Have you written a textbook or an academic book on the topic of psychology?
Do you want to get your book published?
Below you’ll find 17 top publishers of psychology books.
1. Guilford Press
Since 1973, Guilford Press has been publishing books and periodicals on the topics of psychology, mental health, education, economics, politics, geography, and research methods. They also publish self-help and general interest books. Publishing more than 90 books on an annual basis, Guilford Press currently has over 1400 titles in print, as well several video productions and journals. They are always open for submissions, and they are eager to work with authors who are experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, education, and the behavioral and social sciences.
If you wish to submit your manuscript for their consideration, it is highly recommended that you check out their manuscript preparation guide. This is where you’ll find the necessary resources you’ll need to make your manuscript shine. When your manuscript is ready, you can submit it via email to the appropriate acquisitions editor. You can find all the editors’ contact information here.
2. Routledge
Routledge is an international publisher of academic books in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and more. They also publish online resources and academic journals. Since their establishment in 1863, Routledge has worked with the world’s greatest scholars and thinkers, including Einstein, Jung, Sartre, Adorno, Bohm, and Wittgenstein. Today, Routledge continues its legacy as a leader in the academic publishing industry. They are always open to receiving book proposals and are currently interested in textbooks, handbooks and companions, research monographs, and professional books.
Should you be interested in getting published by Routledge, you may send your book proposal to the appropriate editor. For help preparing your book proposal, you can find Routledge’s proposal guidelines here.
3. Nova Science Publishers
Founded by Frank Columbus in 1985, Nova Science Publishers is one of the leading academic publishers in the world, specializing in science and technology, humanities, psychology, politics, medicine, and health. They publish books, journals, handbooks, encyclopedias, and edited collections in both printed and digital formats, and they publish more than 1500 titles each year.
If you would like Nova Science to consider your book for publication, the first step is submitting a book proposal. To do so, head to their book proposal submissions page and fill out the form with all the necessary information. It usually takes their editing team 15 days to make a decision. For more information about getting published by Nova Science, you can visit the Authors’ Central on their website.
4. SAGE Publishing
SAGE Publishing is an independent academic publisher with principal offices in London, Los Angeles, Singapore, New Delhi, and Washington, DC. They publish over 600 books and 1000 journals each year, specializing in humanities, social sciences, business, medicine, and technology. The company was founded in 1965 by Sara Miller McCune, and she continues to serve as the executive chairman of SAGE’s board of directors.
SAGE Publishing is always open for submissions. To submit your manuscript, you can email your book proposal to the appropriate acquisitions editor. You can find the contact information for all of SAGE’s current editors here. Before sending your proposal, make sure you check out their submission guidelines.
5. Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world and also has the largest international presence. Established in 1478, OUP publishes everything from general interest books to scholarly journals and online content. Their main mission is to make high-quality research and resources available to as many people possible. As such, they are constantly looking for new authors to work with, especially those who are experts in the core subjects they publish. These core subjects include psychology, reference, political science, archeology, business, art, literature, history, linguistics, medicine, music, and more.
Authors interested in getting published by OUP may submit a book proposal to the editor in charge of the subject you’ve written about. All of OUP editors’ contact information can be found here. It is also recommended that you review OUP’s submission guidelines before reaching out.
6. Cambridge University Press
Dating all the way back from 1534, Cambridge University Press is recognized worldwide for its excellence in publishing academic texts, school books, poetry, and more. They are responsible for publishing some of the most groundbreaking works in the world, including Milton’s Lycidas, Chomsky’s Language and Mind, Newton’s Principia Mathematica, and Rutherford’s Radio-activity. Their publications are distributed in nearly every country in the world, and they have 50 offices around the globe.
Cambridge University always accepts book proposals from prospective authors, and they are interested in professional books, textbooks, reference works, and monographs on almost every educational subject. You can submit your book proposal by finding the appropriate editor here. If you need help preparing your proposal, you can check out their book proposal guide.
7. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Founded in London in 1987, Jessica Kingsley Publishers publishes books for both general readers and professionals. They are especially known for publishing books on social work, psychology, the autism spectrum, mental health, arts therapies, practical theology, and gender diversity. They welcome submissions in all the areas they publish. Prospective authors may browse JKP’s website to get an idea of the kind of work they are interested in.
Once you’re ready to submit your book proposal, you can do so by visiting JKP’s Submittable page. While they prefer online submissions, they also accept submissions via post. You can find their address here. If you have any questions about their submission process, you can reach out to their team via email.
8. London Academic Publishing
London Academic Publishing publishes academic books, curriculum-based textbooks, edited collections, monographs, critical editions, and more. The books they publish are available in both print and digital formats and span a variety of subjects, including social sciences, psychology, philosophy, arts, linguistics, and history.
They welcome submissions of book proposals that fit the aforementioned areas of interest. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you can fill out the proposal submission form here. You can also learn more about their submission guidelines here. Proposals and inquiries may be sent to the London Academic Publishing team via email.
9. Crown House Publishing
Based in the UK, Crown House Publishing is a fast-growing independent publishing house that specializes in the subjects of psychology, self-help, education, psychotherapy, personal growth, and business development. Crown House has won numerous awards, including the Independent Publishing Guild Educational Publisher of the Year.
Prospective authors are welcome to submit book proposals to Crown House. If you’re currently working or have completed a manuscript on any of the subjects Crown House usually publishes, you can send them a 300-word pitch via email. If they like your pitch, they will reach out with instructions on how to proceed. Exercise patience while waiting for them to respond since Crown House receives a number of proposals on a daily basis.
10. Palgrave MacMillan
With more than 175 years of publishing experience, Palgrave MacMillan is a world-class publisher that specializes in the humanities and social sciences. They currently have offices in New York, London, and Shanghai, as well as sales teams in more than 50 countries around the globe.
Palgrave MacMillan’s areas of interest include psychology, linguistics, sociology, gender studies, education, anthropology, and more. If you would like to submit your work for their consideration, you can start by filling out their proposal form and sending it to the appropriate editor. If you would like to learn more about Palgrave MacMillan’s submission process, you can visit their submissions page here. For inquiries and general questions, you can reach them through their online contact form.
11. University of British Columbia Press
Established in 1971, University of British Columbia Press publishes more than 60 titles each year and now has more than 900 titles in print. They are dedicated to publishing transformative and innovative non-fiction works for both academics and general readers—particularly in the fields of humanities and social studies, including history, psychology, law, sociology, gender studies, political science, and more. They do not publish fiction, poetry, or unrevised dissertations.
If you are interested in submitting your work to UBC Press, you can submit your proposal to the relevant acquisitions editor. Keep your proposal under 12 pages and make sure you follow the proposal guidelines stated here. You can also learn more about their approval process and what to expect here.
12. Athabasca University Press
The first open-access university press in Canada, Athabasca University Press is committed to making the work of established and emerging scholars more accessible to the public. Since its founding in 2007, Athabasca University Press has made some significant contributions to the growing body of literary and academic work, especially in granting access to more people.
AU Press accepts submissions of both completed manuscripts and works in progress in the areas of gender studies, psychology, labor studies, and the environment. That said, they also welcome submissions outside those areas. In order to submit your work to AU, you need to fill out their prospectus form and send it to them via email. If they are interested in your proposal, they will ask you to send a copy of your manuscript. To learn more about their submission process and guidelines, visit the author publication guide on their website.
13. Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Established in Ontario in 1974, Wilfrid Laurier University Press primarily publishes books in the humanities and social sciences, particularly in the fields of indigenous studies, psychology, sociology, literary criticism, international politics, social work, history, feminism, and life writing. They publish more than 25 titles per year, and they currently have more than 700 titles in print.
They currently welcome submissions of scholarly books, monographs, textbooks, and the like. They do not publish fiction, unrevised theses, or children’s books. You can submit your proposal to their Senior Editor via email. Before doing so, make sure you check out their submission guidelines here.
14. University of Toronto Press
University of Toronto Press is Canada’s leading academic publisher and one of North America’s largest presses. Since its founding in 1901, UTP has published more than 6500 books, and over 3000 of those books are still in print. Each year, hundreds of new titles are added to their long list of reference, scholarly, course, and general interest books. They have published the works of well-known authors, such as Umberto Eco, Yousuf Karsh, Harold Innis, Robertson Davies, and more.
If you would like to get your work published by UTP, you can send a proposal to one of their acquisitions editors. You can learn more about what to include in your proposal by checking out their submission guidelines.
15. Monash University Publishing
Monash University Publishing is the publishing arm of Monash University, Australia’s largest university. They publish academic books in the humanities and social sciences, specializing in psychology, politics, communication, education, and Australian history. The titles they publish go through an extensive process of peer review before they are greenlit for publication.
Interested authors can download Monash University Publishing’s proposal form and send the completed form to their editorial board via email. Prior to sending their proposal, make sure you check out their publishing procedure and submission guidelines.
16. Allen & Unwin Book Publishers
Allen & Unwin is one of Australia’s leading independent publishers. Since their establishment in 1976, they have won numerous awards, including Publisher of the Year. They release 250 new titles per year and primarily publish academic, general non-fiction, professional, and literary fiction. Their academic publishing program is currently actively seeking submissions in the following areas of interest: Australian studies, psychology, politics, science, anthropology, indigenous studies, and more.
If you have a manuscript that you’re interested in submitting to Allen & Unwin, you can send a proposal via email. Learn more about what to include in your proposal by reviewing their submission guidelines here.
17. Australian Academic Press
Founded in 1987, Australian Academic Press is a niche publisher that specializes in the behavioral sciences—psychology, in particular. They publish a wide range of books and programs, distributing their books in both digital and printed formats. Since the very beginning, it has always been AAP’s goal to pioneer the application of new technologies to the publication of world-class Australian books.
AAP is currently welcoming submissions in the form of book proposals. All proposals must include a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, sample chapters, and your table of contents. You can find detail information about their submission guidelines and where to submit your proposal here.
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