Broadstone Books: Market Spotlight
For this market spotlight, we look at Broadstone Books, an independent publisher that specializes in poetry.
Based in Frankfort, Kentucky, Broadstone Books is an independent book publisher that specializes in poetry. Founded in 2002, this publisher also publishes other genres of writing as well.
The editors say, "We consider Broadstone Books to be not simply a press, but a community of authors and readers who support one another’s work, and we are protective of that community."
What They're Looking For
Broadstone Books specializes in poetry, but they do consider other subjects. That said, they do not tend to accept work in the following genres: children's literature, self-help, religion and spirituality, erotica, or technical/professional subject matter.
The editors say, "Broadstone Books is always looking for exciting new writers to add to our roster. We're especially keen to read work by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and young authors, and are very open to first book proposals. We need to hear new voices!"
How to Submit
Potential authors should submit their work via Broadstone Books' submissions form here.
Learn more by reading their submissions guidelines here.
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Editor of Writer's Digest, which includes managing the content on WritersDigest.com and programming virtual conferences. He's the author of 40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Stories in New Directions, The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets, Poem-a-Day: 365 Poetry Writing Prompts for a Year of Poeming, and more. Also, he's the editor of Writer's Market, Poet's Market, and Guide to Literary Agents. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer.
