We like humans.
As a boutique publisher of the human story, we’re drawn to work that reveals, reimagines, or reframes the histories that have shaped us. If your manuscript deepens our understanding of the lived experience—past or present—we invite you to submit to Cynren Press.
our direction
Cynren publishes a small, deliberate list each year. We’re currently acquiring, with a focus on narrative nonfiction, memoir, historical fiction, and culturally rooted stories that expand how we understand the human past and present.
TRADITIONAL PUBLICATION WITH CYNREN PRESS
Cynren Press acquires a small number of books each year for our traditional list.
The majority of the books we publish are selected for this track.
These are books that align with our editorial vision, our seasonal planning needs, and the specific categories we are actively developing across our imprints.
Cynren Press IS ACTIVELY acquiring titles for 2027 to 2028 and beyond.
We are currently seeking
History
Biography
Memoir
Women’s Studies (biographical, historical, or identity focused)
Poetry (biographical, historical, or identity focused)
Historical Fiction (broad; set in the 1970s or earlier)
World Fiction (lifeways focused)
Young Adult Historical/World Fiction (ages 14+)
If you’re unsure whether your book fits one of these categories, you’re still welcome to submit—sometimes we just like stuff.
Interested in a collaborative partnership model? Learn about Atelier Partnership.