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Addicus Books

Nonfiction
Addicus Books, Inc. was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. We are committed to producing exceptional nonfiction books, with a particular focus on consumer health titles. Our team includes expert authors, including several physicians, and highly skilled editors who ensure that our books are clear and concise. Our graphics specialists work tirelessly to create attractive designs that capture readers attention.
Submissions-Guidelines:  https://addicusbooks.com/wp/submission-guidelines/

American-Book Publishing

Book, Periodical Publishing
LinkedIn: P.O. BOX 65624, Salt Lake City, Utah 84165-0624, US

Arsenal Pulp Press

Lliterary Fiction, Westerns, Romances, New Age, Literary And Art Studies, Political/Sociological Studies, and More. 
Arsenal Pulp Press is a book publisher in Vancouver, Canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction, nonfiction and poetry; books on social issues; gender studies; LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC  literature; graphic novels and non-fiction; children’s and young adult literature; regional history; cookbooks; alternative crafts; and books in translation. We are interested in literature that engages and challenges readers, and which asks probing questions about the world around us.

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Ballantine Books (Random House Group)

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Women’s Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Multicultural, Cooking, Food, NonFiction, Health and Welklness, and more.
The Ballantine Books Group, part of the Random House family, publishes a wide range of fiction and nonfiction that entertains, informs, and inspires. Our goal is to seek out and cultivate the most compelling, varied, and distinctive storytellers—and to bring their work to the broadest possible audience of readers. Our list is comprised of several imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, and Delacorte. Ballantine was founded in 1952 by legendary publishers Ian and Betty Ballantine. From the beginning, we have sought out authors whose work is defined by the intersection of quality and wide appeal.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.randomhousebooks.com/faq/

Barbour Publishing

Bibles, Devotionals, Fiction, NonFiction, Kids, Teen, Spanish
Since our beginning as “Book Bargains” in 1981, much has happened to transform this company from a small remainder seller into a prominent Christian publisher. When Hugh Barbour began buying and reselling other publishers’ excess stock, he was introducing a new concept to Christian bookstores. Soon, though, the new company began publishing its own titles, beginning with the classic allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress in 1984.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.barbourbooks.com/frequently-asked-questions
https://www.barbourbooks.com/writers-guidelines-barbour-publishing

Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)

Fiction, Christ-centered Nonfiction, Historical and Contempoary Romance, Amish Fiction, Romantic Suspense and more.
Bethany House has been publishing high-quality books for more than 60 years. From humble beginnings as the publishing arm of a missions organization, we are now a division of Baker Publishing Group, the industry’s largest independent Christian book publisher. Bethany House nonfiction includes award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors who are influential teachers, pastors, and ministry leaders. Our list encompasses a variety of subjects that help readers deepen their faith, including Christian living, devotions, family resources, and many more.
Submissions – Guidelines: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/contact/submission-policy

 

 

 

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Doubleday Publishing

Biography and Memoir, Bsiness and Economics, Classics, Cooking, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Health, Hisdtorical Fiction, History, Fiction, Mystery and Thriller, Nature, Poetry, Politics, Science, Self-Help Social Science, Spirituality and Religion, Sports, Travel.
Doubleday was founded in 1897, when Frank Nelson Doubleday formed Doubleday & McClure Company in partnership with magazine publisher Samuel McClure. Among their first bestsellers was The Day’s Work by Rudyard Kipling. Today, Doubleday and its Nan A. Talese imprint publish an array of commercial fiction, literary fiction and serious nonfiction titles.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://knopfdoubleday.com/contact-us/

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Harlequin

Romance from Sweet to Paranormal and Fantasy
Harlequin was founded in 1949 and has experienced more than 70 years of success as a leading publisher of books for women.  As a division of HarperCollins, Harlequin publishes more than 100 titles a month, in both print and digital formats, in 17 countries and 16 languages.  Harlequin titles regularly hit the New York Times, USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly and Bookscan bestseller lists, including appearances at the coveted #1 position.  We offer readers a broad range of reading in many genres, from general and women’s fiction to young adult and narrative nonfiction, and more.  To date we have sold over 6.8 billion books.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/
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HarperCollins

Kids, Teens, Christrian, Romance, Biography, Cookbooks, History, Religion and Inspration, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mystery, and more.
Authors and their work are at the center of everything we do. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Booker Prize. We are proud to provide our authors with unprecedented editorial excellence, marketing reach, long-standing connections with booksellers, and industry-leading insight into reader and consumer behavior. Our unique global collaboration model and expertise help us extend our authors’ reach to the broadest possible audience—bringing the best to readers around the world.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/services-sales-rights#for-authors

Houghton Mifflin Harcord Publishing Co.

Children’s Books, Novels, NonFiction
HMH crates engaging, dynamic and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to K-12 and beyond the classroom, serving more than 50 million students in more than 150 countries. Available through multiple media, our content meets the needs of students, teachers, parents and lifelong learners, no matter where and how they learn.

 

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ImaJinn Books

Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Mystery and Suspense, New Adult Erotica, Paranormal, Regency and Historica Romance, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Heroes for every romance reader’s wish . . . sweet or naughty, living in the old days or the nowadays, in your own  backyard or on a distant planet.  He may be the man of your dreams or the man who could exist only in your dreams. Either way, you’ll find him here. Welcome to ImaJinn Books. Join the ImaJinnNation.Submissions – Guidelines: http://www.imajinnbooks.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=22

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Kensington 

Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery and Thriller, Romance, Western, Non-Fiction
Kensington Publishing Corp. is an independent, family-owned book publisher founded in 1974 and based in New York City. Known for the diversity of the authors and books it publishes, Kensington releases more than 300 fiction and non-fiction titles each year, providing readers with a range of popular genres such as thrillers, romance, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and non-fiction, as well as true-crime, western, sci-fi, and speculative fiction titles. The house of New York Times bestselling authors, including Fern Michaels, Lisa Jackson, William W. Johnstone, Joanne Fluke, Mary Monroe, Dr. Jen Gunter, Ellen Marie Wiseman, and many others, its imprints include Kensington Books, Dafina, Zebra, Pinnacle, Kensington Cozies, John Scognamiglio Books, Citadel Press, Lyrical Press, and Erewhon Books
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/pages/submissions/

 

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Macmillan

Romance, Thriller, Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Comics, Horror, Politics, Children
Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world’s most cherished authors and creators.  Our imprints publish a wide range of genres and formats for every kind of reader — from adult fiction and nonfiction to many inspired children’s books. Our list features bestselling, award-winning literary talent, including the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.  As a part of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, we are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — that are not just learned, they are lived. We strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company, where everyone feels supported and empowered.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://us.macmillan.com/contact

Mills & Boon (Harlequin Australia)

Modern, Medical, Historical, Heros, True Love, Desire
Founded in 1908, Mills & Boon is the UK’s number one publisher of romantic fiction.  Across every romance genre, from historical to contemporary, rom-com to erotica, our compelling, uplifting romances guarantee an instant escape to fantasy worlds, and the heart-warming reassurance of ‘happily ever after’. We are proud to publish over 1,300 authors, including international chart-topper Nora Roberts, RoNA winner Annie O’Neill and multi-million copy bestseller Sharon Kendrick.  Mills & Boon publish over 700 new titles a year, with manuscripts from 200 authors living in the UK and a further 1,300 worldwide. Every 10 seconds there is a new Mills & Boon book sold within the UK.   There are currently 6 different Mills & Boon series, with something for everyone:
Submissions – Guidelines:  https://www.millsandboon.co.uk/pages/aspiring-authors

MIRA Books (Harlequin)

Contemporary Romance,  Women’s Fiction, Suspense, Romantic Susp[ense, Small Town and Rural Fiction, Family Life Fiction
Discover the brightest stars in adult fiction, from bestselling authors to exciting debuts.  MIRA publishes outstanding fiction across a variety of genres. An imprint of Harlequin/HarperCollins.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/

Mystic-Ink Publishing

Spiritual, Shamanic, new age, transcendent nature Phantastic Fiction  in the paranormal genres of magical realism, horror, supernatural thrillers, and science fiction.
Independent publisher based in San Diego since 2000.
https://mysticinkpublishing.com/mystic-ink/contact/

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Nature

Magazine, report original scientific research (the main results and conclusions must not have been published or submitted elsewhere), are of outstanding scientific importance, reach a conclusion of interest to an interdisciplinary readership.
 Nature—the leading international weekly journal of science first published in 1869—to selective subject-specific subscription journals including Nature Genetics and Nature Physics and broad open-access journals such as Nature Communications and Scientific Reports, there is a home for your research within our family of journals. We’re committed to providing more options for authors in the open access arena too. The Communications journals, a group of high-quality, selective, open access multidisciplinary journals, published their first articles in 2018. Our Nature Reviews titles showcase authoritative, accessible and significant review content. High-quality graphics and enhanced content provide context and explanation, whatever your discipline.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.nature.com/nature/for-authors

 

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Penguin Publishing Group

Popular, Fiction, Nonfiction, Kids
Penguin Books was originally founded in the UK in 1935 by Allen Lane, who envisioned a collection of quality, attractive books affordable enough to be “bought as easily and casually as a packet of cigarettes.,  A United States office opened in 1939, called Penguin Books Ltd. In 1996, the group merged with Putnam Berkley to become Penguin Putnam, Inc., Penguin Group (USA) in 2003, and Penguin Publishing Group in 2014..  Today, Penguin Publishing Group is the largest division of Penguin Random House, Inc.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/contact-us

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St. Martin’s Press  (MacMillan Publishers

Romance, Thriller, Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Comics, Horror, Politics, Children
Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world’s most cherished authors and creators.  Our imprints publish a wide range of genres and formats for every kind of reader — from adult fiction and nonfiction to many inspired children’s books. Our list features bestselling, award-winning literary talent, including the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.  As a part of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, we are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — that are not just learned, they are lived. We strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company, where everyone feels supported and empowered.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://us.macmillan.com/contact

Santa Monica Press

How-to and Offbeat Books,  humor, biography, travel, and sports, Young Adult Fiuction, Young Adult Narrative Non-Fiction
Santa Monica Press has been publishing an eclectic line of non-fiction books for over 25 years. Our critically acclaimed titles are sold in chain, independent, on-line, and university bookstores around the world, as well as in some of the most popular retail, gift, and museum outlets in North America. Our authors are recognized experts who are sought after by the media and receive newspaper, magazine, internet, social media, radio, and television coverage both nationally and internationally. At Santa Monica Press, we’re not afraid to cast a wide editorial net. Our list of lively and modern non-fiction titles includes books in such categories as pop culture, film, music, humor, biography, travel, and sports, as well as regional titles focused on California. We have recently added Young Adult Fiction and Young Adult Narrative Non-Fiction to our list! Remember to look for the shell.
Submissions – Guidelines:  https://www.santamonicapress.com/author-guidelines/

Scholastic, Inc.

Children’s Books and Magazines, Educators Material
The world’s largest publisher and distributor of English language children’s books and periodicals, as well as a leading educational publisher specialising in reading and technology. The leading and print publisher of reference products and operator of direct-to-home book clubs for children.

Simon & Schuster

Children, Crosswords, Fiction, History, Politics, Science Fiction, Teen, Biogrophy, Memoir, Cooking, Health and Wellness, Mystery, Detective, Romance Star Trek, Thrillers
Simon & Schuster is a leading international publisher dedicated to sharing a broad range of works that educate, entertain, and inspire readers of all ages. We publish books that represent many perspectives, to stimulate readers’ curiosity and intellectual exploration, and have the capacity to both inform and challenge our views, and to create change in the world. Our passionate commitment to excellence in all aspects of publishing is reflected in our unceasing effort to bring our authors’ works to the widest possible audience.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/c/biz-manuscript-submissions

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Thorndike Press

Biography, Christian, Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction, Romance, Young Audlt
Thorndike Press, from Gale, a part of Cengage Group, publishes large print books for readers of all ages. We offer bestsellers and bestselling authors — in fiction genres from romance, mystery, and western to nonfiction subgenres such as biography, history, and lifestyle. With money-saving standing order plans, simultaneous publication of original editions, and distribution of top titles from other publishers, Thorndike Press is your dependable one-stop shop for the best large print selection.​

Tor

Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Tor.com is an online magazine and community site that covers science fiction, fantasy, and all the many related subjects that interest us as readers.  We regularly publish new original short fiction from voices both new and legendary (and on very special occasions, both at once), as well as daily commentary on science fiction, fantasy, and related subjects from a wide range of writers from all corners of the field. Our aim is to explore, encourage, and enable interesting and rewarding conversations with and between readers.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.tor.com/submissions-guidelines/#Novella-Submissions-Guidelines

Tyndale House Publishers (Harper Collins Publishers)

Kids, Teens, Christrian, Romance, Biography, Cookbooks, History, Religion and Inspration, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mystery, and more.
Authors and their work are at the center of everything we do. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Booker Prize. We are proud to provide our authors with unprecedented editorial excellence, marketing reach, long-standing connections with booksellers, and industry-leading insight into reader and consumer behavior. Our unique global collaboration model and expertise help us extend our authors’ reach to the broadest possible audience—bringing the best to readers around the world.
Submissions – Guidelines: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/services-sales-rights#for-authors

 

 

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Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing 

Christian books
WaterBrook Mission – WaterBrook publishes books that inspire readers to find rich, spiritual purpose in their daily lives. We seek creative approaches and innovative messages that draw on the Bible, experiential learning, story, and practical guidance to help readers thrive as they follow Jesus amid the complexities and opportunities of life today.  
Submissions – Guidelines: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/frequently-asked-questions/

 

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Zondervan

Devotionals, Bible Study, Reference, Gift Books, Children’s, Nonfiction, Fiction
Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  With over 300 new, original books and Bibles published annually, Zondervan has been delivering transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curricula, academic resources and digital products for more than 80 years. Today, Zondervan operates out of Grand Rapids, MI, and the company’s products are sold in multiple formats, worldwide in more than 100 countries, translated into over 65 languages.
Submissions – Guidelines:  https://www.zondervan.com/about-us/manuscript-submissions/

Zebra

Popular, Fiction, Nonfiction, Kids
Part of the Penguin Books Group, was originally founded in the UK in 1935 by Allen Lane, who envisioned a collection of quality, attractive books affordable enough to be “bought as easily and casually as a packet of cigarettes.,  A United States office opened in 1939, called Penguin Books Ltd. In 1996, the group merged with Putnam Berkley to become Penguin Putnam, Inc., Penguin Group (USA) in 2003, and Penguin Publishing Group in 2014..  Today, Penguin Publishing Group is the largest division of Penguin Random House, Inc.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/contact-us

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