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Legacy Book Press, LLC

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About the press

Legacy Book Press, LLC is an independent publisher that emerged from a collective of writers and editors seeking to bridge traditional literary craftsmanship with contemporary independent publishing. Founded in the mid-2010s, the press has cultivated a reputation for championing underrepresented voices and formally adventurous manuscripts, often blending genres and challenging conventional narrative structures. Its core mission is to provide a platform for works that might be overlooked by larger commercial houses, emphasizing editorial rigor and collaborative development. The press operates with a small, dedicated team and a commitment to authorial vision, positioning itself as a boutique alternative within the literary landscape.

Publishing focus

Legacy Book Press, LLC is a traditional publisher seeking to traditionally publish personal stories, widely defined. It must be book-length (at least 100 pages) but can take the form of poetry, nonfiction, fiction, or any combination thereof.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionNovellaShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelMemoirPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Gary Metivier, Aggie Jordan Ph.D, Maxine Rose Schur, Judy L. Mandel, Yvonne Sandomir, Candace Cahill, Mari-Carmen Marin, Thomas Ford Conlan, Michelle Freret Prather, Frederick Livingston, Steven Faviano, Jane Olmsted, Christine Dela Rosa, Antoinette Cooper, James Warner Smith, Doug Bradley, Jennifer Krebs, Shirley Hilton, Betty Morningstar, Michale Mohr, Mark Farrington.

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Legacy Book Press, LLC — Submissions

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Legacy Book Press, LLC — Submissions

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Legacy Book Press, LLC — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

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

Writers should review the press's catalog to understand its aesthetic preferences, which lean toward literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid forms. Submissions are typically open during specific reading periods announced on the website; unsolicited manuscripts outside these windows are generally not considered. Prepare a polished query letter, a synopsis, and the first 10-15 pages of your manuscript. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with notification, but the press values exclusivity during the review process. Expect response times of 3-6 months; patience and professionalism are appreciated.

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Legacy Book Press LLC

2021
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