5 Nova Scotia publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in July 2025

Now that you’ve written your novel, it’s time to pitch it to a local Nova Scotia publisher! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent and I’ve done my best to weed out vanity publishers and those with less than savoury business practices.

I update this list at the start of every month so be sure to check back if you don’t find a publisher that suits your needs or have a look at my other publishers lists where you can search via genre or Canada-wide.

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.

   MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. currently produces 10-12 books a year.
   Genre: Nonfiction.
   Word count: Not stated.

4. Moose House Publications

   Moose House Publications was founded by author Brenda Thompson to publish material written in or about Nova Scotia.
   Genre: Genre fiction (especially mystery, detective and historical), nonfiction (especially memoirs), young adult fiction or middle grade fiction written about, or written in, rural Nova Scotia.
   Word count: 50,000 words and above.

5. Roseway (Fernwood Publishing)

   Roseway publishes literary works relating to social injustices and struggles for democracy, liberation and sovereignty.
   Genre: Literary fiction and creative nonfiction focusing on social injustices, democracy, sovereignty and liberation.
   Word count: Not stated.

Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice. Otherwise, take a look at my genre-specific list of publishers for romance, fantasy and science fiction.