Publishers for New Authors
Find an editorial path for your first manuscript, whatever the genre, and download the author questionnaire when you’re ready.
Choose your path
Pick your genre, then choose the topic that matches where you are.
mystery and thriller
memoir and nonfiction
anthologies and short stories
screenplays and scripts
Need help choosing? Start with the questionnaire, and we’ll guide you from there.
Topic Index
Browse by what you’re looking for. Each page links to the same topic for every other genre.
Topics
From finding a publisher to launching your book.
Finding the right publisherWhere to submitNext steps after your draftHow to find a publisherA publishing partnerManuscript submissionHow editors evaluate submissionsWhat to expectYour author pathWorking with editorsThe debut journeyGetting publishedFrom manuscript to bookEditorial guidanceFirst-book supportSubmission stepsPublishing agreementsPublishing optionsAfter acceptanceLaunching your book
Prefer browsing by genre? Use the “Choose your path” tiles above.