Small and Independent Publishers
Your Small Press Submission Checklist
If you’ve decided to seek a press that accepts unagented work, here’s a checklist to help you make a submission list you can feel confident in.
Agents and Editors Aren’t Always Right About Market Potential
It doesn’t bode well for the publishing industry’s future when acquisition decisions are based solely on an author’s past sales history.
When Is It Smart to Submit Your Work to a University Press? (You’d Be Surprised!)
When a Vermont author’s book was accepted by a New Mexico university press, she decided to ask its editors about the acquisitions process.
Why You Should Consider a University Press for Your Book
University presses are not just for scholars, and many are far more open-minded than you may think.
Should You Publish Your Book with a Small Press? Two Literary Agents Advise
Literary agents Michelle Brower and Jennifer Chen Tran discuss the pros and cons of small presses, querying strategy, and much more.
3 Unique Research Methods for Identifying Small Publishers
Small presses are their own ecosystem. To understand the landscape, study the review sites, awards, and distributors catering specifically to that market.
How to Evaluate Small Publishers—Plus Digital-Only Presses and Hybrids
As the publishing industry has transformed in the digital age, small press activity has proliferated. Here's how authors can evaluate their offerings.
Publishing With a Small Press: Straddling the Indie-Traditional Gap
Working with a small press is an option many authors never consider. It’s the shadowy middle ground between self-pub and a Big Five contract.
Better Than Fall Back: The Small Press Option
Some writers think a small press is something you have to make the best of. Yet small presses can often serve as a first—even best—option. Three case studies show why.