3 Small Presses Open to Unagented Submissions for a Limited Time
As they say, spring is the time of new beginnings. It’s also the best time to submit your unpublished manuscripts. Three small publishers are open to unagented submissions for the next couple of months.
Four Small Presses Welcome Unagented Works
If you’re a writer seeking publication, take advantage of the summer months to submit your work. These four small publishers welcome unagented submissions of literary novels, mystery, romance, fantasy, and science fiction.
4 Small Presses Accept Unagented General Fiction, Genres, Nonfiction
Spring is not just for spring cleaning and gardening. It’s a great time to submit manuscripts. If you don’t have a literary agent, check out these four publishers that are willing to consider submissions directly from writers.
6 Small Presses Focus on Regional Fiction and Nonfiction
Small presses can focus on niche markets, an advantage they have over big publishers. If your novel has a strong sense of place, check out these six publishers that specialize in regional titles. They welcome both agented and unagented submissions.
4 Small Presses in UK Welcome Unagented Submissions
If you’re seeking traditional publication but you don’t have literary representation, look into publishing companies across the pond. These four small presses don’t prohibit non-U.K. submissions on their websites, but if you live outside of the U.K., mention it in your query or submission.
5 Publishers that Accept Unagented Romance & Other Genre Novels
There’s a reason genre fiction is called popular fiction. Those who love genre fiction, from thriller to romance to horror and fantasy, are among the most loyal and voracious readers. If you are a genre novelist without a literary agent, check out the following small presses that welcome unagented submissions.
Small Press: 2 Opportunities to Submit to Black Lawrence Press
Black Lawrence Press is open to unsolicited and unagented submissions from June 1-30. In July, the publisher will accept entries for the St. Lawrence Book Award for first poetry and short-story collections.
Small Presses: Opportunities for Unagented Writers
Two small publishers are open to unagented and unsolicited submissions within the next few weeks. Tayen Lane Publishing is seeking short stories for two anthologies until the end of March, while Black Balloon Publishing will consider manuscripts in April. Both companies publish a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books.
Small Presses: 2 Oregon Publishers Accept Unagented Submissions
Two Oregon-based publishers are open to unagented submissions. Forest Avenue Press is looking for literary fiction, while Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing welcomes nonfiction, fiction, and poetry.
3 HarperCollins Digital Imprints Accept Unagented & Unsolicited Submissions
Three digital imprints owned by HarperCollins, a Big Five publishing company, are seeking manuscripts for romance, mystery, suspense, thriller, and visionary or “transformational” fiction. If you have an unpublished manuscript in those genres, start the New Year right and prepare your work for submission.