The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers

Have you tried and failed to find a literary agent? Grown tired of pitch sessions and query letters? See if this newly revised and updated resource can help.

The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers lists over 350 small presses, book contests, university presses, and independent publishers that take "unagented" submissions. The 2026 edition has an index to make your search even easier. And, there are publishers from the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia.

This book is for you if you have:

• • finished writing your book;
  • given up on finding an agent;
  • waited months for an agent to call you back;
  • longed for an editor to validate your creativity;
  • or, recoiled at the thought of self-publishing.

In this essential reference, you'll discover publishers for romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, sci fi, fantasy, poetry, literary fiction, history, self-help, spirituality, politics, sports, thrillers, Christian fiction, young adult fiction, and children's books. Best of all, the publishers in this book aren't vanity presses. They don't charge a fee to consider your manuscript. If they like your story, they will proofread your book, create a stunning cover, and upload your book into the online bookstores. Finally, when people ask where they can buy your book, you'll have an answer.

Isn't it time to transform your manuscript from a file on your hard drive into a finished book? Get started on your journey to becoming a published author. Buy The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers today!

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