2025 List of Traditional Book Publishing Companies (Nonfiction)
2025 List of Traditional Book Publishing Companies (Nonfiction)
You want to get published, but finding a publisher that’s a fit for your book seems like a challenge. Where can you find a comprehensive and up-to-date list of book publishing companies and submission guidelines?
The traditional book publishing landscape is constantly changing!
➜ Mergers and acquisitions are frequent.
➜ New imprints spring up often.
➜ And it’s hard to keep track of who publishes what.
What you really need is a list of American book publishing companies that’s been meticulously updated.
One that gives you:
A well-organized list of nonfiction publishers (and their imprints)
Submission guidelines (and whether or not you need an agent to submit your book proposal)
150+ pages of information—with dozens of publishing companies
The full spectrum of traditional publishing houses: Big 5, independent trade publishers, university presses, etc.
Because . . .
You want help determining which publisher(s) or imprint(s) you should reach out to, whether or not you have an agent, and how to submit your manuscript—what that publisher is looking for.
(And no, that’s not too much to ask.)
Great news:
You just found the only author resource dedicated nonfiction authors like you who want to get their books traditionally published!
And for just $15, you get:
A digital download with a full listing of publishing companies with a description of the publisher (or imprint) in their own words
A link to their submission guidelines (if they're accepting unsolicited submissions)
Hundreds of traditional publishing houses
Updated info for 2025—
150+ pages
Once your purchase is complete,
Get your digital copy of the 2025 Nonfiction Publishers List
Find your ideal nonfiction book publisher and learn what they’re looking for
Submit your author query letter and/or your book proposal
Get one step closer to getting a book deal!
I can’t to see you get one step closer to getting traditionally published!
Read more about the 2025 List of Traditional Book Publishers for Nonfiction Authors here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When should I buy this list?
A: As soon as you’re considering pursuing a traditional publisher for your book! You’ll see what your options are and what potential publishers are looking for so you can finish and send your query letter and/or your proposal.
Q: What will I be able to do with this list?
A: You’ll be able to identify potential publishers for your book! Conveniently browse and search the PDF, which is full of helpful info and tips about getting published! You’ll have a list of publishers (and imprints) that you can approach without an agent, and a list of publishers that you can approach only with an agent. You’ll have links to publisher websites and submission guidelines, and for each publisher, you’ll see what they publish and how they describe themselves, in their own words. You’ll be one step closer to getting a book deal!
Q: What exactly is a traditional publishing company? What is an imprint?
A: There’s more about the traditional publishing industry and the types of publishers that are on the list! In short, a traditional publishing company (i.e., HarperCollins or the other Big 5 publishing companies) acquires book manuscripts. They edit, package, distribute, market, and sell books. You never pay them. They pay you an advance and/or a cut of the profits from sales (royalties). Imprints are brand names used to publish books in a specific genre or for a specific audience. Some imprints are the names of once-independent publishers that have been acquired.
Q: Which traditional publishers are included in this list?
A: Nearly all of the US-based traditional publishers of nonfiction books. Several hundred in all, each with their nonfiction imprints listed. Whether you’re looking for a Christian or conservative publisher, a liberal or an LGBTQIA+ publisher, you’ll find plenty of options among the many publishers on this list. I sell a separate List of Traditional Christian Book Publishers that would be a better fit if your book is written exclusively for the Christian market.
Q: Can I really get published without an agent?
A: You can! Dozens of publishers are accepting unsolicited book proposals in 2025. You’ll have the most up-to-date information available, so you can reach out yourself, if you’d like. I’ve got some more helpful information about finding an agent, and it’s in the digital download.
Q: Aside from authors, who else has bought this list?
A: Freelance editors and book designers, booksellers, librarians, and author coaches.
Q: I’m not an American. Should I still buy this list?
A: Probably not—unless you intend to publish with a US publishing company.
Q: Are refunds available?
A: No. All sales are final. It’s a comprehensive, time-saving resource that took weeks to curate and verify. I’m confident you’ll find this list helpful. If you have questions about this list of publishers before buying, just ask.
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