Welcome to the SPD form allowing publishers to apply to be distributed by Small Press Distribution. Please see our Acquisitions Page for more details about what SPD does and for the basic criteria required to become an SPD press. 

SPD's Mission:   In an increasingly corporatized book industry, Small Press Distribution (SPD) brings readers independently published literature, emphasizing small press values--equity, experimentation and access. We connect underrepresented literary communities to the marketplace and to each other via book distribution, events, and public advocacy. Prioritizing artistic and activist visions, SPD’s nearly 400 presses publish a full diversity of writers who rely on us to reach readers nationwide.

SPD receives many submissions for press acquisition. Given the limited space in our warehouse, and given our mission, we take on new publishers with great care. Note that we do not distribute individual titles or self-published books, and with rare exceptions SPD only acquires books with ISBNs that are perfect bound with printing on the spines. 

A few things we pay particular attention to are: 

• blurbs on book covers
• a robust marketing plan 
• website
• book design
• a diverse author list
• detailed plans for future titles

Please be thoughtful in your responses and allow us up to 3 months to reply. 

We look forward to becoming familiar with your books!