27 Best Book Publishers in Florida (Where to Submit)

Florida is home to a vibrant literary community, with many talented writers and publishers throughout the state.

Whether you are looking for a home for your manuscript or simply love the Sunshine State’s literary scene, this guide is for you. Florida’s publishers range from a major university press and traditional genre houses to Christian self-publishing companies and hybrid presses, so for each one you’ll find what it publishes, how it takes submissions right now, and whether authors pay. After this guide, your next stop should be my exhaustive compilation of over 2,000 publishing companies.

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Submission policies change without notice, so check the publisher’s own page before you send anything, and never pay a reading fee. Last verified: October 2, 2026.

27 Book Publishers in Florida and How They Take Submissions:

1. University Press of Florida

The University Press of Florida, based in Gainesville, is the scholarly publisher for the State University System of Florida. It publishes academic books and serious nonfiction in Latin American and Caribbean studies, archaeology, Florida history, environmental studies, and more, but not original fiction, poetry, religious works, or children’s books. The University Press of Florida accepts inquiries: send a one-page letter describing your project, and an acquisitions editor will invite a full proposal if it fits, usually replying within four to six weeks. Submission guidelines.

2. Caduceus International Publishing

Caduceus International Publishing, founded in Gainesville, creates interactive health science curriculum for colleges, universities, and training institutions, with courses and study materials for students heading into healthcare careers. It is a curriculum provider more than a trade publisher and does not publish a submission route online.

3. Indigo River Publishing

Indigo River Publishing is an independent publisher in Pensacola that works with authors who have finished their manuscripts. Its acquisitions team reviews every submission and offers different pathways: some books are considered for traditional publishing, while others are offered an author-supported publishing partnership, so ask which path you are being offered. Indigo River accepts completed manuscripts through the upload form on its submissions page. Submissions.

4. The Peppertree Press

The Peppertree Press, based in Sarasota, publishes fiction, history, memoir, and children’s books with the goal of making publishing easy and professional. Its process runs from manuscript review through editing, layout, cover design, and an author review before production. The Peppertree Press accepts manuscripts for review through its Steps to Publish page; ask what costs apply to your project. Steps to publish.

5. World Castle Publishing

World Castle Publishing, based in Pensacola, publishes genre fiction for adults, teens, and young readers: suspense, romance, thrillers, mystery, horror, and fantasy. World Castle Publishing is closed to submissions right now, so check its guidelines page before you query. Submission guidelines.

6. Jitney Books

Jitney Books is a small Miami press devoted to South Florida’s literary and artistic culture, publishing fiction, short stories, poetry, and profiles of local artists and writers, often with covers by Miami street artists. Its website features its authors and books but does not publish a submission route.

7. Universal Publishers

Universal Publishers, based in Boca Raton, has long published academic and scholarly titles, from textbooks to research monographs, and offers editorial, design, printing, and distribution services to its authors. Its website centers on its bookstore and does not show a current submission route, so contact the press directly about new projects.

8. Trimark Press

Trimark Press, in Deerfield Beach, calls itself a pioneer in independent and participatory publishing. For more than 25 years it has helped authors, journalists, nonprofits, and creative professionals take manuscripts from possibility to publication, across memoir, business, self-help, and children’s books. Participatory publishing means the author invests in the book, so ask for a clear breakdown of costs.

9. Tiny Fox Press

Tiny Fox Press is an independent publisher in North Port that publishes fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, mystery, young adult, and audiobooks, with a roster that includes Andrew Lam and Abbey Lee Nash. Tiny Fox Press is closed to submissions right now. When it reopens, it takes email queries with “QUERY:” and your title in the subject line, plus a concise letter with your bio, for full-length novels only, and it is especially keen on fantasy and science fiction with series potential. Submission guidelines.

10. Bella Books

Bella Books, based in Tallahassee, is one of the leading independent publishers of lesbian and LGBTQ+ fiction, with hundreds of titles in romance, romantic suspense, mystery, historical fiction, and science fiction. Bella Books accepts submissions according to its guidelines, which spell out the genres and formats it wants. Submission guidelines.

11. Divine Book Design

Divine Book Designs & Consultants is a Christian self-publishing service founded by author Cameisha. Its packages cover manuscript formatting, cover design, copyright pages, ISBN and barcode setup, and an Amazon author page, and clients keep the revenue from their books. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign.

12. Atlantic Publishing

Atlantic Publishing, in Ocala, has worked with more than 500 authors and published over 1,000 titles in more than 30 years, from business, education, health, and self-help to children’s books. It pitches itself as a route that skips literary agents and rejection letters. Atlantic Publishing accepts manuscripts directly from authors through its Become a Published Author page; ask whether any costs apply before you sign. Become a published author.

13. Xulon Press

Xulon Press, based in Maitland, is one of the largest Christian self-publishing companies, publishing devotionals, memoirs, Bible studies, and Christian living books. It provides editorial, design, printing, distribution, and marketing services in paid packages. Xulon Press accepts manuscripts from any author who chooses one of its packages. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign. Contact Xulon Press.

14. Liberty Hill Publishing

Liberty Hill Publishing, also based in Maitland, is a self-publishing company for general-market books: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir. It offers flexible packages for editing, design, printing, distribution, and marketing, with an author-centered approach. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign.

15. Oceanview Publishing

Oceanview Publishing, founded in 2006 in Sarasota, publishes only mystery, thriller, and suspense fiction, including Raymond Benson’s “Black Stiletto” series. It does not consider children’s books, poetry, memoir, cookbooks, technical manuals, or short stories. Oceanview accepts submissions by email for unpublished manuscripts in its genres, from authors or their agents. Submission requirements.

16. Signalman Publishing

Signalman Publishing, in Kissimmee, publishes fiction and nonfiction in print and digital formats, including Christian books, devotionals, biographies, and memoirs, and it has worked to bring classic books to e-readers. Its website lists its available titles but no current submission policy.

17. Mill City Press

Mill City Press is an independent publishing service: you keep ownership of your book, make the final decisions, and hire its editors, designers, and marketers for the help you need, with publishing coaches to guide you. It also offers marketing campaigns sized to your goals and budget. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign.

18. St. Petersburg Press

St. Petersburg Press is a full-service publisher in its namesake city that champions Florida writers and homegrown creativity, with fiction, travel, Florida and Latin American culture, politics, history, and memoir. Alongside publishing, it sells creative, marketing, and communication service packages. St. Petersburg Press reads manuscripts from January 1 to May 30 each year, so it is closed to submissions until January. Contact and submissions.

19. Green Dragon Book Publishing

Green Dragon Books, based in Palm Beach County, began with early childhood education resources and teaching tools for educators, and it now also publishes nonfiction on leadership, personal development, and spirituality. Green Dragon accepts submissions directly from authors, including first-time authors, and from agents: send a proposal with your bio, not the full manuscript. Submission and acquisitions.

20. Brightray Publishing

BrightRay Publishing, founded by Scott Turman in Winter Park, helps experts and business owners turn their knowledge into books for personal branding. Its services include book composition, which gets the book out of your head and onto the page, manuscript publishing, and brand building. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign.

21. Seaworthy Publications

Seaworthy Publications, based in Melbourne, has published nautical books since 1992, from sailing and cruising narratives to its well-known cruising guides for the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Seaworthy is willing to accept unsolicited manuscripts and is happy to work with first-time authors; query by email with what your book is about and who will buy it, and expect a reply in one or two weeks. Writer’s guidelines.

22. Indie Earth Publishing House

Indie Earth Publishing House is an author-first, independent co-publishing company in Miami, founded by a writer for writers. It offers the support of a traditional publisher, from editing to design and distribution, while authors keep creative freedom, and its list leans toward poetry, essays, and fiction. Indie Earth is now accepting submissions through its Publish with Indie Earth page; ask how its co-publishing costs are shared. Publish with Indie Earth.

23. Orange Blossom Publishing

Orange Blossom Publishing is a traditional Florida press that never asks authors to pay to be published, with a focus on sharing more female, LGBTQ+, and diverse voices. It also offers optional editing and coaching services. Orange Blossom is currently accepting middle grade fiction and adult romance from any author, in every subgenre, through Submittable. Submissions.

24. Esquire Publications, LLC

Esquire Publications, from Palm Coast, describes itself as a global royalty-paying publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, Christian books, and anthologies, with wide distribution to retailers and libraries. It also lists plans and pricing, so ask which costs apply to your book. Esquire Publications accepts submissions with your title, a brief synopsis, the genre, and your contact information. Submissions.

25. Two Penny Publishing

Two Penny Publishing, now based in Cape Coral, promises the support of a traditional publisher with more of the royalties you would keep when self-publishing. It has worked with a long list of authors, including Kaylee Stepkoski, whose novel “Ever” grew into a series. Ask for the full terms, since this kind of partnership usually involves an author investment.

26. Burrow Press

Burrow Press is a nonprofit literary press in Orlando, led by publisher Ryan Rivas, that publishes Florida writers, runs a reader subscription program, and supports community projects such as a prison book project. Check its website for any open reading period.

27. Richter Publishing

Richter Publishing, in Seminole, helps authors bring books to life with editing, design, printing, and marketing services. It also sells a $100 manuscript review with a 20-minute call and offers free templates and character worksheets, and it has run writing contests. Because authors pay for these services, compare packages and contracts carefully before you sign.

Names you may be looking for

Legacy Book Publishing

Legacy Book Publishing is a Florida hybrid publisher. Its website returned a server error in October 2026, so confirm a working address before you send work.

Canterbury House Publishing

Canterbury House Publishing has published Christian and inspirational fiction. Its website did not respond in October 2026.

JWG Publishing House

JWG Publishing House offered publishing packages from Florida and Georgia. Its web address did not respond in October 2026.

Pineapple Press

Pineapple Press is known for books on Florida history, nature, and travel. Its old website did not respond in October 2026, so look for a current address before you submit.

Mango Publishing Group

Mango Publishing Group is a Coral Gables publisher of personal growth, wellness, and cookbook titles. Its old web address now shows a placeholder page, so look for its current site.

O’Leary Publishing

O’Leary Publishing is a hybrid publisher led by April O’Leary. Its web address now leads to Golden Acorn Press.

Wrap Up

Florida’s publishing scene runs from scholarly to self-published. If you want a traditional deal, start with the presses reading now: the University Press of Florida for scholarship, Oceanview for mystery and thrillers, Bella Books for LGBTQ+ fiction, Orange Blossom for middle grade and romance, Seaworthy for nautical books, and Green Dragon. Tiny Fox is worth watching for its next reading window. If you would rather invest in your own book, Xulon, Liberty Hill, Mill City, and the hybrid presses here can help, as long as you read every contract. Whichever route you choose, these publishing companies offer plenty of ways in. Next up, you may want to explore a guide to the top publishing companies in Georgia.