10 Best Book Publishing Companies in Idaho (Submissions)

Idaho has a lively literary scene and a small but varied community of publishers, from fine-press poetry to books about the American West.

With the Idaho Writers Guild and Boise State University’s MFA program fueling the creativity of new writers, there’s always a new literary gem in development just around the corner. Below you’ll find ten Idaho publishers and publishing businesses: literary and trade presses, a Christian publisher, magazine houses, and printers and editors who help you publish on your own. Each entry says what the company does and where to make contact. As a supplement to our exploration, you may also consider my database of 2,000+ publishers.

Submission policies change without notice, so confirm on the publisher’s own page before you send anything, and never pay a reading fee. Last verified: October 3, 2026.

Here are the best book publishing companies in Idaho:

1. Caxton Press

Caxton Press is a publishing house that specializes in books about the American West, particularly the history and culture of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. It is the publishing arm of Caxton Printers in Caldwell, Idaho, and has been publishing books about the West since 1927, with more than 150 titles in print. Its catalog of regional history, biography, and Western Americana is sold through its online store. Caxton Press has no submission page online, so contact the press through its website before you send a proposal.

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2. Canon Press

Canon Press is a publishing company that specializes in books, curricula, and other resources for Christian education and discipleship. Based in Moscow, Idaho, it calls itself a full media house and publishes theology, history, literature, and fiction from an evangelical Christian perspective, along with homeschool curricula and audio and video resources. Some of its authors include Douglas Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Peter Leithart. Canon rarely responds to unsolicited manuscripts, but it does take emailed book pitches with a short summary, sample chapters, and an outline. If you hear nothing within six weeks, take it as a pass. Submission guidelines.

3. Bluecreek Press

Bluecreek Press has been helping authors produce books, brochures, and other printed materials since 1992. It specializes in on-demand book printing, with paid editing, interior and cover design, and pre-press production. Its own bookshelf holds an eclectic mix of fiction, creative non-fiction, self-help, social commentary, memoir, and poetry. Think of it as a production partner for self-publishing, not a press that acquires manuscripts. Publishing services and fees.

4. Limberlost Press

Limberlost Press is a small independent literary press in Boise, Idaho, run by Rick and Rosemary Ardinger. It is known for carefully made poetry and prose titles and for The Limberlost Review: A Literary Journal of the Mountain West, whose 2026-2027 edition runs to more than 500 pages of interviews, poetry, stories, essays, and artwork. Recent books include a new collection from Gary Soto. The press has no submission page, so reach the publisher through the contact details on its website.

5. Lost Horse Press

Lost Horse Press is an independent literary publisher based in Sandpoint, Idaho, that specializes in publishing poetry, fiction, and literary non-fiction. Founded in 1998 by the publisher and editor Christine Holbert, they are interested in publishing works that are both artistically significant and socially relevant. The book publishers publish a range of literary works, including Lost Horse new poets with full-length poetry collections, novels, memoirs, and essay collections. The publishing establishment is particularly known for its commitment to publishing works by writers who are underrepresented in the literary world, such as women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ writers. Submission guidelines.

6. Pacific Press Publishing Association

Pacific Press Publishing Association is a Seventh-day Adventist Church publishing house headquartered in Nampa, Idaho. Established in 1874, it is one of the largest publishers of Seventh-day Adventist literature, producing books, magazines, Sabbath School lessons, and more than 150 e-books by Adventist authors. It also runs a specialty printing service for outside clients. Request a printing quote.

7. Bear River Publishing

Bear River Publishing is a small Idaho printing operation. Its website lists the plant manager and a phone line rather than a book catalog, so treat it as a printer for your own project, not a publisher that acquires books. Call ahead to ask what it can print and at what run sizes. Contact details.

8. Progressive Publishing

Progressive Publishing is a family-run company that has spent more than 30 years building what it calls the largest independently owned agriculture publishing business in North America, with magazines such as Progressive Cattle. It is a good lead for writers who cover farming and ranching and for anyone seeking an internship in publishing, but it does not publish books. Contact Progressive Publishing.

9. Edits by Stacey, LLC

Edits by Stacey, LLC is the editing and publishing-coaching business of editor and author coach Stacey Smekofske, which now trades as Print to Pro. It offers proofreading and developmental editing, plus a step-by-step course that walks authors through self-publishing while they keep all of their royalties. These are paid services for authors who want to publish on their own terms. Editing and publishing services.

10. Harris Publishing

Harris Publishing is a media company in Idaho Falls that produces magazines and digital content about eastern Idaho living, alongside its other titles. It is a lead for freelance writers and photographers who cover the region, not a book publisher. About Harris Publishing.

Conclusion

If you want a traditional book deal in Idaho, Canon Press (for Christian titles), Caxton Press (for the American West), Lost Horse Press, and Limberlost Press (for literary work) are the presses to approach, and Pacific Press serves Adventist authors. If you plan to publish yourself, Bluecreek Press, Bear River Publishing, and Edits by Stacey can help with printing and editing. Next up, you may want to explore a guide on top publishing companies in Wyoming.