Submit Your Work to Aphrodite Books
Aphrodite Books publishes bold fiction and nonfiction by women building distinctive bodies of work. We welcome submissions from both agented and unagented authors.
Across our list, we are drawn to compelling voices, original ideas, cultural and commercial potential, and authors seeking an engaged, long-term publishing partnership.
What We’re Looking For
FICTION
Women’s upmarket/book club fiction, romantic suspense, thrillers, family sagas, historical fiction, and literary commercial fiction.
NONFICTION
Memoir, personal development, cultural commentary, wellness, creativity, and idea-driven work by founders, executives, experts, creators, and other women with distinctive perspectives and bodies of work.
DISTINCTIVE VOICES
Across genres, we are drawn to ambitious work with a distinctive voice, clear audience, and potential to live beyond the page.
Aphrodite Books considers work that is polished, distinctive, and ready for serious editorial consideration. We are interested in authors who are not only seeking publication but a long-term creative partnership.
What to Prepare for Your Submission
To submit your manuscript, please complete the form below. You will be asked for the following information:
01. Cover Letter
Please include your full name, pen name if applicable, email address, location, writing background, and a brief explanation of why you’d like to work with Aphrodite Books.
02. Book Overview
Include a concise synopsis of your book (500 words maximum). Tell us the central story, emotional stakes, and who you believe is your target audience, genre, and comparable titles.
03. Manuscript or Excerpt
For completed manuscripts, please include the full manuscript.
For works in progress, include the first 25–50 pages, a chapter outline, and your expected completion timeline.
Accepted file types: DOC, DOCX, PDF.
Please click on “Submit Your Manuscript” below to upload your materials and complete the submission form.
Our Review Process
Every submission is reviewed with care.
If your work appears aligned with our list, we may contact you to request additional material or schedule a conversation.
We respond to projects we would like to explore within 30 days. If you have not heard from us within this period, we are respectfully passing at this time.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
About Aphrodite Books
Aphrodite Books is an independent publishing house dedicated to placing women’s voices, stories, and ideas at the center of culture. We publish bold fiction and nonfiction by entrepreneurial women, pairing editorial excellence with close author partnership.
Our authors retain meaningful control over their intellectual property and share in the long-term value their work creates.
Publishing Standards & Ethics
Aphrodite Books is committed to professional, transparent, and ethical publishing practices. We follow the principles outlined in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Code of Ethics, including honesty and transparency in our relationships with authors, readers, booksellers, and industry partners; clear contractual terms; respect for intellectual property; and responsible publishing practices.
Aphrodite Books is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).