Creative Writing Guide

Angel City Press was established in 1992 and is dedicated to the publication of high-quality nonfiction books.

Red Hen Press seeks to discover and publish works of literary excellence, support diversity in a creative industry, promote literacy in our local schools, and serve as a hub for literary events and enrichment.

A California native press publishing beautiful print and digital books with wit, creativity, and intelligence.

One of the country’s leading small cross-cultural presses, focused on socially engaged poetry and literature that matters. Founded by Luis J. Rodriguez.

An independent literary press in Los Angeles dedicated to making publishing accessible, amplifying diverse voices, and creating public literary events that call for participation by and the preservation of communities

A list of the literary presses located in and around Los Angeles. Not only do these presses publish books, but they are invested in Los Angeles and its literary community by hosting readings, workshops, bringing writing programs to local schools for underserved students, have a booth at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, etc. Some even publish literary journals that capture the writing and writers of Los Angeles, California and beyond.

Descriptions and reviews of literary magazines, with submission guidelines and links. Also, search the Call for Submissions database. Constantly updated.

An online database to help you connect with literary magazines. Includes editorial policies, submission guidelines, contact information, etc.

Includes tips for self-publishing and writing.