“Dan’s experience with publishing certainly instilled confidence in my finished product. With his help, I signed two contracts in a three-month period!”
—Jeffrey A. Denman, author of three traditionally-published books
You want to get published, but . . . where can you find a list of book publishing companies and submission guidelines?
If you’ve been hard at work crafting an incredible nonfiction manuscript and now find yourself thinking things like . . .
Who are the Big 5 publishing houses in the US?
Which publishers don’t require literary agents?
Where can I find publishers’ guidelines for submitting a nonfiction book proposal?
Which traditional publishers are looking for new authors?
Which publishing companies are accepting submissions in 2024?
You’re not alone.
(And yes, it really does feel impossible to find a list of traditional publishers like this online. Who knew?)
You just want someone to tell you which US publisher(s) or imprint(s) you should reach out to (whether or not you have an agent) and how to correctly submit your manuscript.
Is that too much to ask?
The traditional book publishing landscape is constantly changing—and fast!
Presses buy each other out all the time.
New imprints spring up frequently.
Publishers stop accepting unsolicited queries and proposals.
And publishers quietly close.
🫤🤷
So you know what that means, right?
You need a list of American book publishing companies that’s been meticulously updated this year.
One that gives you:
- A well organized list of nonfiction publishers (and their imprints)
- Submission guidelines (if they’re even accepting submissions in 2024)
- 100+ pages of information—which includes dozens of publishing companies
- The full spectrum of traditional publishing houses: Big 5, independent trade publishers, university presses, etc.
And here’s some great news . . .
You just found a unique author resource dedicated to people like you—nonfiction authors who want to get their books traditionally published.
Introducing . . .
The 2024 List of Traditional Book Publishers for Nonfiction Authors
The only resource of its kind for nonfiction authors!
(And the one that’s up-to-date.)
With the updated list you can:
➜ Find the best publisher for your nonfiction book
➜ Save yourself hours of aimless Googling
➜ Follow the correct submission guidelines
➜ Submit your book proposal with ease!
For only $19 . . .
“When it was time to start preparing the book for submission to my publisher, I turned to Dan to help me shepherd the manuscript through that long process.”
—Eric A. Cheezum, author of Chessie: A Cultural History of the Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster
This seems like a good time to introduce myself.
Hi—I’m Daniel Tortora.
History professor turned nonfiction editor and publishing coach—
On a mission to help you sail through the traditional book publishing process with ease.
Too many authors find themselves assuming they can tackle publishing without support. And when they go looking for it—they don’t always find it. (It’s a weird world out here.)
I would know. I traditionally published two books—one of them a prestigious-award-winner which went on to be housed in 1,100+ libraries!
Friends started knocking on my door because they wanted guidance as they began to pitch their book proposals.
I’ve spent the last 6+ years perfecting this process, because I understand how competitive traditional publishing is, how quickly the publishing industry moves, and how there is so little room for error.
I’ve helped hundreds of hopeful authors like you take charge of the traditional book publishing process—and that starts with identifying where you want to publish your book.
“Dan is a godsend to authors. I can’t imagine publishing my next book without his help, expertise, and knowledge.”
—Samantha Shad, author of Write Through the Crisis
What’s actually in this traditional publishing companies list?
The only resource of its kind dedicated to nonfiction authors with traditional publishing dreams.
You get:
► A full listing of publishing companies with a description of each publisher (or imprint) in their own words
► A link to their website and their submission guidelines (and if they’re accepting unsolicited proposals)
► Dozens of traditional publishing houses looking for book manuscripts
► Updated info for 2024
► 100+ pages
Join the dozens of authors who’ve used this list to publish their books . . .
This list of publishers and submission guidelines is ideal for authors writing in these genres:
How this list of publishers is organized . . .
► Introduction to traditional publishing in the US
(Big 5, independent trade publishers, and university presses)
► List of publishers of nonfiction books, no agent required
(independent publishing companies)
► List of publishers, agent required
(independent publishing companies and Big 5)
► List of university presses
FAQ
FAQ
+ When should I buy this list?
If you’re considering traditional publishing, you’ll want this list. Before you can finish and send your query letter or your proposal, you’ll want to see what your options are and what potential publishers are looking for!
+ What will I be able to do with this list?
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!
+ What exactly is a traditional publishing company? What is an imprint?
There’s more about the traditional publishing industry and the types of publishers in 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. They pay you an advance and/or a cut of the profits from sales (royalties). You don’t ever pay them. Imprints are brand names used to publish books in a specific genre or for a specific audience. Some imprints are once-independent publishers that have been acquired.
+ Which traditional publishers are included in this list?
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.
+ Can I really get published without an agent?
You can! Dozens of publishers are accepting unsolicited book proposals in 2024. You’ll have the most up-to-date information available, so you can reach out yourself, if you’d like.
+ Aside from authors, who else has bought this list?
Freelance editors and book designers, booksellers, librarians, and author coaches.
+ I’m not an American. Should I still buy this list?
Probably not—unless you intend to publish with a US publishing company.
+ Are refunds available?
No. All sales are final. It’s an incredible resource (available for just $19) that took weeks to curate and verify. I’m confident you’ll find this list helpful. If you have any questions about this list of publishers before buying, just ask!
“It is clear that the financial investment I made was worth 100% of the cost.”
—Jeffrey A. Denman, author of three traditionally-published books
Next steps toward getting your nonfiction book published!
1️⃣ Get your $19 copy of The 2024 Nonfiction Publishers List
2️⃣ Find your ideal nonfiction book publisher and learn what they’re looking for
3️⃣ Submit your author query letter and/or your book proposal
Ready for instant access to this one-of-a-kind list?
And to be one step closer to getting a book deal?!
“I never could have published this book without Dan’s help. Not only that, but getting published seemed to go so smoothly.”
—Eric A. Cheezum, author of Chessie: A Cultural History of the Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster