Indie Music Publisher List
Budget: $8 – $15 USD
My nonfiction manuscript on the philosophy of the band Phish is ready to leave my desk; what I need now is a concise, well-researched list of small or independent publishers in North America that actively handle music-focused nonfiction and accept unagented submissions. Your research should zero in on presses with catalogues that show an obvious interest in popular music, entertainment studies, cultural criticism, philosophy, or related crossover titles.
Deliverables
• A spreadsheet (or easily copy-able table) listing each publisher’s name, direct submissions URL/email, and the exact submission guidelines—word-count limits, proposal or sample-chapter requirements, preferred file formats, contact email or Submittable link, reading periods, and average response times if disclosed.
• A brief highlight—one or two back-list titles or series that demonstrate why my Phish-centric philosophy book would fit their list.
• Any extra notes that can save time or headaches (e.g., simultaneous-submission policies, fees, current calls for music books).
I’m aiming for quality over bulk: twenty excellent fits would be more valuable than fifty vague possibilities. Speed matters—I’d like the first draft of the list ASAP, with a fast follow-up window for minor tweaks once I review it.
If you already track North American indie presses in the music and entertainment space, this should be straightforward; if not, solid online research skills will do the trick. Accuracy, live links, and clearly quoted guidelines are essential.
Deliverables
• A spreadsheet (or easily copy-able table) listing each publisher’s name, direct submissions URL/email, and the exact submission guidelines—word-count limits, proposal or sample-chapter requirements, preferred file formats, contact email or Submittable link, reading periods, and average response times if disclosed.
• A brief highlight—one or two back-list titles or series that demonstrate why my Phish-centric philosophy book would fit their list.
• Any extra notes that can save time or headaches (e.g., simultaneous-submission policies, fees, current calls for music books).
I’m aiming for quality over bulk: twenty excellent fits would be more valuable than fifty vague possibilities. Speed matters—I’d like the first draft of the list ASAP, with a fast follow-up window for minor tweaks once I review it.
If you already track North American indie presses in the music and entertainment space, this should be straightforward; if not, solid online research skills will do the trick. Accuracy, live links, and clearly quoted guidelines are essential.