Submit Your Fiction Manuscript To Indigo River Publishing
A professional path for authors with a completed manuscript and a serious plan for their book.
Trusted by serious authors seeking professional publication and global distribution.
Indigo River Publishing partners with select authors to professionally edit, produce, and distribute books worldwide through Simon & Schuster and Ingram Lightning Source, making titles available through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and libraries.
Professional Publishing Standards
Selected manuscripts move through a comprehensive publishing process including editorial refinement, professional design, production management, and market positioning.
Global Distribution
Our titles are distributed through Simon & Schuster and Ingram Lightning Source and made available to major retailers worldwide, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, and library systems.
Selective Author Partnerships
We review each manuscript submission carefully and work with authors committed to producing high-quality, market-ready books designed for long-term impact.
Professional Publishing. Real Partnership.
Traditional publishers take on all the financial risk — which is why they accept fewer than 1% of submissions and control everything from your cover to your pub date. Self-publishing puts all of that risk on you, along with all of the work.
Indigo River sits between those two worlds intentionally. We are a hybrid publisher. Authors we select co-invest in production alongside us — and in return receive what neither path fully offers: a professional team with real skin in the game, and an author who keeps control of their work.
What that means for you:
- Full editorial support — developmental, line and copy editing, and proofreading
- Professional, custom cover design and interior layout
- National retail distribution through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, independent bookstores, and libraries
- Global distribution through Ingram/Lightning Source and Simon & Schuster
- Foreign rights opportunities
- Proven marketing strategies and one-on-one pre/post launch support
- Industry-leading royalty rates — significantly higher than traditional deals
- You retain your rights. Always.
We are selective. Not every manuscript is the right fit, and not every author is ready for this level of partnership.
Submit Your Manuscript
We review a limited number of completed manuscripts from authors aligned with our publishing standards, production expectations, and long-term vision.
We only accept completed, full-length manuscripts. We do not review proposals, partial drafts, outlines, or works in progress. If your manuscript is not yet finished, please bookmark this page and return when it’s complete. Estimated completion time: 5–7 minutes.
★★★★★
As a first time author, I was impressed with the caring and professionalism of the staff. From my initial submission, through editing and onto the design and publication, it was top notch. The team at Indigo River Publishing took the time with me to make sure that I was putting the best possible product on the market. Writing may be solitary, but what happens behind the scenes at Indigo River Publishing is truly a team effort all the way around. I am looking forward to submitting my next novel and keep doing my part to represent the brand.
Justin P.
★★★★★
I worked with Indigo River to get my book, Gift of the Shaper, published and the whole experience was amazing. From the editing to the cover design (over which I had full control), I had personal attention and quick responses from the whole team. They’ve been great throughout the launch and I couldn’t be happier with the final result!
DL J.
★★★★★
Working with Indigo River Publishing has been a dream come true. After I self-published the first book in my fantasy series, I quickly realized how much value there was in collaboration and having a partner in this space. I’m thrilled to have found the perfect home for my series and the perfect partnership in Indigo River Publishing. From day one, the entire team has been wonderfully supportive. I have felt that my voice has been heard and that each of them truly care about my success as an author. I look forward to seeing our partnership continue to grow!
Brittany R.
Manuscript Submission Form
What Happens After You Submit?
Editorial Review
Our editorial team carefully reviews your manuscript, submission details, and overall market positioning. We evaluate craft, clarity, audience alignment, and long-term publishing viability.
Every submission is reviewed individually. We do not use automated screening tools.
Fit & Conversation
If your project aligns with our publishing standards and vision, a member of our team will reach out to schedule a conversation. This is an opportunity to discuss your goals, expectations, timeline, and whether we are the right publishing partner for your work.
Not every strong manuscript is the right fit — alignment matters.
Next Steps
Selected projects move into our formal publishing process, where we outline scope, expectations, production stages, and partnership structure in detail.
If your manuscript is not selected, you may still hear from us with guidance or alternative recommendations when appropriate.
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