Mississippi-based publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in October 2025

Congratulations on writing your book! The publishers based in Indiana on this list are currently accepting manuscripts this month 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 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.

1. 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.

2. University Press of Mississippi

   University Press of Mississippi publishes scholarly works for the general public.
   Genre: Nonfiction in the humanities.
   Word count: Not stated.

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