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• ABC Publishing (Anglican Book Center) Canadian
• Abingdon Press, 201 Eighth Ave. S., Nashville, TN, USA 37203
  (615)749-6000. Guidelines from Abingdon
• Acorn Press. Canadian publisher, specializes in books about PEI. Guidelines
• Adams-Blake Publishing. Does short run/high priced specialized publications targeted to corporations, law, medicine, engineering, computers, etc., looking for industry how-to, training material, directories, policy and procedure manuals, etc. that run between 200-500 pages. Submission information.
• Adams Media Corporation. Publishes Small Miracles and Cup of Comfort books, many others and many imprints. Guidelines
• Alaska Northwest Books. Guidelines
• Albert Whitman and Co. Books for children. Guidelines.
• All About Kids Publishing, 6280 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95119.  Manuscript Acquisitions: Linda Guevara, Editor. Guidelines
• Altitude Publishing. Scenic travel books, wants creative nonfiction. Contact Kara Turner
• Ambassador Books, Inc. Guidelines
• American Christian Writers Press. Self-publisher
• Amethyst House Publishing Inc. A new Canadian publishing company. Email for submission information. 
• Anglican Book Centre Publishing. Serves publishing requirements of General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada; produces original resources that will inspire, inform, educate, challenge, and support the church. Guidelines. 
• Annick Press Limited. Canadian. Children's literature, specifically picture books, nonfiction, and juvenile and young adult novels. Guidelines.
• Annika Publications. Check site to see if they are accepting manuscripts
• Anvil Press. Canadian. Contemporary fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction titles that focus on pop-culture.  Guidelines.
• Arabesque Press. Based in Algeria Guidelines.
• Arbeiter Ring Publishing. Canadian. Publishes serious literary and nonfiction titles with an emphasis on progressive political analyses of contemporary social and cultural issues, mostly titles whose critical perspective on contemporary politics and culture may not be of interest to many larger, mainstream houses. Guidelines.
• Ascent Aspirations Press. Canadian. Prints poetry, short fiction and flash fiction by authors world-wide in collections and anthologies. Guidelines (Caution: all print issues are operated as a contest and require a reading fee.)
• Augsburg Books. Guidelines
• AuthorHouse™ Self Publishing
• Avalon Books. Guidelines
• Avalon Travel Publishing. Guidelines
• Avant-Guide. Well known for their sophisticated travel guides. Author Guidelines.

• B&H Publishing - (Broadman & Holman) looking for contemporary women's fiction, suspense thrillers, historical romance 80,000 words and up. It's a new day at B&H. Tip: Find a hook. Guidelines: Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Accepts queries and agented submissions by e-mail. Include synopsis, estimated word count, brief bio, list of publishing credits, and sample chapters. Accepts
  simultaneous submissions. 
• Baker Books
• Bancroft Press - Publish trade fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial fiction, books on finance, sports, parenting, humor, history, biography, not children's fiction or poetry. Submission Guidelines
• Banff Centre Press - Canadian literary press committed to creative excellence, publisher of books about contemporary art and culture. Submission guidelines
• Barbour Publishing - Heartsong Presents: Looking for full length romance 85,000 and up. Tip: Write passionately. Heartsong Presents, Mysteries! Looking for cozies only from 55,000 to 60,000 words. Tip: Study the guidelines. Guidelines
• Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Guidelines
• Bayridge Books. Canadian publisher focusing on Christian titles and titles of high moral content, also works with a balanced quality message in social, political and spiritual matters. Guidelines
• Bean Sprouts. Standard Publishers Imprint for children's books. Guidelines
• Bear Star Press. Small press, publishes poetry by writers from Pacific NW, AK and Hawaii. Guidelines.
• Frederic C. Beil - Publisher of general trade books in the fields of literary fiction, history, and biography, also short story collections. Guidelines
• Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. Books that “promote positive change at personal, organizational and societal levels.” Guidelines
• Bethany House Publishers - historical novels, 90,000 - 110,000 words. Tip: Good story, good characters. Let your characters tell us what they want to tell us. No longer able to accept unsolicited manuscripts, proposals or queries by mail, telephone or e-mail. We will consider one-page only queries sent by fax to 952-996-1304 and directed to the appropriate department (Fiction, Nonfiction, or Youth). Guidelines
• Between the Lines - Canadian publisher, nonfiction books in the following categories: politics and public policy issues, social issues, health, gender and sexuality, development studies, education, the environment, labor, technology, media, history and culture. Guidelines
• Biblioasis - Canadian literary press committed to publishing poetry, fiction, criticism and history in high quality, well produced editions.
• Big Ideas Press - Canadian.
• BkMk Press - focus is poetry collections, short fiction, and creative essays, publishes four to six titles a year using a contest format. Guidelines
• Black Inc. Publishing - Australian literary nonfiction publisher of biography, memoir, and general nonfiction. No fiction or children's book proposals or manuscripts will be considered. Allow up to three months for a reply. Guidelines (scroll down).
• BookLand Press - Canadian independent publisher of a variety of literature, from contemporary poetry to mysteries to fiction and nonfiction. Submission guidelines
• BookPublisher - self-publishing
• Book Surge. Print-on-Demand Publisher
• Boston Mills Press - Canadian, emphasis on regional guidebooks, high-quality color books, outdoor sports and recreation books, and books exploring local histories.
• Boulder Publications - Canadian.
• Boyds Mills Press. Children's books.
• Breakaway Books - Small publisher (“Sports, Literature, Life”) are interested in the emotional and metaphysical side of sports, the inner life of the athlete, also the many ways sport can serve as muse for excellent writing — both serious and playful. Guidelines
• Breakwater Books, Canadian publisher, books and materials that preserved the unique culture of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Maritime provinces. Guidelines
• Breton Books. Canadian publisher, NS based. Email
• Brick Books - publishes Canadian poetry. Guidelines
• Brighid's Fire Books - specializes in publishing debut fiction, publishes up to five genre and/or mainstream fiction trade paperback titles annually. Submit through their contest, no unsolicited mss. See the guidelines.
• Broadman & Holman
• Broadview Press Limited - Canadian offices in Peterborough ON, Guelph ON, and Calgary, AB. Publishes variety of academic textbooks arts and social sciences, open to a broad range of political and philosophical viewpoints. Guidelines
• Broken Jaw Press. Canadian publisher in NB, publishes mostly-literary trade paperback books, a few audio/video book-related titles, and a number of chapbooks. Includes poetry, fiction, artist books, creative nonfiction, essays, biography and Atlantic Canadian history, and some general nonfiction. Guidelines and contest: Poet's Corner Award.
• Bumblebee Publishers - newly established book publishing entity, a result of diversification effort of parent company, Ethos Embassy - Company is headquartered at New Delhi, India. Submission guidelines
• Burford Books. Hardcover originals, trade paperbacks & reprints. Nonfiction, how-to books on sports, the outdoors, golf, gardening, food and wine, military history, and other subjects. Submission Guidelines.

• Cader Books
• Cameo Publications. Self Publishing
• Canadian Scholar's Press. Curriculum at post-secondary level. Submission guidelines.
• Cape Breton University Press. Canadian publisher. Guidelines.
• Career Press, Inc. Books for adult readers seeking practical information to improve themselves in careers, college, finance, parenting, retirement, spirituality, and other related topics. Guidelines
• Casablanca - imprint of Sourcebooks Inc., publishes romance novels. Guidelines
• Castle Quay Books. Canadian. Currently featuring “Canadian Authors & Interests” Series
• Cedar House Publishers. Christian books for healing, personal growth. Guidelines.
• Celestial Arts. Publishes 40 titles a year, pays 15% royalty on wholesale price, offers modest advance. Psychology and sociology-related topics, some new age.  Guidelines
• Chistell Publishing. Small publisher.
• Chronicle Books for Children. For guidelines, click on information> FAQs> submissions.
• Cinnamon Press, an international publisher based in Wales. Uses "contests" to select for publication. Short stories, novellas, novels. Submissions
• Coach House Books. Canadian publisher of high-quality innovative fiction and poetry since 1965, including books by Michael Ondaatje, George Bowering, bpNichol, Nicole Brossard, Christian Bök, Guy Maddin, Steve McCaffery, Gail Scott, Jonathan Goldstein, Anne Michaels, Michael Redhill and others. Submission guidelines.
• Concordia Publishing House - Guidelines
• Cook Communications
• Colton Publishing - Canadian publisher.
• Company B Publishing - New, in Louisville, Kentucky. Claim no charges to author except to buy copies of their own book. Few guidelines given.
• Corwin Press. Nonfiction, education. Practical help for educators. Query by mail with SASE. Guidelines
• Coteau Books. Canadian. Publishes only Canadian citizens, Guidelines
• The Countryman Press. Cookbooks and other books for active living. Guidelines.
• Crabtree Publishing Company. Children’s nonfiction books. Has offices in U.S.A., UK, Australia and Canada. Contact editor for submission information.
• Creative Book Publishing. Canadian Publisher. Guidelines.
• Crescent Moon Publishing. In Great Britain. Guidelines
• CREW Publishing. Canadian. Small independent, print-on-demand publisher. Packages

• DAW Books, Inc. Science fiction & fantasy novels; 60-80 a year. Agent not required. Link on their page for guidelines, also here: Guidelines
• DC Books Small Canadian publisher. Guidelines
• Destiny Image Publishers.  Guidelines
• Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group. Canadian publisher. Submissions.
• Dreamriver Press. Looking for fiction that inspires, is written from the heart and uplifts the spirit; and non-fiction that introduces new and transformational ideas on our relationship towards the environment, economics, spirituality, psychology and health. Guidelines.
• Dundurn Publishing Group. Canadian publisher with several imprints. Publish history, biography, art, reference and military. Under the imprint, they publish popular nonfiction. Under the imprint Simon & Pierre the company publishes fiction, drama, books on the theatre, and translations of Quebecois fiction and drama. Boardwalk is the imprint for the young adult fiction. Submissions.

• Echelon press - all genres, eBook publication. Special Note: "We are accepting full length Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction for paperback publication on a limited basis. Minimum word count is 50,000 words and we are especially interested in Mystery (Hardy Boys for the New Millennium), Fantasy, and adventures (think "Spy Kids" and "The Librarian") for boys." Submission guidelines.
• ECW Press. Canadian, publishes general non-fiction, guides, biographies, sports books, fiction and poetry. Guidelines.
• Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing. Currently seeking high-quality novel-length science fiction and fantasy. Not interested in young adult, horror, erotica, religious fiction, short stories, dark /gruesome fantasy, or poetry. Ms. should be written in good taste, aimed at older (aged 20 and up), well-read, mature audience. Prefer novels between 75,000 and 100,000 words. Works with new & established authors.  Guidelines.
• Elastic Press - Only publish short stories. In 2007, seeking one UK-based author. Guidelines
• Enspiren Press. Canadian e-publisher. Publishes mystery, thriller, fantasy, and inspirational romance (historical & contemporary). Will consider reprints. Also looking for editors. Submissions. 
• Evangel Publishing House. Guidelines available by e-mail
• Ekstasis Editions. Canadian publisher of poetry, fiction and criticism. Guidelines.
• Ergo Books. Canadian publisher of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, history, humor and spoken-word CDs by writers in the London, ON area. Submissions.
• Enspiren Press, a subsidiary of Grace Publishing, is a new e-book publisher looking for submissions. Book selection is based on quality of writing, impact, marketability, and the author's desire for a writing career. Guidelines and Tips (NOTE: There is no physical address on this web site, but the parent company is Canadian, and does NOT have a web site.)

• F+W Publications. Special interest magazines and books in a broad variety of consumer enthusiast categories, including Writer's Digest Books. Many imprints. See web site for list and links to each imprint. Submission guidelines.
• 4N Publishing actively seeks submissions of children's, young people's, and adult manuscripts in a variety of subject areas.
• FaithWalk Publishing. Small press. Author guidelines.
• Fence Books. Publishes poetry by contest submission winners.
• Fernwood Publishing. Canadian publisher. Guidelines and style guide links.
• Fidlar Doubleday. Digital printing, self publishing
• First Choice Books. Canadian POD, self-publishing.
• Flanker Press. Canadian publisher, books with NL content. Guidelines.
• Flying Pen Press - Books will be printed to order, using the latest technology, with electronic versions of print titles for e-book readers. Guidelines.
• Foothills Publishing. Publishes chapbooks, poetry. Narrow window for submissions. Guidelines
• Footwork Publications. Niche writing, booklets for special interest groups. No guidelines on site but they do sell a book on writing for niche markets!
• Formac Publishing - Canadian publisher. Guidelines.
• Fortress Press.  Guidelines
• Fresh Wind Press. Canadian publisher. For guidelines, e-mail Kevin

• Gaspereau Press. Canadian publisher. Nova Scotia owned and operated trade publisher, short-run editions of both literary and regional interest, quality first-edition paperbacks and limited-edition hardcover books aimed at the Canadian market. Guidelines.
• General Store Publishing House. Canadian. Cook Books, Sports, Poetry, Military History, Local Interest, Self-help, Fiction (but just a little). Submission Guidelines
• Glen Margaret Publishing - Canadian. Self-publishing help.
• God Allows U-Turns
• Goose Lane Editions, Canadian publisher, known for quality authors, high level book design and production, have 200 plus titles currently in print, from literary fiction and poetry, to fine art books, to biography, to guidebooks and cookbooks. Guidelines.
• Gospel Publishing House. Guidelines
• The Graduate Group. Trade paperback originals, career reference materials. Guidelines.
• Graphic Arts Books. Guidelines
• Graywolf Press. Publishes poetry and prose. Guidelines
• Great Plains Publications - Canadian general trade publisher, specializing in Prairie history, biography and fiction. Guidelines.
• Green Key Books “is committed to promoting the gospel message of the Lord Jesus Christ through quality Christian literature and to pursuing all of its endeavors with the highest level of operational excellence by seeking and following God’s will and purposes for the organization.” Query with proposal yourself or use an agent. Guidelines
• Greystone Books. Canadian publisher. Nonfiction. Submissions.
• Groundwood Books - an imprint of House of Anansi Press, is based in Toronto, Canada, publishes picture books and novels for children. Guidelines
• Group Publishing. Guidelines
• Gryphon Books. Pulp fiction. Query by e-mail.
• Guideposts Books
• Gumboot Books of Vancouver, BC Canada actively seeks children's and young adult books. Guidelines
• GWEV Publishing - Canadian publisher, mandate to publish quality children's picture books that promote morals and values through the example of different character's personalities. Submissions.

• Hachette Book Group USA, Home of Faith Words and other titles. Wants women's fiction, big stories, dramas 75,000 - 100,000 words. Tip: Read and write. No queries or submissions without an agent. Guidelines
• Hannibal Books - Christian Evangelical Publishing Company. Guidelines
• Harlequin Romance. Guidelines
• Harrison House
• Harvard Business School Press.  Guidelines
• Harvest House - looking for great writing, soft historical, good characters and plots. 90,000 to 100,000 words. Tip: WOW us with a great opening. No unsolicited manuscripts, use an agent. Guidelines
• HCI Books (Health Communications, Inc.). "The Life Issues Publisher" Publish Chicken Soup books, and others. Guidelines
• Hellgate Press. Military History & Adventure. Guidelines - click on FAQ on main page.
• Henry Holt and Company. Has imprints Metropolitan Books, Times Books, Owl Books. Do not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
• Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers publishes picture books, fiction, and nonfiction on a wide variety of topics and for children of all ages. Guidelines
• Holy Fire Publishing - Self-publisher.
• Houghton Mifflin. Guidelines.
• Hourglass Books. e-mail
• House of Anansi Press - Canadian publisher, specializes in finding and developing Canada's great new writers of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction and in maintaining a culturally significant backlist that has accumulated over 35 years. Has published significant authors such as Margaret Atwood, Matt Cohen, Michael Ondaatje, and Erin Mouré, as well as George Grant and Northrop Frye, also French-Canadian works in translation. Guidelines.
• Howard Publishing - Guidelines

• Ideals Publications. Ideals Publications (a division of Guideposts) Children's Books, Inspirational Books, Travel & History, Poetry, Holiday, and Ideals Magazine.
• Illumination Arts Publishing. Publishes children’s books. Guidelines
• Inscape Publications - Canadian. No unsolicited mss. Guidelines
• Infinity Publishing. Self-publishing. Guidelines can be ordered.
• Integrity Publishers. Does not take unsolicited manuscripts. See web site for more information.
• InterVarsity Press. manuscripts must be biblically based and reflect mature understanding, will consider manuscripts in every area in which the teachings of Jesus Christ are thoughtfully applied, interdenominational so tend not to publish strictly denominational issues. Guidelines
• iUniverse. Self-publishing. Guide and various packages available.

• Jesperson Publishing - Canadian, particularly recognizing Newfoundland and Labrador writers. Query with SASE. 10 to 12 titles a year (short stories), mostly from writers without agents. “Interested in solid writing, a good grasp of the English language, and a Newfoundland angle.”  Guidelines
• Jacobyte Books. E-Books, paperbacks. Guidelines
• John Daniel & Company. Essays, literary memoirs, short fiction dealing with social issues, at most one poetry title per year. Guidelines
• Jona Books. Native American history, military history, biographies, the Old West, true crime, science fiction, and humor. Guidelines and  e-mail
• Journey Books Publishing Company. Science fiction and fantasy. Guidelines

• Kids Can Press - "Publishing books that entertain, educate and delight children and young adults around the world." Canadian. Guidelines

• Krause Publications. Guidelines n/a. Large hobby and collectibles publisher, 170 titles a year, 90% by unagented writers.
• Kregel Publications. Christian publisher.  Guidelines. Blog.

• Lark Books Hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints, mostly about creative crafts. Nonfiction, children's, how-to, coffee table, etc. Guidelines. Query by mail first.
• Leisure Books (Dorchester Publishing). 160 titles a year, “strongly backing historical romance.” Guidelines
• Lerner Publishing Group. Guidelines for authors and illustrators.
• The Liturgical Press
• Loon in Balloon Inc. a Canadian (Waterloo, ON) publisher of adult fiction, particularly science fiction, mystery, crime and westerns, and will consider literary fiction. They publish five-ten novels a year. Submission Guidelines
• Lost Moose Publishing. Canadian north. Guidelines
• Lonely Planet Publications. Travel Guides and related material. Guidelines
• Loyola Press. Books to “nurture faith-filled lives” — on prayer and spirituality, Catholic life and tradition, history, theology, family life and relationships, and Ignatian spirituality. Guidelines.
• Ludlow Press. Guidelines (Use this link; the one on their site takes you through several pages of advertising.)
• LuLu - offers self-publishing options with no upfront costs.
• Lyons Press. Imprint of Globe Pequot. Guidelines for both.

• Mansfield Press: Small Canadian publisher with strong focus on poetry, also fiction & literary nonfiction. Guidelines
• Maple Lane Publishing. BC, Canada, e-mail
• Maple Tree Press. specializing in non-fiction for children, also includes picture books and information books on a wide range of subjects, from sports to crafts, and from humor to science, and books that celebrate Canada's history and culture. Guidelines (scroll to bottom for link to .pdf file)
• Marcher Lord Press - publisher of Christian speculative fiction, specializes in Christian fantasy, science fiction, time travel, supernatural thrillers, and other genres that “lie off the edge of the map.” Guidelines
• Medallion Press Inc. See guidelines before submitting.
• Menasha Ridge Press - publishes 20 titles per year, specializing in areas of outdoor sports, travel and diving. Guidelines (Note: prefer proposal rather than a completed manuscript)
• The Mercury Press: publishes poetry, fiction, murder mysteries, and culturally significant nonfiction by Canadian authors. No unsolicited electronic queries or submissions. Guidelines (email address given)
• Midici Books. An author's cooperative, not a traditional publisher.
• Milkweed Editions - "nonprofit, independent literary publisher" with twelve to twenty new books each year in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, also publish children’s literature. Guidelines
• Minotaur Books. Guidelines
• Moody Press - Guidelines
• MOPS-Lit Fiction - for mothers of preschoolers, partner with MOPS. Guidelines & Tips for writers.
• Morehouse Publishing Co. Publishes Christian nonfiction. Guidelines.
• Multnomah Books. Guidelines (scroll to bottom)

• NavPress
• Nazarene Publishing House - Christian publishing associated with Beacon Hill Press. Guidelines
• New Canaan Publishing Company, Inc., PO Box 752, New Canaan, CT 06840. Four titles a year from 500 submissions, half selected are first timers, 90 percent don’t have an agent. Advance occasionally offered with 8 to 10 percent royalty on wholesale price.  Guidelines
• NeWest Press: Canadian company that publishes fiction (including mysteries), drama, and literary nonfiction. No poetry at this time. Guidelines
• New World Publishing. Canadian publisher. (Site under construction)
• Nimbus Publishing. Canadian publisher, focused on bringing Atlantic authors and stories to Atlantic readers. Guidelines.
• Nimrod. Tulsa University Journal of Prose & Poetry. Guidelines
• North Star Omni Publishing. "Bringing the message of transformation to all corners of life, including societal, marketplace, cultural/political, personal and of course spiritual arenas." Guidelines
• W. W. Norton Co., Inc.. Est. 1923, publishes 300 titles a year, a larger New York publisher with diverse line of books, including memoirs. Guidelines
  e-mail submissions or proposals (no mail or attachments)
• Norwood Publishing - Canadian. Guidelines

• Oberlin College Press. publishes new collections of poetry by both established and emerging American poets, world poetry in illuminating translations, and innovative anthologies of poetry and poetics. Guidelines
• Oceanview Publishing. Adult fiction & nonfiction from new and established writers. Guidelines
• Onstage Publishing. Five titles a year, advance. Dianne Hamilton, senior acquisitions editor.  “We pride ourselves in scouting out new talent and publishing works by new writers. We publish mostly children’s titles.” Guidelines (click on 'star')
• Oolichan Books.  Canadian Publisher, various topics, include 2-3 poetry books per year.
• Open Road Publishing. Specialize in travel & restaurant guides, publish 20-30 titles a year.
• Outskirts Press. Self-publishing.
• Richard C. Owen Publishers, Inc. - Specializes in literary education. Guidelines

• Pacific Press Books. SDA publisher. Guidelines
• Para Publishing. Self-publishing.
• Palabras Press - Canadian independent publisher, works with writers to get them published. Submission link goes to courses offered by publisher.
• Parsifal Press. Independent Canadian publisher seeking to promote great works of poetry and prose. Young, ambitious writers are encouraged to submit, regardless of publication history. Guidelines
• Path Books. Published by ABC Publishing (Anglican Book Center) Canadian
• Peachtree Children’s Books. Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue, Atlanta, GA, USA 30318-2112. (404)876-8761. 20 titles a year, covers “broad range of subjects and perspectives, with emphasis on innovative plots and strong writing.” Do not send collections of poetry, short stories, romance or science fiction.  Guidelines.
• Pentecostal Publishers. Two publishing options, on is self-publishing. Information
• Persea Books. Independent, literary publishing house.  Guidelines (click on “For Writers”)
• Pineapple Press. Books about Florida. Guidelines.
• Pleasant Word. Self-publisher
• Pocol Press. Paperback originals. Guidelines.
• Poisoned Pen Press. High quality mysteries. Guidelines.
• Popular Ink. Publishes small books of short fiction and creative nonfiction. Submissions can be single stories or story collections, between 16 and 90 pages. Click on “Indelible Kitchen” for guidelines.
• P & R Publishing. Guidelines
• Power Publishing - a Midwest publisher that is CURRENTLY SOLICITING MANUSCRIPTS. They want inspiring/motivating and/or instructional/reference manuscripts across a variety of genres including nonfiction, fiction, children’s books, and textbooks. They offer self publishing, traditional publishing or something in-between. Guidelines.

• Rain Publishing. Canadian, looking for literary authors, carefully read their author's guidelines.
• Rainy Day Books
• Randall House Publications. Books, media, curriculum, more. Guidelines
• Random House. Major publisher, must have work submitted by an agent. Guidelines
• Ravenstone Books: Mysteries, thrillers, noir fiction published under this Turnstone Press imprint. Canadian. Guidelines.

• Red Deer Press. Canadian publisher of books by, about or of interest to Canadians, with special emphasis upon the Prairie West, literary fiction, nonfiction, children's illustrated books, juvenile fiction, teen fiction, drama and poetry. Guidelines

• Red Hen Press. Trade paperback originals. Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short story collections.  Guidelines Query by email.
• Regal Books - Guidelines
• Revival Nation Publishing - Canadian Publisher whose profits of book sales go back in to ministry (funding orphans, hosting gospel crusades, and supporting Christian radio, television and print media among other things). They are currently accepting manuscript proposals on the topics of; The Holy Spirit; Revival/Renewal; Prophecy; Prayer; Spiritual Authority; Spiritual Growth; and The Kingdom of God; devotionals; inspirationals; theology; general interest; and Bible study. Guidelines.
• Richard C. Own Publishers - Professional books, nonfiction for children, fiction picture books. Guidelines for professional books. Guidelines for children's books.
• River City Publishing - Fiction, pays advances. Submission Guidelines
• River Oak Publishing. Fantasy, division of Cook Ministries.  Guidelines
• Ronsdale Press, 3350 W. 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 1G7 Canada. Literary, books “that give Canadians new insights into themselves and their country,” fiction, poetry, regional history, biography, autobiography, children’s; encourages new & multicultural writers, “parallel text” books in two languages. For short stories, query with at least 70 pages. Contact Ronald B. Hatch, director. Guidelines
• Roseway Publishing - Canadian.
• Rutledge Hill Press, with Thomas Nelson. Guidelines

• St. Kitts Press (publishes mysteries). Guidelines
• St. Martins Press. Guidelines
• Seedling Publications. Fiction & nonfiction for children and junior readers. Guidelines.
• Self-Counsel Press. Canadian legal and business publisher. Guidelines.
• Self-Counsel Press. American division. Guidelines
• Seraphim Editions:  Canadian book publisher, fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Guidelines.
• Shaw Books. “no longer giving consideration to unsolicited materials unless presented to us by literary agents”
• Sheaf House - a fledgling publisher whose goal is to actively seek niche markets for the books they publish. Guidelines
• Signature Editions: Canadian literary press with an eclectic list of quality fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. No children's literature, romance or self-help. Guidelines (click link on left of this page).
• Silver Dagger Mysteries.  Publishes mysteries taking place in American South. Guidelines
• Skysong Press. Mysteries.  Guidelines
• Soho Press, Inc. Guidelines
• Sourcebooks, Inc. Self-help books. Works with authors. Guidelines
• Spring Garden Press - a not-for-profit independent literary press located in Greensboro, NC. "Our mission is to publish poetry that, by entering the world, wakens it." Guidelines.
• Spoken Books Publishing. Created for self-published authors who want to tap into the audio book market. Guidelines
• Spyglass Lane Mysteries. Imprint of Barbour Books. Guidelines
• Square One Publishers. Wide variety of nonfiction. Guidelines
• Stackpole Books. Topics include: history, nature, military, pets, aviation, fiction, outdoor recreation, crafts; publishes 90 titles a year. Guidelines: click on “contact us”
• Steeple Hill - looking for contemporary romance and historical novels up to WWII.
  Tip: The industry has a very long memory. Guidelines
• Stevens House Press. Small Canadian publishing company, owned by InScribe member, Sheryl Leonard.
• Stone Bridge Press Publishes nonfiction, fiction on Anime / Manga, Business/Careers, Culture, Reference, Language, Travel, Literature. Guidelines
• Stonehedge Publishing - E-book publishing, writer gets 25% of price as sold by "e-book retailer" Guidelines
• Strang Communications - Guidelines
• Sumach Press - a women-owned and operated Canadian publisher, presenting writing by and about women, feminist titles that explore the role of women and the social and political issues affecting them, writing that "shakes us out of our complacencies, writing that explores current scholarship as well as grassroots activism on subjects as diverse as health, history, politics and sexuality." Also interested in literary fiction. Guidelines.
• Sunpenny Publishing - a new company, focus is on developing new talent in fiction, nonfiction and poetry, especially in Christian works of all kinds. A traditional publisher but small and with limited resources at this stage, so do not pay advances or undertake any expenses for launches, competitions, etc. Submission Guidelines.

• Ten Speed Press. Check out their titles first. Guidelines
• Text Publishing - Australian book publisher of fiction and nonfiction, including upper primary and young adult titles. No poetry or play scripts at present. Allow up to four months for a reply. Guidelines
• Thomas Nelson Publishers. “No longer accept or review any unsolicited queries, proposals, or manuscripts.” Use agent. Seeking historical and romance - 75,000 + words. Tip: It's all about the story. Guidelines
• Thorndike Press. Leading publisher of large print books, reprints. Contact current editor for guidelines.
• Trafford On-Demand Publishing Service. A digital, print-on-demand publisher, illustrated children's books. Canadian office is in BC. Guidelines
• Tricycle Press.  Publishes children’s books of all kinds. Check titles first.
  Guidelines
• Tsaba House. Christian publisher accept submissions only in January and only from people who are willing to sign a three book contract. No agent required. Submission guidelines.
• Turnstone Press: Canadian. Publishes fiction, nonfiction (including literary criticism), poetry. Mysteries, thrillers, noir fiction published under the imprint, Ravenstone. Guidelines.
• Tyndale Press - No westerns or sci-fi. 75,000 words and up. Tip: Write the whole book. Do not accept manuscript proposals from anyone except literary agents or writers whose work has already been published. Guidelines

• University of Alberta Press. Canadian. Publishes scholarly works and books for general audiences, particularly strong in the areas of biography, history, language, literature, natural history and books of regional interest. Guidelines.
• University Press of New England. Supported by several schools, excellence in scholarly, instructional, reference, literary and artistic, and general-interest books. Guidelines
• Upper Access. Small publisher of books to improve quality of life. Email query with no attachment, or mail proposal. Guidelines (scroll down).
• Usborne Publishing. Children's books, all produced in-house except fiction. Job opportunities and writer's guidelines

• Victor Books. Imprint of Cook Communications. Guidelines.
• Vintage Romance Publishing. Now accepting mss. and poetry! Guidelines

• Walkworthy Press. Canadian publisher. Guidelines
• Waterbrook Press - a division of Random House named for Psalm 42:1. Guidelines say they accept submissions only if submitted through an agent.
• Westview Publishing Inc. Nashville, self-publisher.
• WestWinds Press. Guidelines
• White Mountain Publications. Canadian publisher specializing in nonfiction and poetry, as well as books for the Baha'i community world-wide. Guidelines.
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Large general interest publisher, nonfiction, memoirs, with self-help or how-to spin. Resources for authors  Submission Guidelines
• WinePress Publishers. Self-publisher.
• Wolsak and Wynn Publishers: dedicated to publishing Canadian voices in poetry and nonfiction and anthologies of these two genres. Guidelines
• Women's Press. Canadian publisher of feminist work. Guidelines.
• Word Alive Press, Canadian. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. This is a digital, print-on-demand, publisher. 
• WordFarm. A small, independent publisher of poetry, fiction and literary nonfiction, also provides professional consulting, design and copywriting services for print and electronic media. Writers Resources and Submission Guidelines.
• Workman Publishing Co. Publishes adult and juvenile books, also calendars. Guidelines
• Writer’s Exchange - E-publishing. (check first, may be closed to submissions)

• Xavier House Publishing. Specializes in non-fiction works focusing on areas such as travel, history, biography and instructional books, also interested in works about the state of Kentucky, its places, and its citizens. Do not publish collections of poetry, fiction, horror, romance or auto-biographical works. Guidelines
• Xlibris. Self-publishing
• Xulon Press. Self-publishing for Christian authors. Free publishing guide requires your e-mail address.

• Zondervan. Publishes general and academic books and novels, with the intent to meet spiritual needs of all ages, intellectual and interest levels. Looking for terrific stories that entertain and change lives from 90,000 - 100,000 words. Contemporary and suspense. Nonfiction, fiction. It's all about story and your proposal is a story. No unsolicited manuscripts. Guidelines

• Atlantic Bridge - ePublishers of all genres. PDF & HTML formatting. Guidelines
• Awe-Struck E-books - Romance, Sci-Fi, Western, Suspense, Historical among other genres.. eBooks available as HTML downloads, disks, Rocketbooks and Palm Pilot.
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• Booklocker - all genres. Print On Demand. Guidelines
• Boson Books - Most genres published in electronic formats. Guidelines
• Chippewa Publishing LLC - an ePublisher with titles available in all genres. Guidelines
• Denlinger's Publishers, Ltd. aka The Book Den, ePublisher of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Guidelines
• DiskUs Publishing - Nonfiction, fiction, all genres except erotica. Guidelines. Sample contract
• Dixon-Price Publishing - Autobiographies, fiction, and nonfiction on travel, boating, self-sufficiency, and life. Has online store and sells through larger retail outlets. Guidelines
• DLSIJ Press - Fiction and nonfiction, (35,000+ for prose) by women authors. We do not publish children's literature. Guidelines
• Eastgate - publishes original hypertext fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and we create innovative tools for hypertext writers. Guidelines
• EbooksOnThe.Net - Fiction and nonfiction in print and electronic formats. Guidelines
• Electron Press - Interested in quality fiction (novels and short story collections) and non-fiction (politics, current events, history, ecology, popular science, essays, etc.).   Do not publish romance, fantasy, or science fiction novels, new age books, how-to books, technical books or text books. Guidelines.
• e-Press - Most Fiction genres. Non-fiction works should be aimed at helping writers and with particular emphasis on beginning writers. Guidelines
• Etext.net - specializing in custom electronic textbooks created by college and university professors for their college courses. Guidelines
• Fictionwise - eBook publisher and distributor with sales of more than 40,000 eBooks per month, contracts electronic rights to previously-published fiction works and sell them in eBook form, also distributes eBooks from other quality publishers and ePublishers. All genres. Formats: Pocket PC, Palm, Win CE, and personal computers. Does not accept unsolicited original works. Guidelines
• Foremost Press - fiction and nonfiction books, both hard copy and electronic. Prefer working with published authors, but will consider manuscripts from unpublished authors.
• Hard Shell Word Factory - Publishes nonfiction and fiction: romance, mystery & suspense, action & Adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror, western, historical,  mainstream, young adult and children's books. Guidelines
• Hyperpedia - nonfiction, poetry, short-stories, technical guides, or novels. Guidelines
• Immortal Publications - Nonfiction, fiction in all genres except pornography. Guidelines
• Lazy Bee Scripts - publishes theatre scripts, especially English pantomimes and school plays with a strong sideline in humorous plays. Guidelines
• LionHearted Publishing - Romance in paperback and electronic form. Offers all titles in both forms. Query first. Guidelines
• Private Ice Publications - publishes skating related nonfiction, fiction and poetry, including novels and short stories related to skaters, skating, skating fans, the internet skating community or the real world skating community; all facets of skating: roller and ice, artistic, speed, hockey, aggressive, rexxing, and street and tour skating. We are also interested in other sports related fiction as long as the target market is women or girls. Guidelines
• Renaissance E Books - Publishes and distributes multi-genre eBook novels and short story collections. Guidelines
• Salvo Press publishes mystery, suspense, espionage and thriller novels in hardcover, trade paper and many eBook formats. Online guidelines
• SelfHelpBooks.com - nonfiction self-help books, publishes/sells through virtual bookstore. Pays on publication.  Online guidelines
• SynergEBooks - Publishes all genres. Format: eBooks, paperback and CD-Rom.
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• Twilight Times Books - Literary fiction and nonfiction books. Guidelines
• Vintage Romance Publishing LLC Publishes vintage (old fashioned) romance. See guidelines. Guidelines
• Whiskey Creek Press - fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult genres. Guidelines
• Wings ePress - new ePublishing company offering alternative to established and upcoming authors. Publishes general fiction and all genres of romantic fiction in electronic and trade quality paperback. Guidelines
• Wiseowl Books - a self-publishing company, offers publishing guides.
• Word Alive Press, Canadian. Winnipeg, MB, Canada. This is a digital, print-on-demand, publisher. 
• Writers Exchange E-Publishing - Publishes all genres. Electronic and print publishing - all formats. Guidelines
• Zumaya Publications - Accept submissions in fiction and nonfiction in almost any genre. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts of 85,000 words or above. Do not publish poetry, children's picture books, collections of columns that ran in a local newspaper or daily inspirational. Guidelines

Other Lists of Publishers

• The AA Independent Press Guide - online guide to more than 2000 literary magazines and publishers.
• Bookwire Index of Religious Publishers
• Literary Leaps - lists book publishers
• The Market List
• Sally Stuart Christian Writers' Market Guide
• Sally Stuart's Blog with market updates, a good one to bookmark and check often.

Writers' Digest Market Guides

• Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
• Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
• Guide to Literary Agents
• Novel & Short Story Writer's Market
• Photographer's Market
• Poet's Market 
• Songwriter's Market

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