
Giving short fiction and non-fiction a powerful digital voice
Drury Ridge Press publishes quality standalone short manuscripts between 7,500 and 20,000 words as eBooks. We charge authors zero fees and pay competitive royalties on every sale.
What we do for writers
Drury Ridge Press is an imprint of Deep Read Press, and it too is a traditional publisher. We bridge the divide between short stories and full-length novels. We also publish nonfiction. Our digital publishing process is transparent, modern, and dedicated to elevating authors, without cost to them.
Targeted word counts
We accept completed manuscripts from 7,500 to 25,000 words, ideal for novellas, long essays, and focused short works of nonfiction.
Zero publishing fees
We charge nothing for our editorial review, formatting, cover creation, or distribution. You never pay to publish with Drury Ridge Press.
Author royalties
We share in the success of every title by paying our authors fair, above average, and regular royalties on every eBook sold worldwide.

About Drury Ridge Press
Drury Ridge Press was created to champion standalone works that often fall outside conventional publishing formats. We believe compelling novelettes, extended essays, focused novellas, and short nonfiction titles deserve dedicated readerships and polished digital editions. Through attentive collaboration and an author-first approach, we bring exceptional short-form literature directly to readers everywhere.
A home for compelling digital literature
From imaginative fiction to incisive non-fiction, our titles deliver complete, resonant narratives in a single sitting. Explore how Drury Ridge Press is shaping modern digital reading.
Ready to share your manuscript?
If you have a polished short manuscript between 7,500 and 25,000 words, we want to read it. Join our roster of published authors without paying a single dime in production fees.
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MAILING ADDRESS
Drury Ridge Press
PO Box 412
druryridgepress@gmail.com
Lafayette, TN 37083
Phone: 615-670-1725
Have questions about submissions, royalties, or published works? Use the form to the left, or send an email to druryridgepress@gmail.com and our editorial team will be happy to assist you.