies, comparative politics, US politics, military history and criminology.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction and textbooks in the areas of international studies, comparative politics, US politics, military history and criminology.
Word count: Not stated.Lyons Press
Lyons Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and specializes in publishing books on fishing and hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, and sports.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fishing and hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history, and sports.
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.Medieval Institute Publications
Medieval Institute Publications is part of Western Michigan University and is a specialized university press dedicated to publishing academic texts on the history, literature and culture of the premodern world.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the areas of history, literature and culture of the premodern world.
Word count: Not stated.Epic Ink
Epic Ink is the entertainment history imprint of Quarto.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of music icons, cultural phenomena and memorable moments in entertainment history.
Word count: Not stated.Farcountry Press
Farcountry Press publishes over 50 books each year, including photography books, fun educational books for children, adventure guidebooks and thought-provoking history titles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of photography, popular history, children's educational and guidebooks.
Word count: Not stated.Mellen Press
Edwin Mellen Press is an academic publisher founded in 1972.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities and social sciences that makes a contribution to scholarship.
Word count: Not stated.Merrion Press
Merrion is the general books imprint of Irish Academic Press.
Genre: Trade nonfiction in the areas of current affairs, memoirs, biography/autobiography, Irish history, the arts, politics, heritage and culture.
Word count: Not stated.Four Courts Press
Four Courts Press was founded in 1970 as a small press in Ireland. They have expanded from their roots in theology into Celtic and medieval studies, Ecclesiastical history, modern history, art, literature and law.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of archaeology, architecture, arts, Celtic studies, reference, history, law & legal history, literature, criticism, medieval studies, philosophy, theology and Scottish studies.
Word count: Not stated.Gelding Street Press
Gelding Street Press is the sports and Australian stories imprint of Rockpool. Please note that the link will take you to the Rockpool website as that is where they list the submission guidelines for Gelding Street Press.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of sports and Australian stories.
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.Gray & Company
Gray & Company is a Cleveland-based publisher who publishes books about the city and region.
Genre: Nonfiction about Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and Ohio.
Word count: Not stated.North Dakota State University Press
North Dakota State University Press was established to stimulate and coordinate interdisciplinary regional scholarship of North Dakota, the Red River Valley, the plains of North America and comparable regions of other continents.
Genre: Nonfiction, poetry and fiction that fit their Contemporary Voices of Indigenous Peoples series, their Heritage Guide series or their Little Book about North Dakota series.
Word count: Not stated.North Country Books
North Country Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot that publishes books about the Adirondacks and Upstate New York.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the Adirondacks and Upstate New York histories, folklore, biographies, children's books, photography books, and mysteries.
Word count: Not stated.Nunavut Arctic College Media
Nunavut Arctic College Media's goal is to increase access to Inuktitut resources, enhance awareness of Canada's Arctic and foreground Inuit perspectives.
Genre: Nonfiction, including scholarly, educational and general-interest.
Word count: Not stated.Heritage Books
Heritage Books publishes books on the local history and genealogy of the United States. They target their books to professional and amateur historians and genealogists as well as institutions that serve these groups.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of American history, local history, and genealogy, including non-fiction narrative works and compilations of source records.
Word count: Not stated.High Plains Press
High Plains Press is a Wyoming-based publisher specializing in books about the American West.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on the American West, especially Wyoming.
Word count: Not stated.Overcup Press
Overcup is an independent book publishing company specializing in literary nonfiction, art, travel, design and epicurean titles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of music, music history, contemporary arts and culture, architecture and design, travel, epicurean, environmental and nature writing, popular science, regional United States Northwest and longform narrative.
Word count: Not stated.Huntington Press
Huntington Press was founded in 1983 by Anthony Curtis. They are known for their books on Las Vegas and gambling.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to gambling, Las Vegas or southern Nevada.
Word count: 60,000 to 80,000 words.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.Down East Trade
Down East Trade publishes regional books local to Maine or books written by Maine authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of antiques, art, architecture, biography, body, mind, spirit, business, cooking, craft, hobbies, design, family games, gardening, health, fitness history, nature, humor, photography, pets, reference, sciences, sports, travel, and true crime. They also accept fiction, children's books and middle grade.
Word count: Not stated.Pineapple Press
Pineapple Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that educate and entertain while making the real Florida accessible to readers nationwide.
Genre: Nonfiction that features Florida in the areas of gardening, nature, art, folklore, history, travel. They also accept and children’s books and fiction
Word count: Not stated.Interlink Publishing
Interlink Publishing is a Palestinian-owned and Massachusetts-based independent publishing house. They offer global perspective to readers by publishing works of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides, cookbooks and illustrated children's books from around the world.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction in the areas of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides and cookbooks.
Word count: Not stated.Ivy Press
Ivy Press is an imprint of Quarto and publishes books that take innovative approaches to subjects people want to read about.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of natural history, general reference, popular science, art, craft and design.
Word count: Not stated.Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies has an extensive publishing program with a reputation for advancing medieval scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of medieval studies.
Word count: Not stated.Presses de l'Université du Québec
Presses de l'Université du Québec opened in 1969 and has supported many authors and researchers to publish their work.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Purdue University Press
Purdue University Press is dedicated to publishing works for both academic and general readers.
Genre: Scholarly and general nonfiction in the areas of science, technology, careers in higher education, human-animal bond, central European studies, Indiana and Purdue, romance studies, Jewish studies, gerontology and dementia studies.
Word count: Not stated.River Light Press
River Light Press is a brand new imprint of Aurora Metro Publications which aims to shine a light on great reads that are written by subject experts and scholars.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and academic writing.
Word count: Not stated.Hancock House Publishers
Hancock House Publishers focuses on publishing nonfiction, regional titles which emphasise western and northern history, biographies, Indigenous culture, natural history, wildlife and folklore.
Genre: Nonfiction.
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.Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy’s publishing house is committed to publishing books of the best quality in academic research across a broad range of subjects.
Genre: Nonfiction for a general audience in the fields of history, archaeology, Irish studies, popular science, material culture and more.
Word count: Not stated.Laurence King
Laurence King Publishing has been around for over 30 years and strives to publish eye-catching books that capture imaginations and expand horizons.
Genre: Nonfiction, including history, lifestyle, architecture, art, film, illustration, interior design, photography, fashion, food & drink, gardening & nature, music, gift books, graphic design and how to.
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.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.Sage College Publishing
Sage College Publishing is an academic publisher of the social sciences. They publish over 800 titles a year.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the area of the social sciences, especially textbooks for university students, handbooks, reference books and professional resources.
Word count: Not stated.Ibex Publishers
Ibex Publishers is an independent press committed to introducing Persian culture, literature and history. They prioritise publishing books that cannot be published in Iran and books that highlight the best of Persian culture.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill's vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life. They publish resources to help people access all the value that education can offer, no matter their background.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of business and economics, humanities, social science, language, science, engineering and math.
Word count: Not stated.Microcosm
Microcosm Publishing is a colorful, independent publishing house and distributor. They love to encourage skill-building, showing hidden histories and fostering creativity.
Genre: Nonfiction DIY in areas such as Witchcraft, Paganism, Herbalism, mythology, self improvement, scene history, bicycle revolution, queer content and gift.
Word count: Not stated.Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society Press is a publisher of the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
Genre: Nonfiction, including general nonfiction, cookbooks and children's picture books relating to the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. They are especially looking for titles in the following topics: Native American history and culture, political and military history, natural history and the environment, cultural and social history, arts, culture, & sports, memoir and literary nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Southern Illinois University Press
Southern Illinois University Press was founded in the mid-1950s and has since published a mix of younger and established scholars. They primarily publish books on the humanities and social sciences.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of art and architecture, classical studies, history (world and American), literary criticism, philosophy, religion, rhetoric and composition, speech communication, and theatre.
Word count: Not stated.Stanford University Press
Stanford University Press publishes 130 books in the humanities, social sciences, law and business. They strive to inform scholarly debate, generate global discussion and bring timely scholarship to the wider reading public.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences, law and business.
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.Mosaica Press
Mosaica Press is an independent publisher of Jewish books.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Judaism, including Jewish law, health and wellness, history, inspirational, Jewish thought, literature, parenting, personal growth, philosophy, self help, Shluchim and Tanakh and marriage.
Word count: Not stated.TCU Press
TCU Press publishes the history, culture and literature of Texas and the American West. They are the university press of Texas Christian University.
Genre: Children's books, genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction. They publish a wide variety of genres from history, nature, art, biography, photography, humor, young adult, cooking, religion, science, education, law and more. I suggest you look at their website to see the full list as I can't possibly list them all here!
Word count: Not stated.Library Tales Publishing
Library Tales Publishing was established in 2011 and is an independent publishing house renowned for publishing a wide spectrum of bookings. Their mission is to spark a universal love for reading by producing books that cater to everyone.
Genre: Genre fiction including contemporary, mystery, romance, fantasy and similar. For nonfiction, they accept self-help, memoirs and general nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.New Page Books
New Page Books publishes books on ancient mysteries, UFOS, paranormal activity, unexplained phenomena, and related subjects.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of ancient mysteries, UFOS, paranormal activity, unexplained phenomena, and related subjects.
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.Mercier Press
Mercier Press is Ireland's oldest independent publishing house. They were founded in 1944 in Cork.
Genre: Literary fiction and genre fiction, including crime, historical, romance and Irish language. They also accept nonfiction that focuses on history.
Word count: Not stated.Oxbow Books
Oxbow Books specializes in publishing important research in archaeology and related subjects.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of archaeology.
Word count: Not stated.Society for American Archaeology Press
The Society for American Archaeology Press is the official publishing unit of Society for American Archaeology.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of archaeological endeavors and helping archaeologists in their work.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.Bradan Press
Bradan Press publishes books about or related to Gaelic and Celtic languages and cultures.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction in English or Gaelic.
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.Nobrow
Nobrow is a small London-based publisher who opened its doors in 2008. They predominantly publish children's books.
Genre: Children's fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.St. Augustine's Press
St. Augustine's Press is an effort to reconcile citizenship and conscience, as well as the heart and the mind. They consider themselves an intellectual and cultural authority that offers exceptional works that draw on and advance Western civilization.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of philosophy, theology, and cultural and intellectual history relating to the values of St. Augustine's.
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.Quarry Books
Quarry Books publishes business books for a non professional audience.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of business for a general audience.
Word count: Not stated.Ig Publishing
Ig Publishing is an independent press dedicated to publishing original literary fiction and political and cultural nonfiction.
Genre: Middle grade, young adult, literary fiction and cultural nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.SVS Press
St Vladimir's Seminary Press is an active publisher of Orthodox Christian books in the English language. They permit free expression of ideas within the breadth of the Orthodox faith, tradition and history. They publish books about theology, history, ecclesiology, ecumenism, hagiography, iconography, spirituality, spiritual studies, biographies, philosophy and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art, iconography, canon law, catechetical, church history and Christian education. They will only consider children's books that are accompanied by authors who have done their own art or are working together with an artist.
Word count: Not stated.Black&White
Black&White is a Scottish publisher committed to publishing the best books from the most talented writers in Scotland.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of celebrity memoirs, sports, lifestyle, humour, gift, activity, food/drink, Scottish, Irish and nature.
Word count: Not stated.The University of Oklahoma Press
The University of Oklahoma Press is a publisher of scholarly literature. Their main goal is to publish books about the American West and Native Americans while continuing to expand their program in other scholarly disciplines such as classical studies, military history, political science and natural science.
Genre: Scholarly nonfiction in the areas of the American West and Native Americans as well as classical studies, military history, political science and natural science.
Word count: Not stated.Pelican Publishing
Pelican Publishing releases an average of 30 titles a year, related to identifiable regions around the United States.
Genre: Children's, middle grade, young adult and adult nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 for adult nonfiction. Maximum of 25,000 words for young adult and middle grade. Children's books can be up to 1,100 words.The University Press of Sam Houston State University
The University Press of Sam Houston State University, also called the Texas Review Press, is committed to publishing quality poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and scholarship. They publish between 15 and 25 titles each year.
Genre: Poetry, creative nonfiction and scholarly works. They are particularly interested in African-American studies, Latinx studies, contemporary poetics, ecopoetics, creative writing pedagogy, southern literature and history, environmental writing and 20th/21st century American poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Process Media
Process Media publishes writers of distinction and unique perspectives. They consider themselves a formidable force in independent publishing and document important cultural movements.
Genre: Historical fiction, middle grade stories and nonfiction in the areas of memoir, biography, music, history, self-reliance, realpolitik, true crime, mysticism and occult.
Word count: Not stated.UL Press
UL Press is the academic press of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and general nonfiction in the areas of Louisiana’s history, culture, art, society, politics, economics, religion, ethnicities, and environment.
Word count: Not stated.University of Alaska Press
The University of Alaska Press is nonprofit scholarly publisher of books about Alaska and the circumpolar regions.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Alaska and the circumpolar regions, including politics and history, Native languages and cultures, science and natural history, biography and memoir, poetry, fiction and anthologies.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.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 California Press
The University of California Press is dedicated to promoting independent thinking and diverse voices. They publish over 200 books each year.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Word count: Not stated.Stackpole Books
Stackpole Books is a trade publisher with over 90 years of experience publishing titles relating to the outdoors, crafts and military history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the outdoors, crafts, and military history. They are particularly interested in fly fishing, nature guides, Civil War and World War II history, military reference and speciality crafts and hobbies.
Word count: Not stated.Steerforth Press
Steerforth Press seeks to publish books that are well written and engage the full attention of the reader.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction, such as investigative or literary journalism, true crime and history for a general audience.
Word count: Not stated.Thames & Hudson Australia
Thames & Hudson Australia publishes Australian content in the areas of art (fine or decorative), history (Australian, natural or cultural), architecture, science, design, fashion, gardens, photography and popular culture.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction, children's nonfiction, illustrated books, picture books and board books that focuses on one of their Australian-focused areas.
Word count: Not stated.The Experiment Publishing
The Experiment Publishing was founded in 2009 and believes every book is a test of new ideas.
Genre: Nonfiction, including narrative and practically oriented nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.The Florida Historical Society
The Florida Historical Society publishes books relating to the history of Florida.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Florida's history.
Word count: Not stated.Thames & Hudson
Thames & Hudson was founded in 1949 and is passionate about creating a 'museum without walls' and to making the world of art and research accessible to the reading public.
Genre: Children's nonfiction and adult nonfiction in the areas of art, architecture, photography, design, fashion, popular culture, history and archaeology.
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.TwoDot Books
TwoDot Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that tell stories of the West and Westerners.
Genre: Nonfiction about the West and Westerners, including biography, history, travel and reference.
Word count: Not stated.Timber Press
Timber Press strives to share the wonders of the natural world by publishing books from experts in the fields of gardening, horticulture and natural history.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of gardening how to, garden design, popular science, nature, garden literature and regional/national field guides.
Word count: Not stated.University of Hawai'i Press
University of Hawai‘i was founded in 1947 and has grown into a regional press of Asian and Pacific studies.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of Hawai`i and the Pacific region, Asian and Pacific history, world history, Southeast Asian studies, East Asian anthropology, fiction in translation, film, language, literary studies, popular culture, Buddhist studies, religion and visual culture.
Word count: Not stated.University of Illinois Press
The University of Illinois Press supports the mission of the University of Illinois through the worldwide dissemination of significant scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of Chicago politics, architecture, natural history, general interest, American ethnic studies, Black studies, gender and sexuality studies, history, radical studies, disability studies, Illinois and midwestern history, Lincoln studies, Appalachian studies, religion, Mormon studies, digital humanities, communication, journalism, film studies, sports studies and music.
Word count: Not stated.University of Iowa Press
The University of Iowa Press is the publishing arm of the University of Iowa.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the areas of the craft of writing, literature studies, literary nonfiction, general nonfiction, midwestern history and culture, military and veterans studies, poetry, public humanities and theatre history.
Word count: Not stated.University of Manitoba Press
University of Manitoba Press is dedicated to publishing books that combine important new scholarship with deep engagement in issues and events that affect people's lives.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.University of Michigan Press
The University of Michigan Press publishes both scholarly books and general interest books.
Genre: Scholarly and general interest nonfiction in the areas of American history, applied linguistics, classical studies, American studies, class studies, communications, cultural studies, disability, English as a second language, gender & sexuality studies, African studies, German studies, international relations, law, literary criticism, medieval studies, Michigan, music, Asian studies, poetics, politics, social sciences, theatre, dance studies and writing craft.
Word count: Not stated.University of Minnesota Press
The University of Minnesota Press was founded in 1925 and is committed to the emerging areas of global scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially mental health, public safety, philosophy, regional studies, environmental studies, digital humanities, music, Scandinavian studies, globalization, art, geography, architecture, Native and Indigenous studies, sociology, science and media studies.
Word count: Not stated.University of New Mexico Press
The University of New Mexico Press is the fourth largest university press west of the Rocky Mountains in publishing new titles. They currently have over 1,200 titles in print and participates in the public mission of the University of New Mexico by publishing books that maintain the professional excellence of United States and international scholarship.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fine arts, Western history, Latin American studies, literature, poetry, environmental studies, archaeology, anthropology, and natural history. They also publish books of general interest and significance for New Mexico.
Word count: Not stated.University of New Orleans Press
The University of New Orleans Press is a nonprofit book publisher of the cultural traditions of New Orleans and its surroundings.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction with a focus on the Southeastern region of the United States.
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.University of Tampa Press
The University of Tampa Press publishes trade and scholarly books focusing on regional history, poetry, and the fantastic.
Genre: Nonfiction focusing on Florida art, culture, and history, especially from African American, Latinx or Indigenous perspectives, global issues, Florida field guides and creative work in experimental forms.
Word count: Not stated.Talonbooks
Talonbooks publishes work of significant literary and cultural importance by Canadian authors.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.University of Washington Press
The University of Washington Press publishes in several areas in the humanities. Their editors seek transformational works that will have a regional, national and global impact.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of humanities.
Word count: Not stated.University of Wyoming Press
University of Wyoming Press publishes books in environmental humanities, public humanities and intersectional approaches to humanities and social sciences. Please note University of Wyoming Press is an imprint of the University Press of Colorado consortium, so the link above will take you to the University Press of Colorado!
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of environmental humanities, public humanities and intersectional approaches to humanities and social sciences scholarship.
Word count: Ideally under 90,000 words.University Press of Colorado
The University Press of Colorado's mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge globally by publishing significant scholarly works and making them accessible to people around the world.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of anthropology, archaeology, ethnohistory, environmental justice, history of the American West, indigenous studies, and the natural sciences as well as projects about the state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.University Press of Kentucky
The University Press of Kentucky's mission is to publish books of high scholarly medit and to publish significant books about the history of Kentucky and its surrounding regions.
Genre: Nonfiction, including bourbon, cookbooks, creative nonfiction, memoir, Appalachian studies, music, African American studies, film, veteran studies, media, pop culture, books about Kentucky, environmental, ecology, natural history, field guides, agriculture, Agrarian studies, civil rights and sports.
Word count: Not stated.Tughra Books
Tughra Books is dedicated to producing high-quality books on Islam as a religion, Islamic history and art, Islamic spirituality and traditions with the aim of contributing to the proliferation of peace and common understanding throughout the world.
Genre: Nonfiction on Islam, Islamic history and art, Islamic spirituality and Islamic traditions.
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.Formac
Formac publishes a variety of genres, especially nonfiction related to Mi'kma'ki, children's fiction and other nonfiction.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade, young adult and adult nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Utah State University Press
Utah State University Press is an imprint of the University Press of Colorado, a nonprofit cooperative publishing enterprise.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of composition (writing studies), environmental justice, folklore, history of the American West, and the natural sciences as well as projects about the state of Utah and the Rocky Mountain region.
Word count: Proposals should be less than 90,000 words while submissions should be less than 120,000 words.Westminster John Knox Press
Westminster John Knox Press was established in 1858 and is the academic and trade imprint of the Presbyterian Publishing Company.
Genre: Christian nonfiction, such as academic bible, bible study, Christian living, denominational, ethics, history, preaching, culture, seasonal, theology and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.Walter Foster Jr.
Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books for children.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in the areas of art, "edutainment", history, craft, nature and preschool concepts.
Word count: Not stated.Wide Eye Editions
Wide Eye Editions publishes nonfiction books that opens eyes to a whole wide world of wonder.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subgenres from art to armchair travel.
Word count: Not stated.Windgather Press
Windgather Press is an imprint of Oxbow Books. They specialize in publishing accessible and attractive books on landscape history, landscape archaeology and the history of Britain's countryside.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of landscape history, landscape archaeology and the history of Britain's countryside. This includes garden history.
Word count: Not stated.Worldwell
Worldwell was founded in 1986 and is a leading publisher of magazines and books in Ireland.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of Irish history and archaeology.
Word count: Not stated.
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