Brandylane is a small, independent press, founded in 1985, that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens books. California publishing fiction novels and short stories, poetry, and graphic. Many of the small publishers below focus on literary fiction, but there are some for. Below you will find our complete list of 3 publishers that currently accepting submissions. How small, scrappy local book presses have turned l. Hip pocket press is the imprint of poets gail rudd entrekin and charles entrekin in orinda, california omnidawn. Farrar, straus and giroux fsg is an american book publishing company, founded in 1946 by roger w. Floricanto press publishes between 30 to 40 latino book titles a year. He is the author of numerous poetry collections and books.
The firm is renowned for its international list of literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and childrens books. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers, childrens book publishers. Booklength literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Hip pocket press is the imprint of poets gail rudd entrekin and charles entrekin in orinda, california. The strategic book group also includes kindle and ebook consulting, writers services, a booktofilm division, and a global foreign rights department.
Founded in 1955, with nearly 200 books in print, city lights publishes cuttingedge fiction, poetry, memoirs, literary. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who. The majority of chapbooks are published via contests. Bookbaby are leading poetry publishers, specializing in chapbook printing and selfpublishing poetry, from cover design to print on demand. In 2001, california established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by dana gioia, who was appointed to a twoyear term in 2015.
Book publishers in california book publishing directory. These are simply publishers from the great state of california. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. Waterton publishing company publishes and sells quality adult fiction books, young adult books, childrens books, art books, inspirational books, essays, and short stories.
We believe that books make a difference, that lives and the world are changed by the. Selfpublish a poetry book poetry morris publishing. Whether youre an individual author with a collection of narrative poetry, cowboy poetry, or nursery rhymes, or a teacher. Founded in 1982, the press is exclusively meant to publish books and novels by women. Northern california journals and presses sonoma county. I have written before about the fact that most poetry manuscript publishers charge their readers to submit. Action publishing is a west coast independent publisher. The four quartets prize is for a unified and complete sequence of poems published in america in a print or online journal, chapbook, or book.
Academicapress is an independent scholarly press specializing in monographs. Kellys cove press publishers of california art and. Book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, poetry book publishers, short story book publishers, small. Chapbook fellowships psas chapbook program publishes each. Publishers of poetry, short story anthologies, and literary novels. We also publish periodical print versions of able muse. California book publishers book publishing companies. Cull with the intention of keeping creative literature alive. Manic d press is an american literary press based in san francisco, california publishing fiction novels and short stories, poetry, and graphic novels. They accept submissions only during their reading period from may 1 to july 15 annually. Selfpublishing is ideal for all kinds of poetry projects. Best poetry network is a network of accomplished poets, writers, and authors.
Recommended northern california journals and presses 400 and falling press established. A non profit multicultural womens press in san francisco, aunt lute foundation is a boutique publisher. Small press distribution spd is a nonprofit literary arts organization located in berkeley, california. Independent booksellers are becoming popular again. Omnidawn publishing is fiscally sponsored through the 2430 arts alliance, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our team did extensive research to find every poetry publisher we could get in touch with that is currently accepting poetry submissions from authors. The individual listings below are the chapbook publishers i found which do not charge submission fees, reading fees, or contest fees.
As their name indicates, the core of their mission is to act as an umbrella distributor and marketer for. Colleen dunn bates became a publisher almost in spite of herself. Welcome to our listing of california book publishers. Its so important to do your homework before sending your manuscript to a publisher. Make sure to take notes for each publisher you research. Strategic book publishing sbp is a member of the strategic book group which has published over 1. Fence books takes poetry, fiction, and critical texts and anthologies from. Our latino book publication program include titles on poetry, fiction, non fiction, biograhies, linguistics, short stories, essays. You can read about that here if you want to know more.
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