Independent publishing company
Fulcrum Publishing
Nonfiction, History, Independent
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Fulcrum Publishing
Fulcrum Publishing is closed to submissions right now and will announce a reopening on social media or in its newsletter. When open, you email a query letter and a synopsis of 250 words or less in the email body. Replies take 3 to 4 months.
Fulcrum Publishing is an independent publisher founded in 1984, with a mailing address in Denver, Colorado. It publishes nonfiction on conservation and stewardship, American culture, civics and the American West. The press describes itself as a leading independent publisher of civics, conservation and Native American titles. Its books include Servant Leadership from the Middle by Bernard L. Osborne and Keepers of the Earth. Its catalog also lists Speaker’s Corner and Fulcrum Group sections.
Fulcrum is closed to submissions today. It will announce a reopening on social media or in its newsletter. When it reopens, you email a query letter with a synopsis of 250 words or less in the email body to submissions@fulcrumbooks.com. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. The press contacts you if it wants more. Replies take 3 to 4 months, so do not follow up before then. Manuscripts must be in English.
What Fulcrum Publishing is looking for
- Nonfiction on conservation and stewardship
- Books on American culture, civics and the American West
- Civics, conservation and Native American titles
- Manuscripts written in English
Publishes
- History
- Independent
- Nonfiction
Readers
- Adult
How to submit to Fulcrum Publishing
From its own guidelines- Follow Fulcrum on social media or sign up for its newsletter to catch a reopening.
- When it reopens, write a query letter and a synopsis of 250 words or less.
- Paste both into the body of an email to submissions@fulcrumbooks.com.
- Wait 3 to 4 months without following up.
Is Fulcrum Publishing right for your book?
A good fit if
Fulcrum suits nonfiction authors writing about conservation, civics, American culture, Native American topics or the American West who can wait for the next reading period.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if you have a full-color or photo book or a previously self-published collection. Writers ready to submit now should also look elsewhere, since Fulcrum is closed.
Books published by Fulcrum Publishing
Well-known titles- Servant Leadership from the MiddleBernard L. Osborne
- Keepers of the Earth
Fulcrum Publishing imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker's Corner | Not stated | Listed as a section under 'Our Books', not called an imprint |
| Fulcrum Group | Not stated | Listed as a section under 'Our Books' |
Questions about Fulcrum Publishing
Does Fulcrum Publishing accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Not right now. Fulcrum Publishing is closed to submissions and will announce a reopening on social media or in its newsletter. When it is open, it takes a query letter with a short synopsis by email rather than full manuscripts. It no longer publishes full-color or photo books. Previously self-published collections are not eligible. Manuscripts must be in English.
How do I submit to Fulcrum Publishing?
Wait for Fulcrum to announce a reopening. Then email a query letter plus a synopsis of 250 words or less, both in the email body, to submissions@fulcrumbooks.com. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. The press contacts you if it wants to see more. Until a reopening is announced, sending material is not an option, so watch its social media and newsletter for news.
How long does Fulcrum Publishing take to reply?
When Fulcrum is open, replies take 3 to 4 months. The press asks writers not to follow up before that time has passed. It contacts you if it wants more material. Because simultaneous submissions are allowed, you can query other publishers while you wait, which helps given the long reply window and the current closure.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
