• Publisher’s Interest:

Since 1987 Rocky River Publishers, LLC has specialized in books to help children cope with the problems they face in contemporary society. It publishes fiction and non-fiction for juveniles and young adults, as well as, reference titles for adults.

• Freelance Potential:

Eighty-five percent of Rocky River Publishers, LLC's titles to date were developed from unsolicited submissions.

      Fiction:             Publishes toddler books, 0-4 years

                                Easy-to-read books, 4-7 years

                                Story picture books, 4-10 years

                                Young adult novels, 12-18 years

                                Genres include contemporary, inspirational, and educational

     Non-fiction:            Publishes educational, self-help, and reference titles 
                                     for all ages. Topics include drug education,                  
                                     self-esteem, self-management, and other important 
                                     issues that  affect today’s children.

• Submissions & Payments:

Query or send complete manuscripts. Rocky River Publishers, LLC accepts photocopies, but does not accept E-mailed or faxed submissions. Enclose a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope). Artwork (not the original) may accompany manuscripts, but is not essential. Royalties are 8-12 % of net for softcover and 10-15% of net for hardcover. Advance is $500. Response time will vary depending on the number of manuscripts we receive. Send all submissions to:

Rocky River Publishers, LLC
Attention: Acquisition Editor
P. O. Box 1679
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

• Editor’s Comments:

The books we publish are not only helpful and educational, but also interesting and creative. They provide innovative approaches to help parents, teachers, counselors, and child-care workers assist children as they grow from infancy to adulthood. The picture books we produce are filled with colorful art and the stories contain meaningful lessons. We most commonly reject manuscripts for the following reasons: they are age - inappropriate, poorly written, address a recently covered topic, the topic is too broad, or the topic may not be suitable for our line-up at the present time. Thank you for your interest in Rocky River Publishers, LLC and best wishes for success with your writing endeavors!

Kind Regards,

The Rocky River Folks