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A category romance imprint from Harlequin/Mills & Boon seeking glamorous, high-stakes, emotionally intense escapist romance manuscripts. Submissions must fit within a 50,000-word limit and match the line's heightened, indulgent tone.
More infoA small independent UK press in Oxford specializing in occult and 'occultural' nonfiction and related writing. Submissions are welcomed across a narrow set of subject areas including mysticism, esotericism, magick, paganism, shamanism, erotica and fetish, cultural studies, and true crime with a focus on Jack the Ripper scholarship.
More infoA London-based independent press that now concentrates exclusively on children's titles, having moved away from its earlier art and design list for adult readers. Submitters should expect a strong emphasis on design-led, high-production-value picture and illustrated books.
More infoA small press devoted exclusively to the whump genre, meaning fiction built around a character's suffering, ranging from outright horror to gentler hurt/comfort stories. Submitters need work that clearly sits inside this niche, which grew out of fanfiction communities.
More infoPrimera is a digital-first imprint launched in 2023 by Oliver Heber Books, a Michigan-based publisher started by author Tanya Anne Crosby. It accepts submissions both from agented writers and directly from authors, though the available snippet cuts off before listing specific genre or manuscript requirements.
More infoA niche press focused entirely on instructional and inspirational titles for artists and crafters, ranging from absolute beginners to working professionals. Submissions must be heavily illustrated, technique-driven projects — general trade, fiction, or text-only proposals are outside their remit.
More infoAn Arizona-based independent press specializing in science fiction and fantasy titles, started by Bob Nelson and J.A. Giunta and grown out of an earlier self-publishing venture that expanded into book publishing around 2010. Submitters should expect a small-press operation with a narrow genre focus.
More infoA small independent press operating out of South Wales that focuses on science fiction and fantasy titles. Alongside its regular list, it is taking submissions for a themed anthology titled "They Are Still Here," though the excerpt cuts off before the guidelines and dates.
More infoA small independent press based in Wisconsin, founded in 2011 and operated by a husband-and-wife team, that puts out books across a variety of categories including fiction. The available snippet cuts off before listing current submission requirements, so writers should verify what the press is open to before querying.
More infoShadow Mountain is a trade imprint under Deseret Book, publishing mainly fiction for a general readership, while its parent company handles more explicitly faith-oriented titles. The available information does not spell out submission windows, agent requirements, or category restrictions.
More infoA small independent press operating out of South Wales that focuses on speculative fiction, specifically science fiction and fantasy. Alongside its regular list, it is taking submissions for a themed anthology titled "They Are Still Here," though full payment and guideline details are cut off in the available text.
More infoA Cheltenham-based UK press specializing in history-focused nonfiction, plus broader nonfiction titles and memoir. Submitters must have a nonfiction project — fiction and poetry queries are not accepted.
More infoA horror-focused small press centered on LGBTQ+ storytelling, prioritizing queer authors while still accepting work from allies. Submissions must feature substantive, non-stereotypical LGBTQ+ representation rather than token characters.
More infoA Quarto Publishing Group imprint that produces heavily illustrated, design-forward titles centered on entertainment and pop culture subjects. Submitters should have highly visual concepts in that space; the listing gives no stated open-submission window or deadline.
More infoEpic Ink is a Quarto Publishing Group imprint specializing in heavily illustrated, design-driven books tied to entertainment properties and pop culture. Submitters should have projects that lend themselves to a strong visual presentation rather than text-only manuscripts.
More infoMarble Press is a children's book publisher launched in 2022, with one imprint devoted to picture books and middle grade and another aimed at the very youngest readers; a further imprint was added in 2026, though details are cut off in the available text. Submitters should expect a juvenile-focused list and verify current imprint guidelines before pitching.
More infoA category romance imprint sitting under the Harlequin/Mills & Boon umbrella at HarperCollins, focused on glamorous, high-emotion contemporary romance for the Presents/Modern line. Submitters should expect line-specific length and tone requirements typical of Harlequin's series romance program; the snippet itself lists sibling imprints (Afterglow, Carina Press, Love Inspired, etc.) rather than detailed guidelines.
More infoA long-standing UK-based nonfiction house with strong distribution reach across Britain, and majority owner of a significant distribution arm. Submitters should have a nonfiction project suited to a British readership.
More infoA JMS Books imprint that publishes LGBTQ-focused fiction written for a young adult readership; submitters should also review the parent press's guidelines for additional context. Manuscripts must center gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender characters and themes.
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