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Divertir Publishing

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About the press

Divertir Publishing is an independent publishing house founded in 2010 with a mission to champion speculative fiction that defies easy categorization. From its base in New Hampshire, the press has cultivated a list that prioritizes literary risk-taking and philosophical depth over market trends, earning a reputation as a home for writers who blend genre elements with experimental narrative structures. Its catalog includes novels, novellas, and anthologies that often explore themes of identity, technology, and the uncanny, reflecting an editorial ethos rooted in curiosity and intellectual rigor.

Publishing focus

Divertir Publishing is an independent publisher located in Salem, New Hampshire. Their goal is to provide interesting and entertaining books to the world, as well as to offer new and exciting voices in the writing community the opportunity to publish their work.

FictionShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovel

Selected authors
Julius A.M. Brown, Ben Blake, Andrew K. Berger, Darren Simon, Gail Kellner. Liz Young, Steve Pricone, Sharia Mayfield, Bill Bonvie, Michael Walsh, L.L. Cartin

Calls & opportunities

3 listed

Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should familiarize themselves with Divertir's catalog to understand its taste for hybrid, thought-provoking fiction. Submissions should be polished, with a clear sense of voice and conceptual ambition. The press accepts direct submissions during open reading periods, typically announced on its website and social media. Include a concise cover letter that articulates how your work aligns with the press's mission, and avoid simultaneous submissions unless explicitly permitted. Patience is advised, as response times can be lengthy due to a small editorial team.

Divertir Publishing is open to queries from authors. Please do not send your full manuscript without first sending a query. We do not accept queries for incomplete manuscripts or novellas. In addition, we only accept submissions for short stories or poetry if they are targeted towards an upcoming collection. Finally, we do not accept submissions for erotica.

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