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SkyShark Publishers<\/h2>\n

Website<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.skysharkpub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"About the Publisher<\/h3>\n

SkyShark Publishers is an author-centric traditional publisher based near Athens, GA, founded by two professionals who combine expertise in IT infrastructure and literary appreciation. What sets them apart is their innovative approach to the traditional publishing model\u2014they bear all upfront costs through strategic use of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, freeing their authors from financial burdens while offering them greater creative control and higher royalties than industry standards.<\/p>\n

Their acquisitions department specializes in low-fantasy, cozy fantasy, space opera, and high-fantasy romance for both adult and YA audiences. Unlike publishing giants constrained by market trends, SkyShark champions experimental narratives and new voices that might otherwise be overlooked. By reimagining the traditional model, they create a publishing environment where their small team of fierce, talented professionals works closely with authors throughout the entire journey\u2014from manuscript refinement to marketing and distribution\u2014ensuring that unique stories find their rightful place in the literary landscape.<\/p>\n

Submissions<\/h3>\n

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: * Include cover letter * Author biography, please be sure to include publication history and links to relevant web pages or socials * Synopsis of proposed work * At least five sample chapters * Please indicate if the work is a simultaneous submission * Must follow genre requirements Email is preferred: info@SkySharkPub.com PO BOX 39, Colbert, GA, United States, Georgia<\/p>\n

Information<\/h3>\n

What do you publish? Low fantasy, cozy fantasy, space opera, high-fantasy romance in adult and YA categories.
\nYear Founded?
\nDo you accept unsolicited submissions? Yes
\nDo you charge for your services? No
\nAddress
\nEmail info@skysharkpub.com
\nFacebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skysharkpub\/<\/a>
\nTwitter https:\/\/x.com\/SkySharkPub<\/a>
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