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Let's Get You Started
Time to hand your book over to the professionals.
You’ve spent countless hours—often years—writing your manuscript. Now it’s time to publish it the right way.
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At Barringer Publishing, we guide you through every step of the publishing process, starting with a professional review of your manuscript. If the project is a good fit and all parties agree, we move forward with a publishing contract and prepare your book for release to the world.
To get started, email your submission to js@BarringerPublishing.com.
Your story deserves a professional launch.
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We look forward to reviewing your book and, hopefully, beginning a long and successful relationship with Barringer Publishing.
Struggling with Your Manuscript?
We are offering honest, constructive feedback to help polish your book. Our senior editor will provide you with his expert analysis.
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Absolutely free, no obligation whatsoever.
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Just email us your manuscript in full, or select a few chapters for us to review.
Please include a short synopsis to js@barringerpublishing.com.
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Your Work Is Protected. At Barringer Publishing, we respect and safeguard your intellectual property. All manuscripts submitted for consideration remain confidential and are never shared outside our editorial review team.​
- Jeff Schlesinger, Publisher
The realistic odds of being published by Traditional Publishers without an agent
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Major Publishers (Big Five):
Effectively 0%
The Big Five do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. If you don’t have an agent,
your submission is automatically rejected—often unread.
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Traditional Publishers:
Roughly 1–3% chance
Some accept direct submissions during limited windows, but competition is intense and they still strongly favor agented work.
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Agents take in 1-2%, then pitch to the traditional publishing houses.
This is why so many authors explore hybrid publishing, like Barringer Publishing, after facing repeated rejections—even with strong books.