Frequently Asked Questions of our new publishing house.

 We’re a Canadian publishing house with a big vision. Our goal is to stand shoulder to shoulder with the largest publishers by upholding the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and care for every book. Our standard is excellence. 

We’re a brand-new publishing house, officially launched in January 2025. 

We publish adult and YA fiction. Please see our submissions page.

Email query and first three chapters of a completed manuscript to submissions@abigfivehouse.com . Please follow our guidelines on our Submissions Page.

For any inquiries, please email us at info@abigfivehouse.com.

Our books are available through all major online retailers and through your local bookstores. We encourage readers to support their local communities by visiting their local bookstores and asking for our books. You may just see other books that will interest you, too!

From signed contract to release date can take anywhere from 18 to 24 months.

 No. We are a traditional publisher. Authors never pay for editing, design, or distribution. 

 We currently do not offer advances. Authors receive royalties on all sales. 

Absolutely. We welcome authors with self-publishing experience. However, the manuscript you submit must have never been previously published or released in any form.

 None. If you are capable of self-publishing and enjoy it, we encourage you to do so—the freedom can be exhilarating. Our role is to offer authors who don’t want to manage production, distribution, and metadata themselves the opportunity to be published to professional trade standards.