Agate Publishing

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Genres Published: 
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Regional
Representative Authors: 
Leonard Pitts, Jr., Iliana Regan, Denise Nicholas, Quntos KunQuest, Jesmyn Ward, Johan Van Overtveldt
Book Types: 
Novel, Memoir
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time: 
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
11 to 20
Distributors: 
PGW/Ingram

Editorial Focus

Under their Bolden imprint, Agate Publishing publishes fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs by Black American authors. Under their Midway imprint, they publish nonfiction with a particular focus on Midwestern topics and authors. Under their B2 imprint, they publish business-related titles, with a particular focus on career development, management, and leadership. Under their Surrey imprint, they publish books on food, cooking, and nutrition.

Tips From the Editor

Please do not send unsolicited manuscripts through the mail, and do not make telephone inquiries regarding submissions. Email inquiries are welcome.

Contact Information

Doug Seibold, Publisher
1328 Greenleaf Street
Evanston, IL 60202
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Last updated: Feb 20, 2024