Diversity in the publishing world is incredibly important, and we’re always keeping an eye out for new and diverse publishing companies! These four publishers and presses are incredible in their commitment to lifting and empowering diverse voices! Read on to learn more about these amazing companies and the important work they do.
Flashpoint Publications
Seeking books that stand out in their respective genres, Flashpoint Publications’ goal is to promote and publish LGBTQ+ books. Their amazing inclusion policy really shows how committed they are to their principles. They have some incredible authors and books under their name already, like S.Y. Thompson, who has published over 10 books! Any debut author would be able to find a wonderful and supportive community within Flashpoint!
Cipher Press
With the goal of helping silenced authors tell their stories, Cipher Press has been bringing amazing LGBTQ+ books since 2020. They search for authors who are willing to break rules and conventions to tell brand new stories or retell familiar ones. Their work is incredibly important for diversifying the publishing world, and we’re always keeping an eye on what they’re publishing. Any aspiring LGBTQ+ writer should definitely check them and their amazing catalog out!
Spectrum Books
Based out of the UK, Spectrum Books was founded by proficient authors who understand how difficult it can be to publish a book, and how there are additional challenges for LGBTQ+ authors. They want to make the publishing process as simple as possible for their fellow authors and publish in a variety of genres. Spectrum Books is a great fit for authors who are in the market for a supportive publisher!
The Publishing Triangle
The Publishing Triangle is an amazing queer publisher that was created by a group of people from all walks of life and publishing experience, such as POC and LGBTQ+ authors, editors, and publishing experts. While their publishing is certainly impressive, they also have a great awards program that gives prizes to writers of all genres. Furthermore, they have a great newsletter and in person events that help connect readers and writers to the LGBTQ+ community. They do incredible work, and we encourage all lovers of queer literature to check them out!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup! If you’re a LGBTQ+ writer, we highly encourage checking out any and all of these publishers and presses for your book!
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