Acorn Publishing Honored as 2025 Publisher of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival

Acorn Publishing has been named "2025 Publisher of the Year" by the San Diego Writers Festival.

We are thrilled to announce that Acorn Publishing has been named the 2025 Publisher of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival. This recognition celebrates our unwavering commitment to nurturing emerging authors, championing diverse voices, and redefining the landscape of modern publishing.

Since our inception in 2016, Acorn Publishing has offered a hybrid publishing model that blends the best of traditional and self-publishing. Our authors retain creative influence, enjoy higher royalties, and benefit from comprehensive support—expert design, branding, marketing, and strategic book launches.

Being honored by this esteemed festival underscores our mission to empower writers and deliver compelling stories to readers worldwide. We are deeply grateful to the festival organizers and the vibrant San Diego literary community for this honor.

Marni Freedman, the Founder and Director of the San Diego Writers Festival, shares her thoughts about Acorn Publishing.

About Acorn Publishing

• Founded by bestselling authors Holly Kammier and Jessica Therrien

• Helped authors achieve national awards, bestseller status, and film/TV deals

• Maintains a curated catalog of high-quality, impactful stories

We look forward to continuing to uplift authors and enrich the literary world.

The San Diego Writers Festival is a free, community-based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling.