Book Submission Guidelines

We are currently accepting book submissions that inspire hope, encourage confidence, bolster dreams, convey comfort, and/or express heartfelt feelings for friends, family, and the important people in life. They may be given as a gift to someone special or purchased for personal inspiration.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are open to receiving new book proposals that have a highly original and positive message. We publish in these categories: self-improvement, personal growth, inspirational but not religious, teen/tween, family, and relationships.

WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR: We do not publish fiction, memoir/biographies, narrative nonfiction, chapbooks, or children’s books, nor do we wish to receive poetry compilations or writings gathered from the public domain or that will require reprint permission. We also are not interested in AI-generated or AI-assisted content.

YOUR PROPOSAL SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  •  A short description of your book, including why you think Blue Mountain Press is the right publisher for it.

  • An outline of the complete book, introduction (if there is one), and as much of the final manuscript as possible.

  • Two or three examples of illustrations, if applicable (copies, not originals).

  • A description of your target audience.

  • A biography and credentials for you and any coauthors or illustrators, including the reasons why you are uniquely qualified to write or illustrate the book you are proposing.

  • A comparison of your book to similar or competing titles currently on the market, including what makes your book unique.

  • If your manuscript is incomplete, your target completion date.

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS: Send proposals to bmpbooks@sps.com in the form of a Word document or PDF. We do not accept book submissions on storage devices.

HARD-COPY SUBMISSIONS: Send to the following address:           

Blue Mountain Press
P. O. Box 4549
Boulder, CO 80306

If you would like your hard-copy submission to be returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope of sufficient size with the appropriate postage affixed. Please send only copies of your material—not originals—and do not send us the only copy of your manuscript.

Allow up to four months for us to respond to your submission. Please do not phone to inquire about the status of your submission during this time. If you would like an immediate reply to indicate we received your manuscript, please include a self-addressed, stamped blank postcard.