Subplot Publishing, an imprint of Mascot Books, is an independent hybrid publisher focusing on compelling and literary works of fiction. We publish titles with strong voices, intriguing plots, and dynamic characters in the adult fiction setting. All of our titles are hand-picked for this imprint during the submissions process based on theme, marketability, and overall tone.
Subplot manages the production, marketing, and distribution for each title. This includes editing, cover design, layout, printing physical copies, and producing eBooks and audiobooks. Our authors work with a dedicated production editor who guides them through the process from first draft to final product. Our fully equipped in-house marketing team will then customize a plan to fit the book’s specific promotional needs. We distribute across all major platforms (including Barnes & Noble) to help our books reach as many readers as possible.
Our experienced team is passionate about new voices in the fiction realm. As a hybrid publisher, all of our authors keep their copyright—which allows for more creative control over the production process as well as retaining one of the highest royalty percentages in the business. We know that a book has the best chance to succeed when our team is working with the author to bring to their vision to life. We work with debut fiction writers as well as veteran authors who previously published in fiction or in other genres. As long as you have a unique and engrossing story, we’d love to hear from you.
(Subplot does not publish YA or science fiction. For those genres, please see our parent company Mascot Books.)
