68 New York publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in October 2025
Congratulations on writing your book! The New York publishers 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.
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Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates Media is a publisher of horror and supernatural fiction. Cemetery Gates was founded by two friends in 2015.
Genre: Horror.
Word count: 60,000 to 80,000 words is preferred but they have taken books in the 90,000 to 100,000 word range.Cambria
Cambria is an independent academic press based in New York and publishes scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, business and international relations.
Genre: Academic nonfiction in the humanities, social sciences, business and international relations.
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.Aethon Books
Aethon Books is a publisher dedicated to readers, passionate about publishing the next generation of fantasy and science fiction novels. Their main concern is finding stories with a compelling narrative that pulls readers through your world.
Genre: Fantasy and science fiction in any subgenre. They are also open to thrillers, especially action, political and military thrillers.
Word count: Novel-length work.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.Cornell University Press
Cornell University Press publishes books of scholarship that are engaged, influential and of lasting significance.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and social sciences.
Word count: Not stated.City Owl Press
City Owl Press is an indie publisher specializing in speculative fiction and romance. Please note that Writer Beware wrote an article on City Owl Press recently so make sure you do your research before submitting.
Genre: Genre fiction in the subgenres of romance (dark, fantasy, historical, monster, paranormal, comedy, science fiction, suspense, small town, time travel) and speculative (fairy tale retellings, cozy, dark, urban). They also accept horror, psychological, thriller, mystery and new adult.
Word count: 50,000 words and above.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.Crooked Lane Books
Crooked Lane Books was founded in 2014 and publishes high quality crime fiction.
Genre: Crime fiction, especially mystery, thriller, suspense, police procedural, cozy, horror and true crime.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.Holiday House
Holiday House is a publisher of children's books, specializing in quality hardcovers.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.Plough Books
Plough Books is a Christian publisher that aims to address urgent questions of today with thoughtfulness and boldness.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction and memoir. Many of their titles have a faith-based focus.
Word count: Not stated.Four Way Books
Four Way Books produces literary publications to connect writers and readers. They were founded in 1993 by four writers and published their first book in 1995. Please note they charge a $30 processing fee.
Genre: Book-length poetry collections.
Word count: Not stated.Forever Yours
Forever Yours is a division of Hachette Book Group and an imprint of Grand Central Publishing.
Genre: Adult romance, especially contemporary, diverse reads, romantic suspense, cowboys, historical and paranormal.
Word count: 25,000 to 100,000 words.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.Four Way Books
Four Way Books produces literary publications to connect writers and readers. They were founded in 1993 by four writers and published their first book in 1995. Please note they charge a $32 processing fee.
Genre: Literary fiction and short story collections.
Word count: Book-length novels, novellas, flash fiction and short story collections.The New Press
The New Press is a non-profit public-interest publisher who amplifies progressive voices.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Feldheim
Feldheim publishes quality literature that is true to Torah values.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction that centre around Torah values, such as Jewish life, prayer, children's books, history, Hebrew studies, reference and gift.
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.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.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.Apollo Publishers
Apollo Publishers exclusively publishes timely and topical nonfiction for adult trade audiences. These topics cover a broad spectrum but are all relevant to our lives today and will still be relevant in the years to come.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction
Word count: Not stated.becker&mayer! books
becker&mayer! books is a creator, producer and manufacturer of innovative books and kits for adults.
Genre: Craft kits and humorous, topical, and culturally significant trade books.
Word count: Not stated.Blueberry Lane Books
Blueberry Lane Books publishes novels and anthologies.
Genre: Novels that tend toward science fiction and fantasy, women's fiction, and off-beat mysteries. They also accept new adult. For nonfiction, they accept business and reference books.
Word count: Not stated.Business Expert Press
Business Expert Press seeks to publish the highest quality books on the broadest possible range of business topics.
Genre: Nonfiction for executives and advanced business students in the areas of accounting, finance, career and personal development, corporate governance, decision sciences, economic, public policy, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, systems management and technology.
Word count: Not stated.becker&mayer! kids
becker&mayer! kids publishes titles that portray varying cultures, races and abilities.
Genre: Craft kits and humorous, topical, and culturally significant content for children.
Word count: Not stated.Interlude Press
Interlude Press is a boutique publisher of award-winning LGBTQ+ fiction.
Genre: Well-crafted original novels featuring diverse casts with lead characters from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Word count: 60,000 to 90,000 words.BlazeVOX
BlazeVOX publishes innovative fiction and wide ranging fields of contemporary poetry. Their mission is to disseminate poetry within both academic spheres and society at large.
Genre: Poetry, literary fiction and select non-fiction and literary criticism.
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.Clavis Publishing
Clavis Publishing puts children at the heart of everything they do. They believe that tomorrow's world will reflect the dreams of today's children and their mission is to make their lives as colorful and beautiful as possible.
Genre: Children's books including toddler, picture, nonfiction, sound and key colors books.
Word count: Not stated.Dover
Dover Publications is an ecommerce store that is passionate about bringing the joy of reading to book lovers.
Genre: Nonfiction in a variety of subgenres.
Word count: Not stated.Clash Books
Clash Books publishes books that transcend labels and break boundaries. They claim to put the "lit" in literary!
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and literary horror.
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.Enslow Publishing
Enslow Publishing's mission is to publish high-quality educational nonfiction books for children and young adults. Their aim is for children to be able to access these materials in schools and public libraries.
Genre: Nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.Flashlight Press
Flashlight Press publishes picture books that explore and illuminate the touching and humorous moments
of family situations and social interactions.
Genre: Picture books.
Word count: Not stated.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.Brash Books
Brash Books were founded by Lee Goldberg and Joel Goldman, both Edgar-Award nominated authors, with the aim of publishing innovative whodunits, espionage adventures and novels of suspense from both new voices and well-established authors.
Genre: Crime, including thrillers, whodunits, cozy mysteries, psychological suspense, espionage, and police procedural.
Word count: Not stated.G Editions LLC
G Editions LLC was founded by publishing veteran Marta Hallett and stands at the intersection of art, creativity and the world of illustrated publishing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fine art, pop culture, fashion, photography, architecture, design, cooking, gardening, children's interests and lifestyle.
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.Nova Science Publishers
Nova Science Publishers was founded in 1985 and is an academic publisher of science, technology and medical books.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of science, technology, social sciences, medicine and health.
Word count: Not stated.Guilford Press
Guilford Press is an independent press that produces science-based books to support individual and societal wellbeing.
Genre: Nonfiction in the fields of psychology, literary, geography, research methods, general trade, social work, neuropsychology, developmental disabilities, art and play therapy, and related fields.
Word count: Not stated.Hachai Publishing
Hachai Publishing publishes books for children ages 2 to 6 that focus on the traditional Jewish experience, traditional Jewish observances such as holidays, and positive character traits such as honesty or charity. They are also interested in publishing historical fiction adventure novels that highlight devotion to the Jewish faith and relevance of Torah.
Genre: Children's books relating to the Jewish experience.
Word count: Not stated.Hatherleigh
Hatherleigh's motto is to improve your life and change your world. They are dedicated to publishing reliable content in healthy living to inspire people to live active and healthy lifestyles.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to health and wellness, fitness and exercise, living with chronic diseases, medical, self-help and inspirational, and sustainability and green living.
Word count: Not stated.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.Hippocrene Books
Hippocrene Books is an American publisher of foreign language reference books and international cookbooks.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of foreign language reference and international cookbooks.
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.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.KTAV Publishing House
KTAV Publishing House was founded in 1921 and publishes books relating to Judaism.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to Judaism.
Word count: Not stated.New Village Press
New Village Press is a publisher of the humanities and social sciences. They are known for their transdisciplinary books in urban sociology, community cultural development and healthy city design.
Genre: Memoirs and nonfiction in the areas of art, culture, placemaking, environment, social justice and women's lives.
Word count: Not stated.Orbis Books
Orbis Books (not to be confused with speculative fiction publisher Orbit Books) is a Christian publisher focusing on books on prayer, spirituality, Catholic life, theology, mission and current affairs.
Genre: Christian nonfiction, including Christian living, ethics, social concerns, theology, religion & science, spirituality, payer, world religions and topics relating to Black Lives Matter.
Word count: Not stated.Monkfish
Monkfish is an independent publisher devoted to spiritual seekers. They publish books across a dazzling array of traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American and more.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of spirituality and religion.
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.Springer Publishing
Springer Publishing is a healthcare education and exam preparation publisher specializing in nursing, behavioral and health sciences.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, gerontology, public health, healthcare administration, and rehabilitation.
Word count: Not stated.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.Rock Point
Rock Point is an imprint of Quarto and publishes books on personal development and everyday spirituality.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of drawing books, guided journals and planners.
Word count: Not stated.The Crossroad Publishing Company
The Crossroad Publishing Company is rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition and promotes writing and reading as time-tested disciplines for focus, discourse and expansion of consciousness. Please note they state while they are open to submissions, they are only accepting very few projects at this time due to the wider uncertainties in the economy and their country.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of Christianity and theology.
Word count: Not stated.Radix Media
Radix Media is a worker-owned and operated union print shop and publisher based in Brooklyn, New York.
Genre: Full-length poetry, chapbooks, novellas, literary fiction, memoirs and visual narratives.
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.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.Square One Publishers
Square One Publishers specializes in adult nonfiction written by authors who truly know their topics.
Genre: Adult nonfiction in the areas of alternative health, collectibles, cooking, gambling, health, how to, parenting, personal finance, postcards, self-help and writing.
Word count: Not stated.SteinerBooks
SteinerBooks is an independent, non-profit publishing company with the aim of promoting and making available the works of Rudolf Steiner.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of anthroposophical and spiritual.
Word count: Not stated.Three Rooms Press
Three Rooms Press describe themselves as a fiercely independent publisher who publishes a range of voices and books that more fully reflect the diverse society in which we live.
Genre: Literary fiction, young adult fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: 65,000 words and above.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.Tilbury House Publishers
Tilbury House publishes diverse children's books with messages of social justice, mindfulness, the power of imagination, lessons of history and more.
Genre: Children's books including board books, beginning readers, picture books and middle grade titles.
Word count: Not stated.Unruly
Unruly is the adult and teenage imprint of Enchanted Lion Books. Their vision is to create space where picture books can be read and enjoyed by older readers.
Genre: Category-defying picture books for adults and teenagers.
Word count: Not stated.Ulysses Press
Ulysses Press publishes books that seek to move along the cultural cutting edge. They do this by publishing books at the forefront of emerging trends and finding unique angles on established topics unexplored by other publishers.
Genre: Genre fiction and nonfiction that stands out and fills demonstrated niches in the trade book market. For nonfiction they accept humor, true crime, pop culture, cooking, health & fitness, self help, education, DIY, gifts and tarot & magic.
Word count: Not stated.Wellfleet Press
Wellfleet Press is an imprint of Quarto that publishes books offering unique insights into wellness and spirituality.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of wellness and spirituality.
Word count: Not stated.Whiskey Tit Press
Whiskey Tit proudly publishes books that don't fit neatly into the genres that traditional publishers are looking for. They are attempting to restore degradation and degeneracy to the literary arts and are unwilling to sacrifice intellectual rigour, unrelenting playfulness and visual beauty in their books.
Genre: Cross-genre, experimental and hybrid fiction and creative nonfiction.
Word count: Full length manuscripts.
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