Alchemical Fruit Publishing
Alchemical Fruit Publishing is a small independent publishing press focusing on poetry, children's books, and young adult literature.
We focus on quality literature in well-designed, eye-catching packages. We currently publish hardback, paperback, and eBooks.
Our authors include Grammy and Pushcart Prize Nominees, speakers, filmmakers, and advocates.
Check out our titles!
Congrats to our newest Pushcart Prize nominees:
Sarah Leone Baker for "Frida Kahlo in my Kitchen"
Joshua L. Shumak for "After the Lecture"
Because we are small and independent, our authors get individualized attention. We offer full-service publishing and publishing assistance for the right books.
We use the same printing presses and distributors as the Big Five publishing houses. To ensure the quality of our publication house, we follow the Hybrid Publishers Criteria set forth by the Independent Book Publishing Associations (IBPA). We provide
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straight-forward contracts
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clear and timely communication
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clear copyright and licensing agreements with respect for author's rights
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expertise in book design and publication set-up
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promotional support
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a host of other benefits
Why Publish with Us
Access to top illustrators
Great art is mandatory for a children's book. It's half the story. For poetry books, the art can be just as powerful if more subtle. Finding a great artist to work alongside your vision can be a struggle, but it doesn't have to be. We can help with this process, connecting you with a real artist and real art.
Effective editors
Did you know that there are different types of editors and edits? Do you know there are genre-specific style expectations that can make the difference between a great book and an amateur one? We do. Let our professional editors share their expertise with you.
Project management
There are so many moving parts in book development. Let us handle your project and keep it moving forward on time.
Formating, layout, and typesetting
We tailor every edition, from hardback, paperback, to ebook, with format-specific sizes, margins, and color profiles. Plus, we ensure rights-safe typesetting for each version.
Eco-conscious printing
We prioritize low-impact printing methods to ensure your literary work leaves a lasting impression, not a footprint.
Global distribution
We utilize the same global distributors as the Big Five publishing companies, paired with an expansive network of indie bookstores and international digital platforms.
Strategic marketing
Author websites, personal letters to local bookstores and venues, and hands-on marketing are just a few pieces of the marketing pie. We handle the behind-the-scenes work, too. Metadata, ISBN, LCCN, barcodes, BISAC codes, CIP Block, and more. We handle this for you.
Selective with works
We only choose books that we believe in. These books are books that we would have loved as children or books that we love as parents and teachers. If we chose your book, it is because we see something magical in it and we are willing to stand behind it.
Fair rights management
We believe in author empowerment. You retain significant creative control and receive competitive royalty rates that reflect your hard work.
Submission Guidelines - Please email proposals
We read every submission.
Submissions are always free.
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Children's Picture Books
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Poetry Books
Include a brief cover letter introducing yourself, your children's book, and your story's target age range.
Please attach your full manuscript, text only, as a separate attachment (doc, docx, or PDF files).
If you would like to illustrate your story yourself, indicate that. Include up to two full spreads as separate files or a link to your portfolio.
You may submit more than one story in an email, but keep the attachments as separate files.
In your cover letter, please let us know whether you're submitting a proposal for a chapbook or full-length poetry collection, and share a brief description of the themes you explore and your intended audience. Include a short author bio and any relevant publication history.
Attach a partial manuscript, following these guidelines:
Start with the first poem
End with the last poem
Include 10 other poems you'd like in this collection
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Young Adult Fiction
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If You Would Like to Be an Illustrator
Please include a detailed plot synopsis (including the ending) and your target demographic. Include your first 3 chapters or up to a 30-page sample.
Please note that we can only accept submissions for completed manuscripts.
If you would like to be considered as an illustrator for other's texts, please submit a link to your portfolio or attach 10 images indicitive of your styl. We'd love to see at least 3 character sketches from various angles.
We love strong characters, emotional stories, children's books that have rhyme and rhythm, and whimsy, whimsy everywhere.