11 LitRPG publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in December 2024
You’ve finished your LitRPG novel and now it’s time to pitch it to a publisher! All of the publishers listed here are currently on the look out for manuscript submissions from authors without a literary agent. I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy and vanity publishers from this list.
As LitRPG is a niche and growing genre I’ve only included publishers who have explicitly said they accept LitRPG or have previously published LitRPG.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback and a quick turnaround time.
Aethon Books
Aethon Books is a publisher dedicated to readers, passionate about publishing the next generation of fantasy and science fiction novels.
Genre: Fantasy and science fiction.
Word count: Novel length work.Tiny Fox Press
Tiny Fox Press is in search of engaging stories needing a great home. They also boast a bearded dragon on their staff who leads a double life as a very tiny fox.
Genre: Fantasy, SciFi, and YA.
Word count: Not stated.Bancroft Press
Bancroft Press is a publisher without a niche! They publish titles they're passionate about.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Severed Press
Severed Press is an independent publisher of horror and science fiction, proud of the diversity of their authors.
Genre: Horror and science fiction, including LitRPG, apocalyptic, killer sea creatures and dinosaurs.
Word count: Minimum of 30,000 words.Timeless Wind
Timeless Wind is an independent publisher of fantasy and science fiction established in 2020.
Genre: Progression fantasy and gamelit/LitRPG books
Word count: Not stated.Orbit Works
Orbit Works is the digital imprint of Orbit, publishing science fiction and fantasy.
Genre: Science fiction and fantasy.
Word count: 70,000 words and above.Portal Books
Portal Books is a digital publishing house, specializing in LitRPG, Dungeon Core, Cultivation and Progression Fantasy.
Genre: Cultivation/Progression Fantasy, Dungeon Core or LitRPG.
Word count: 100,000 words and above.The Legion Publishers
The Legion Publishers is owned by authors and experts in the Gamelit and LitRPG genres.
Genre: LitRPG, Gamelit, Dungeon Core, Cultivation, Magical Academy, Harem, and Cyberpunk.
Word count: 75,000 words and above.Shadow Alley Press
Shadow Alley Press strives to entertain readers with the best books in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Action-Adventure.
Genre: Gamelit (adventure or slice of life), LitRPG, Cultivation, Magical Academy, Dungeon Core, Harem, High/Epic Fantasy, Military Sci-Fi and Space Opera.
Word count: 75,000 words to 150,000 words.Royal Guard Publishing
Royal Guard was established in 2020 and is a digital publisher of LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Harem Lit and Cultivation Fantasy. Please note that Royal Guard is seeking writrers who are motivated and deadline driven as you'll be asked to write on a strict timeline.
Genre: LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Harem Lit and Cultivation Fantasy.
Word count: They are looking for writers who write series.Level Up Publishing
Level Up Publishing was established in 2019 and is a dedicated LitRPG/GameLit publisher. They are an imprint of Ockham Publishing Group.
Genre: LitRPG/GameLit.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.