Submit a Manuscript

At Texas Birder Press, we believe good books can change the way people see the world.

We are especially interested in books that encourage curiosity, celebrate the natural world, and inspire readers to explore, learn, and appreciate the places and creatures around them.

If that sounds like your manuscript, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Publish

Texas Birder Press is a small independent publisher with a focus on:

• Birding and bird identification
• Nature writing
• Natural history
• Regional travel and outdoor guides
• Bird and wildlife photography
• Memoirs connected to nature or outdoor experiences
• Conservation and environmental topics
• Select poetry and inspirational works
• Some non-fiction titles related to business and “How-to’s”

We are particularly interested in books with a strong sense of place, engaging storytelling, and practical value for readers.

What We Are Not Currently Seeking

At this time, we are generally not considering:

• Fiction novels
• Children’s books
• Academic textbooks
• Technical or scientific journals
• Political works
• Horror or fantasy
• Erotica
• AI-generated manuscripts without substantial human authorship and editing

What Makes a Great Submission?

We look for manuscripts that:

• Teach something useful or meaningful
• Tell a compelling story
• Reflect a genuine passion for the subject
• Offer a fresh perspective
• Are well organized and thoughtfully written
• Connect with readers emotionally or intellectually

Perfect grammar is helpful.

Authenticity is essential.

We can help polish a manuscript. We cannot supply the passion behind it.

Before You Submit

Please make sure your manuscript is:

• Complete or substantially complete
• Edited to the best of your ability
• Saved as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF file
• Your original work

If photographs are included, please indicate:

• Whether the photos are your own
• Approximate image resolution
• That you own the rights to use the images

What to Include

Please submit:

1. A Brief Cover Letter

Tell us:

• Who you are
• Why you wrote the book
• Why you believe it is a good fit for Texas Birder Press
• Any relevant experience or credentials

2. A Short Synopsis

In one or two pages, tell us:

• What the book is about
• Who the intended audience is
• Why readers will care

3. The Manuscript

Attach your manuscript in:

• Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• PDF

If your manuscript contains photographs, illustrations, or maps, include a few examples if possible.

How to Submit

Please submit your materials using the form below or by email.

Include the words:

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

in the subject line.

Review Process

Texas Birder Press is a small independent publisher.

We personally review every submission that appears to fit our publishing interests.

Because of the volume of submissions and the time required for careful review:

• We cannot guarantee a response to every submission.
• Response times may vary.
• Submission does not guarantee publication.

If we believe your manuscript may be a good fit, we will contact you for additional information and to discuss possible next steps.

Rights

Please submit only work that is your own and for which you control the publishing rights.

Submitting your manuscript does not transfer any rights to Texas Birder Press.

Your work remains yours unless a separate written publishing agreement is executed.

A Final Thought

Birds don’t all sing the same song.

Neither do writers.

Some books teach.

Some inspire.

Some help readers discover places they never knew existed.

And some simply remind us that the world is larger, stranger, and more beautiful than we imagined.

If your manuscript does that, we’d be delighted to take a look.