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Hybrid · United States · founded 2014

SparkPress

Also trades, or has traded, as SparkPress Media.

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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 ·

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    IBPA Hybrid Criteria Statement & Distribution Agreement

    Publishes full editorial standards, distribution pipeline details, and clear fee options.

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    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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Contract clarity
4.5
Value for money
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Editing quality
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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
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    Contract clarity
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    Value for money
    5/5
    Editing quality
    5/5
    Design quality
    5/5
    Distribution & reach
    4/5
    Payment timeliness
    5/5
    Sebastian MartinezWorked with them Jun 2024 – Dec 2024Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful
  • 4.0Paid for servicesPaid $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 WilliamsWorked with them May 2024 – Nov 2024Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful