<\/span><\/h2>\nA hybrid imprint blending community publishing with professional production, Spokane Valley Books publishes practical non-fiction and regional lifestyle titles \u2014 cookbooks, gardening guides, and practical memoirs.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Community-founded imprint with volunteer roots, evolved into a paid editorial model.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Lifestyle, practical how-to guides, and local-interest titles.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Editing, layout, print-on-demand, and small-scale distribution.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Authors who write practical guides or regional lifestyle content and want an approachable publishing path.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Emphasis on high-quality interior design for non-fiction cookbooks and manuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>5. Riverfront Literary Collective<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThis cooperative-style publisher is driven by a group of writers and editors who produce limited-run, high-design books \u2014 often poetry chapbooks, illustrated works, and artist collaborations.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Collective formed by Spokane-area creatives to publish artful, small-run projects.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Poetry, artist books, and collaborative projects combining text and visual art.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Editorial support, design collaboration, small-batch printing, and local events.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Poets, visual artists, and experimental writers comfortable with limited editions.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Strong emphasis on book-as-object \u2014 tactile design and local arts partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>6. Palouse Ridge Publishing<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nPalouse Ridge Publishing is a regional press that publishes both fiction and non-fiction with a particular interest in environmental themes and rural life.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Independent press serving authors across Washington and Idaho.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Environmental non-fiction, rural memoirs, and literary fiction tied to place.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Acquisition, editorial development, and targeted publicity campaigns.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Writers who center landscape and environmental issues in their narrative.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Credible editorial voice on environmental topics and partnerships with conservation groups for cross-promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>7. Blue Pine Books<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nBlue Pine Books operates as a hybrid publisher offering a la carte services to authors \u2014 from editing to distribution planning \u2014 aimed at authors who want professional polish without surrendering rights.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Hybrid company established to bridge self-publishing and traditional publishing services.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Genre fiction (thrillers, romance, speculative) and commercial non-fiction.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Developmental and line editing, design, marketing packages, and distribution advice.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Genre authors seeking professional presentation and strategic publication support.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Flexible service tiers that let authors pick only what they need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>8. Northbank Academic Press<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nSpecializing in scholarly and academic titles, Northbank Academic Press works with local academics, small scholarly societies, and professionals who need rigorous editorial standards.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Academic imprint formed to serve Northwest scholars and research projects.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Academic monographs, regional research, and educational resources.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Peer-review coordination, citation formatting, indexing, and print-on-demand academic distribution.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Professors, researchers, and subject-matter experts with publishable research.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Strong editorial protocols for academic rigor and support for university-affiliated authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>9. Sashco Creative Press<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nSashco Creative Press publishes children\u2019s books and illustrated works, emphasizing high-quality illustration and narrative for younger readers.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Press born from a collaboration of illustrators and authors in the Spokane area.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Picture books, middle-grade illustrated fiction, and children\u2019s poetry.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Illustration management, children\u2019s market editorial guidance, and physical book design.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Picture-book authors and illustrators seeking a boutique, artist-friendly publisher.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> In-house art coordination and relationships with local schools for author events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>10. Beacon Mountain Publishing<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nBeacon Mountain is a community-minded publisher producing memoirs, inspirational non-fiction, and life-guidance titles. They emphasize editorial sensitivity when working with personal narratives.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Community-centered publisher with a focus on narrative non-fiction.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Memoir, inspirational and self-help non-fiction, and faith-adjacent titles.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Editorial development, sensitivity-read services, and small-scale promotion.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Writers telling personal, life-story-driven works seeking careful editorial handling.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Careful stewardship of sensitive memoir content and author-centered communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>11. Ironwood Fiction Co.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nIronwood Fiction Co. is dedicated to genre storytelling and has built a modest catalog of mystery, historical fiction, and regional thrillers. They maintain a steady schedule of paperback releases.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Genre-focused independent aimed at consistent releases for bookshop shelves.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Mystery, historical fiction, and regional thrillers set in the Northwest.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Editing, trade paperback production, and regional publicity.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Genre authors wanting traditional editorial workflows and trade paperback production.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Reliable paperback aesthetic suitable for bookstore placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>12. Spokane Indie Press<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nSpokane Indie Press is a grassroots imprint that supports self-published authors with curated services and occasional co-publishing arrangements for standout projects.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Grassroots imprint supporting DIY authors.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Mixed-genre, with openness to unconventional projects and debut authors.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Editorial packages, layout, print-on-demand, and co-publishing opportunities for select titles.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> First-time authors and DIY authors wanting editorial help without a full-traditional contract.<\/li>\n
- What makes it notable:<\/b> Bridge model that helps authors transition from self-publishing into curated small-press support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>13. Spokane Storyworks<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nSpokane Storyworks publishes short-form works, essays, and literary nonfiction with a focus on narrative craft and strong editorial mentorship.<\/p>\n
\n- Founded:<\/b> Small editorial collective focused on narrative nonfiction and essays.<\/li>\n
- Focus:<\/b> Literary nonfiction, essay collections, and narrative craft.<\/li>\n
- Services:<\/b> Intensive editorial feedback, manuscript coaching, and small-batch production.<\/li>\n
- Author fit:<\/b> Essayists and narrative nonfiction writers seeking detailed editorial input.<\/li>\n