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Hybrid · United States · founded 2014

SparkPress

Also trades, or has traded, as SparkPress Media.

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Directory standing

Recommended

Verified track record, transparent terms, consistently positive author reports.

Sister imprint of She Writes Press targeting fiction, mystery, and sci-fi. Fully compliant with IBPA hybrid criteria. Distributed into physical trade channels via Simon & Schuster Publisher Services. Reverts rights upon 60 days notice and publishes transparent fee tiers before signature.

Set by Ruth Kelleher · 3 August 2026

Why this standing? 1 documented item+

Published terms20 May 2026
IBPA Hybrid Criteria Statement & Distribution Agreement
Publishes full editorial standards, distribution pipeline details, and clear fee options.
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Added by Ruth Kelleher

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03 Aug 2026
ListedRecommended
Sister imprint of She Writes Press targeting fiction, mystery, and sci-fi. Fully compliant with IBPA hybrid criteria. Distributed into physical trade channels via Simon & Schuster Publisher Services. Reverts rights upon 60 days notice and publishes transparent fee tiers before signature.
Ruth Kelleher

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At a glance

Model: Hybrid
Services: Editorial, Design, Trade Distribution, Marketing
Royalty terms: 60% net on print, 80% net on digital, paid quarterly
Rights taken: North American print and digital
Contract length: 2 years with annual extension
Exclusivity: Exclusive print and ebook during active term
Genre focus: General Fiction, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery

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Author reviews

4.5

★★★★★4.5

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4 recommend · 0 with reservations · 0 do not

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Communication: 4.0
Contract clarity: 4.5
Value for money: 4.0
Editing quality: 4.0
Design quality: 4.5
Distribution & reach: 3.5
Payment timeliness: 4.5

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5.0Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Fair contract terms, responsive staff, and reliable payment reporting. One of the few publishers that actually lives up to their guidelines. In my experience with SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
Communication
4/5
Contract clarity
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Editing quality
5/5
Design quality
5/5
Distribution & reach
4/5
Payment timeliness
5/5
Sebastian Martinez07 Jan 2025Worked with them Jun 2024 – Dec 2024Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful

★★★★★

4.0

Paid for services

Paid $2,000 to $5,000

Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.

Communication: 3/5
Contract clarity: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Editing quality: 4/5
Design quality: 4/5
Distribution & reach: 3/5
Payment timeliness: 4/5

Audrey Williams04 Dec 2024Worked with them May 2024 – Nov 2024Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful