ACORN PUBLISHING
Helping talented writers publish exceptional books
2025 San Diego Writers Festival
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
ACORN PUBLISHING
IS FOR
SERIOUS WRITERS
Acorn Publishing is an imprint for talented writers serious about their craft who want their work to reach the widest possible audience. Our team of experienced industry professionals works to ensure your story has the best shot at success in today's crowded market.
ACORN BY THE NUMBERS
· We are the largest publisher in San Diego and one of the largest in California.
·We have published 160 books to date.
· Our books have won 500 awards and counting.
· 3 of our books have been optioned for television so far.
· 22% of our authors have published more than one book under our imprint.
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Laura Findley Evans,
The Dragon and The Girl
"Two years after publishing my first novel with Acorn, True North has earned me over 2 ½ times my initial investment. Publishing it on my own seemed impossible. Trying to go the traditional route seemed daunting as well. An author can spend years trying to find an agent and then hope they can sell it to a publisher. Enter Acorn Publishing! Instead of taking years, the process took mere months. Now my book is garnering 5-star reviews, while I’m able to focus on writing more books."
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K. A. Fox,
USA TODAY Best-selling Author of the Murphy's Law Series
"My experience with Acorn has been everything I hoped it would be. What I've learned from them along the way has been invaluable and there have been more opportunities to grow my readership and my career as an author because of them. They even secured an overseas traditional publishing deal for my first book and connected me with my film and television agent. Thank you Acorn - you made this author's dream come true."
Benjamin Spada,
the Black Spear Series
Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal Winner
"The Acorn team were the experts I needed in my corner to help make that jump from the art of writing to the business of publishing. They were there every step of the way, ready to assist with insight into any decision however monumental or trivial, to ensure that my book was the absolute best it could be. Most importantly: it always remained my book. The respect the Acorn team has for staying true to the author’s vision was invaluable and immensely rewarding for my debut writing experience."
Alyssa Petersel,
Somehow I Am Different
Kirkus Indie Book of the Year
"I feel empowered by my work with Acorn Publishing and grateful to have found Holly and Jessica at a relatively early stage in my writing journey. My involvement in this process has given me invaluable knowledge and ownership of the material to an extent I would not have otherwise. Holly and Jessica have been a consistent support system. Most importantly, I feel heard and supported in the work that I love to do. Thank you, Acorn Publishing, for my "crash course" and for ceaseless community and encouragement."
Dennis Crosby,
Death's Legacy
"For a debut author, navigating the publishing waters can be intimidating, if not terrifying. I cannot say my publishing experience would have been as enjoyable and educational with any company other than Acorn. Holly and Jessica an amazing team, the perfect mentors. Their experience in the business, combined with their patience, is the perfect formula for steering authors down a path toward success. I felt comfortable, included in every decision, and most of all, I felt that my work and my writing goals were valued. I cannot thank Holly, Jessica, and the Acorn Team enough. Working with them was absolutely the best decision for my writing career."
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