From coastal towns to mountain cities, indie presses are shaping the literary landscape with a deep love for the written word. Below, you’ll find a curated list of North Carolina’s small and independent (indie) presses, each one a testament to what can happen when passion meets the page.

The good news is that there is a publisher for every type of book. Each one comes with its own expectations, opportunities, and trade-offs. None of them are inherently “better” than the others; they simply serve different goals and writers.