It’s been a while since I’ve done a roundup of science fiction and fantasy publishers,

I don’t want anyone to get the idea that I am against working with an agent! You do need an agent to submit to the biggest publishers in the fantasy genre, and personally, I love my literary agent. I’m not anti-self-publishing, either; self-publishing can be very rewarding, creatively and financially. But the right path depends on the author and, sometimes, on the individual project, so there may be situations where someone wants to submit directly to fantasy publishers.

If you haven’t queried for a while (or ever), you might want to take a look at my post on How to Write a Synopsis. And if you need feedback on your query letter and synopsis so you can keep an editor reading, check out my Query Letter and Synopsis review service on LuckyAuthor.com. I’m a former acquiring editor in publishing, so I’ve read thousands of query letters. I can polish up yours!

I’m not including so-called “hybrid” publishers who demand a payment from the author. If you’re going to invest in your own work, I think it’s better to self-publish and maintain control of your story. If you’re interested, you can check out my breakdown of expenses in my post on how much self-publishing costs.