39 YA romance publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
Congratulations on writing your young adult (YA) romance novel! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent, and I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy or vanity publishers.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your YA romance is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration.
Tundra Book Group
Tundra Book Group is Canada's oldest English children's book publisher. They are currently only accepting manuscripts from underrepresented communities.
Genre: Middle grade and YA fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Spencer Hill Press
Spencer Hill Press was founded in 2010 and specializes in YA and New Adult contemporary romance.
Genre: YA and New Adult contemporary romance.
Word count: Not stated.Partridge Island Publishing
Partridge Island Publishing is a small press located in New Brunswick.
Genre: Literary and commercial fiction.
Word count: Full-length novels and novellas.Beacon Publishing Group
Beacon Publishing Group is based in New York.
Genre: All genres of fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.DCB Young Readers
DCB Young Readers is a Canadian imprint of Cormorant Books.
Genre: Middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction by Canadian authors.
Word count: Not stated.Brother Mockingbird
Brother Mockingbird is a small, independent publisher committed to the discovery of talented writers.
Genre: Fiction. They will not consider erotica.
Word count: Not stated.Pegasus Publishers
Pegasus Publishers have been publishing high-quality Christian books for over 25 years, offering traditional and hybrid contracts.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Borealis Press
Borealis Press publishes most genres but focuses on works by Canadian authors or Canadian oriented materia.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Decadent Publishing
Decadent Publishing is a romance fiction publisher. They are always looking for submissions for their main line as well as ongoing series and special calls.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.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.Bywater Books
Bywater Books primarily publishes lesbian and feminist fiction.
Genre: Lesbian and feminist fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: At least 60,000 words.Sapphire Books
Sapphire Books publishes manuscripts by lesbian authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Albert Whitman & Company
Albert Whitman & Company was founded over a century ago with the goal of making good books that kids want to read.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.Embraced
Embrace is the New Adult romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: NA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Charlesbridge
Charlesbridge is on the lookout for high-quality books for young people that will help create lifelong readers and learners.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children, teens and adults.
Word count: Not stated.UpLit Press
UpLit Press publishes books with a positive message.
Genre: Fiction and memoir. They do not accept crime, horror or anything that glorifies violence.
Word count: Not stated.Pan Macmillan Australia
Pan Macmillan Australia is committed to investing in Australian authors and publishes a variety of bestselling books.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Lodestone Books (Collective Ink)
Lodestone Books is the YA/NA imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: YA/NA fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Entangled Publishing
Entangled Publishing is an independent, women-owned publisher of romantic fiction, with imprints focused on specific genres under the romance banner, releasing over 30 novels each month.
Genre: Single-title romantic fantasy, science fiction and paranormal. Connected books with series potential are welcome.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.Amble Press
Amble Press publishes fiction from writers who identify as people of color or those writing across the broader queer spectrum.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 45,000 to 100,000 words.Red Deer Press
Red Deer Press publishes upscale children's books, YA and adult fiction.
Genre: Children's, middle grade and YA fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Boroughs Publishing Group
Boroughs Publishing Group is an e-publisher that loves romance, a great story, and compelling characters.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 words.Text Publishing
Text Publishing is an independent Melbourne-based publisher of fiction and nonfiction. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Genre: General fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000-120,000 words.ECW Press
ECW Press has published close to 1,000 books, including nonfiction, poetry and fiction.
Genre: Fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Interlude Press
Interlude Press is a boutique publisher of award-winning LGBTQ+ fiction.
Genre: Well-crafted original novels featuring diverse casts with lead characters from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Word count: 60,000 to 90,000 words.Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, nonfiction and genre fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Penguin Random House Australia
Penguin Random House Australia comprises an adult and children’s publishing division. They accept manuscripts from Australian and New Zealand residents or citizens.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Thistle (Tell-tale Publishing)
Thistle is Tell-tale Publishing's middle grade and YA imprint.
Genre: Middle grade and YA romance and fantasy.
Word count: 40,000 to 55,000 words.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.Pelican Book Group
Pelican Book Group is a Christian publisher of Christian fiction.
Genre: Christian romance.
Word count: 15,000 words and over.Penguin Random House New Zealand
Penguin Random House New Zealand celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
Word count: Around 80,000 words (guideline).Holiday House
Holiday House is a publisher of children's books, specializing in quality hardcovers.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.Evernight Publishing
Evernight is a popular indie publisher that prefers to publish popular tropes.
Genre: Romance in a variety of sub-genres.
Word count: 16,000 to 100,000 words.Second Story Press
Second Story Press is a feminist publisher who focuses on publishing Canadian authors.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction looking at the lives of girls and women, social justice and children's empowerments from Canadian authors.
Word count: Not stated.Page Street Publishing
Page Street Publishing publishes over 150 titles per year in a variety of genres.
Genre: Young adult fiction, nonfiction and adult horror.
Word count: Not stated.Entangled Teen
Entangled Teen is the YA romance imprint of Entangled Publishing.
Genre: YA romance including contemporary, suspense, near-future sci-fi, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
Word count: 70,000 to 120,000 words.MidnightSun Publishing
MidnightSun Publishing grew from a disenchantment with the established publishing houses in Australia. They want their readers to be entertained and accept manuscript submissions in the first week of every month.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction. They are not accepting poetry, horror, romance or memoirs at this time.
Word count: Not stated.CamCat Books
CamCat Publishing opened in 2019 and takes pride in facilitating and engaging communication between their readers and writers.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction. They will not publish erotica or books with strong religious or political slants.
Word count: 60,000 to 100,000 words.Northodox Press
Northodox Press publishes fiction from authors born in or currently living in Northern England.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Good luck with your manuscript submissions.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. Otherwise, take a look at my genre-specific list of publishers for romance, fantasy and science fiction.