Top 30 Book Publishing Companies in Paraguay — Updated 2025

Paraguay’s publishing ecosystem in 2025 is compact but energetic: a handful of established trade houses and institutional presses, several specialist educational and professional publishers, and a fast-growing scene of independent and community-driven imprints (including cartonera and small-press projects).

1. Ghostwriter Inside

Who they are (quick): An international ghostwriting and author-services company offering manuscript development, ghostwriting, editing, and publishing-support packages to authors worldwide, including Paraguay. They position themselves as a one-stop solution for busy professionals who want a polished, market-ready book without managing dozens of freelancers.

Why choose: You want a fully managed route from idea → finished manuscript → production-ready files, and you prefer a project team (researcher, writer, editor, designer) to handle the heavy lifting.

Strengths: End-to-end manuscript development, fast turnaround options, experienced writers across genres. Good for memoirs, business/leadership books, thought-leadership titles, and busy professionals — but always read contracts carefully (rights, credit, and payment terms).

2. Servilibro (Librería & Editorial Servilibro) — Asunción

Who they are: One of Paraguay’s best-known booksellers that also operates as an editorial and cultural hub—selling, distributing, and publishing Paraguayan titles across many categories. Their website and catalogue are a major reference for local authors.

Why choose: You want strong local distribution and retail placement inside Paraguay, combined with a publisher that understands national readers and cataloguing.

Strengths: Large local catalogue (history, children’s, Paraguayan literature), retail reach, festival and school channels — ideal for authors aiming for visibility in Paraguayan stores and institutions.

3. Editorial El Lector — Asunción

Who they are: Longstanding Paraguayan publisher and bookseller-publishing hybrid with national reach; historically, they have co-published widely and collaborated with newspapers and cultural programmes. El Lector is a household name in Paraguayan publishing.

Why choose: You have general-interest nonfiction, children’s books, or popular fiction and want a publisher with guaranteed retail visibility and media partnerships.

Strengths: Deep retail linkages (newspaper tie-ins and bookshop presence), mass-market know-how, and strong experience launching titles to broad Paraguayan audiences.

4. Arandurã Editorial — Asunción (specialist / cultural)

Who they are: A culturally important Paraguayan imprint that has published contemporary Paraguayan literature and Guaraní-language texts since the late 20th century; active in promoting national writers and bilingual publishing.

Why choose: Your work is literary, poetic, or culturally rooted in Paraguay (especially if it involves Guaraní language or indigenous themes).

Strengths: Strong cultural credibility, expertise in Paraguayan literature and bilingual publishing, a respected backlist of national authors.

5. Librería / Editorial Intercontinental — Asunción

Who they are: A bookseller and editorial/printing operation with an established presence in Paraguay’s academic and legal markets (textbooks, law, professional reference). They combine distribution, wholesale supply, and editorial activity.

Why choose: You’re publishing professional, legal, or reference material that needs bookstore and institutional placement (courts, law schools, universities).

Strengths: B2B distribution, reliable production, and a track record in professional and reference publishing.

6. Ediciones Técnicas Paraguayas (E.T.P.) — Asunción

Who they are: A technical and specialised publisher focusing on medical, engineering, and professional manuals. They supply technical books and practical guides that Paraguayan professionals and universities use.

Why choose: Your manuscript is a technical manual, medical, or professional textbook that must meet discipline-specific standards.

Strengths: Subject-matter editorial capacity, proven technical backlist, distribution to professional audiences and institutions.

7. Editorial En Alianza — (education and curriculum)

Who they are: A Paraguayan house born from a foundation focused on education; known for curriculum-aligned school texts and teacher resources.

Why choose: You’re producing textbooks, teacher guides, or learning resources intended for Paraguay’s schools.

Strengths: Curriculum alignment experience, institutional contacts with schools and teacher training channels — useful for authors of pedagogical materials.

8. Ediciones PY / EdicionesPY (self-publishing & author services)

Who they are: A Paraguayan imprint focused on helping authors self-publish (print + ebook) with production and distribution services. A practical option for writers who want to retain control while getting professional production.

Why choose: You want an affordable, guided self-publishing service with local distribution options.

Strengths: End-to-end support for indie authors (editing, design, printing, digital files), and a path to local bookshops and online sales.

9. Ediciones Ñandutí (and other small independent houses)

Who they are: Part of a larger cluster of Paraguayan independent presses (Ñandutí, Gea Editorial, Aike Biene, etc.) that focus on literature, poetry, and contemporary Paraguayan voices. They appear across national directories and indie fair rosters.

Why choose: You’re a poet, short-form author, or literary writer seeking a small press with editorial care and festival visibility.

Strengths: Curated lists, tight editorial relationships with authors, presence in literary events, and indie book fairs.

10. Ediciones Nanduti / Ediciones Nandutí (media-linked imprints)

Who they are: Imprints tied to media houses and local cultural organisations; they publish both literary and non-fiction works tied to national debates, history, and journalism. (Names and partnerships appear across Paraguayan publisher lists.)

Why choose: Your project is journalism, public policy, or culturally topical non-fiction, and could benefit from media exposure.

Strengths: Media cross-promotion, ability to place books in conversations about current affairs, and a natural audience among readers of the hosting publications.

11. Editorial Arandurape, Mandu’ara, Tiempo de Historia (regional cultural imprints)

Who they are: A group of cultural/independent houses (examples drawn from recent aggregator lists) that specialise in Paraguayan history, oral history, folklore, and regional cultural studies.

Why choose: Your manuscript documents Paraguayan history, oral tradition, or local cultural research.

Strengths: Cultural specialization, archival orientation, and good fit for university libraries and cultural centres.

12. Editorials focused on children’s books & education (Bruño-style, small local imprints)

Who they are: Paraguay has several small imprints and series dedicated to children and young readers (local independent picture-book studios and local editions from regional groups). These appear in Servilibro’s catalogues and national lists.

Why choose: You have illustrated books, early readers, or lesson-plan-linked children’s material.

Strengths: Expertise in visual production, school placement, and parent/teacher channels.

13. Editorial Intercontinental / Ediciones Intercontinental (law & reference)

Who they are: (Related to Librería Intercontinental) — a publisher/printer known for law, public policy, and historical titles with long trade experience in Paraguay. They keep titles in circulation for professional markets.

Why choose: Professional, legal, or historical research works that need authoritative production and distribution to institutions.

Strengths: Institutional trust, dependable reprints, and placement in university/school libraries.

14. Ediciones Técnicas / ETP and other technical houses (engineering, medicine)

Who they are: Technical publishers that supply professional texts to universities and practitioners. ETP is a key example in Paraguay.

Why choose: You’re writing technical textbooks or manuals for professional audiences.

Strengths: Technical editorial capacity, production of accurate diagrams/illustrations, and professional distribution networks.

15. Cartonera & micro-press collectives (La Propia Cartonera and peers)

Who they are: Paraguay participates in the Latin American cartonera and small-press movement — low-cost, handmade books produced by collectives for cultural outreach and artistic projects. They function as community publishers.

Why choose: You want a low-cost, highly creative artisanal edition to distribute in community programmes, festivals, or as an art object.

Strengths: Extremely low production costs, community engagement, and striking physical design that attracts cultural attention.

16. Gea Editorial & Aike Biene (new-wave independents)

Who they are: Small contemporary fiction houses that champion new Paraguayan voices and recent fiction; they show up on Instagram and indie catalogues.

Why choose: Contemporary fiction, debut novelists, and authors who want a boutique editorial experience with good design.

Strengths: Editorial taste, social-media savvy, and good relationships with indie reviewers and festivals.

17. Ediciones La Cifra / Editorial La Cifra (indie & cultural)

Who they are: A cultural imprint found in national aggregated lists; they publish essays, local history, and literary projects.

Why choose: Scholarly essays with cultural appeal or crossover non-fiction intended for engaged readers.

Strengths: Niche readership, curated lists, and good fit for libraries and cultural centres.

18. Editorial Tiempo de Historia & similar research imprints

Who they are: Small presses and cultural imprints that publish historical and documentary works about Paraguay (often linked to research institutes or history associations).

Why choose: Scholarly history, archival projects, or regionally important cultural documentation.

Strengths: Archival access, research networks, and credibility with historians and cultural institutions.

19. Ediciones PY/“Tu libro”/Ediciones para autopublicación (practical self-publishers)

Who they are: A growing group of local businesses that offer turnkey self-publishing and production services for authors who want a rapid local release and print-on-demand support. Examples include Ediciones PY and TuLibroPY.

Why choose: You want to keep rights, control pricing, and manage marketing yourself while relying on professional production services.

Strengths: Fast production cycles, hands-on author support, and digital/print distribution options.

20. Regional & cross-border partners (Argentine & Chilean houses working in Paraguay)

Who they are: Because Paraguay is a small market, many authors and publishers collaborate with regional groups (Argentina/Chile) to secure printing, distribution, and festival placement—examples appear repeatedly in industry roundups. These partnerships expand reach beyond Paraguay.

Why choose: You want broader Southern Cone distribution and the marketing clout of larger regional houses.

Strengths: Access to larger retail networks, translation rights infrastructure, and festival exposure across the region.

21. Editorial Atlas Paraguay

Who they are: A professional and educational publishing company producing textbooks, atlases, and illustrated educational resources.
Why choose: Perfect for authors of geography, history, and school-oriented illustrated books.
Strengths: Strong distribution in schools and libraries, visually rich design, and trusted by educators

22. Editorial Don Bosco Paraguay

Who they are: A religious and educational publisher aligned with the Salesian tradition, producing catechetical and youth materials.
Why choose: Ideal for religious writers, teachers, and institutions developing faith-based learning materials.
Strengths: Long heritage in Catholic education, credibility among schools and parishes, extensive youth networks.

23. Ediciones UC (Universidad Católica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción”)

Who they are: The publishing arm of Paraguay’s Catholic University, producing academic, theological, and educational texts.
Why choose: If you are an academic or researcher seeking institutional credibility and access to university networks.
Strengths: Academic rigor, theological expertise, academic distribution.

24. Editorial Tiempo de Historia

Who they are: A boutique Paraguayan press focusing on historical works, memoirs, and biographies.
Why choose: If your manuscript deals with Paraguayan or Latin American history, and you want serious editorial handling.
Strengths: Credibility in historical scholarship, connections to cultural institutions, and archival focus.

25. Editorial Mandu’ara

Who they are: A local imprint specializing in indigenous themes, Guaraní literature, and cultural preservation.
Why choose: Perfect for authors writing in or about Guaraní culture and language.
Strengths: Strong niche cultural identity, language expertise, and respected in literary circles.

26. Editorial A Puro Cuento

Who they are: An independent Paraguayan press that focuses on short story collections, youth writing, and emerging voices.
Why choose: For short story writers and debut authors wanting festival visibility.
Strengths: Promotes new authors, curated selections, presence in literary contests and fairs.

27. Editorial Ñemity

Who they are: A grassroots cultural press, often tied to NGOs or community initiatives, publishing social and cultural works.
Why choose: Good for activist literature, cultural essays, or social issue–oriented books.
Strengths: Community connections, affordable editions, strong cultural engagement.

28. Editorial La Cifra

Who they are: A small Paraguayan literary and essay publisher producing thoughtful, curated editions.
Why choose: If you want careful editorial input and boutique-level attention for essays or fiction.
Strengths: Intellectual credibility, library presence, respected in indie circuits.

29. Editorial El Ombligo del Mundo

Who they are: An independent Paraguayan press active in experimental literature and poetry, recognized in the indie fair scene.
Why choose: For avant-garde authors looking for a home in Paraguay’s small but vibrant experimental community.
Strengths: Experimental focus, strong festival visibility, community of engaged readers.

30. Editorial La Cartonera Paraguay

Who they are: Part of the Latin American cartonera movement, producing handmade, recycled-paper editions with artistic flair.
Why choose: If you want to publish poetry or social commentary in an alternative, activist, and art-driven format.
Strengths: Affordable grassroots editions, activist spirit, and visually unique handmade books.

Top 30 Book Publishing Companies in Paraguay (2025)

#	Publishing Company	Why Choose	Strengths
1	Ghostwriter Inside	You want full ghostwriting + publishing support from idea to finished book.	End-to-end service, fast turnaround, multi-genre expertise.
2	Servilibro	For strong retail placement and national visibility.	Large catalogue, bookstore presence, and festival participation.
3	Editorial El Lector	For popular fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books with mass-market reach.	Retail + media partnerships, household name.
4	Arandurã Editorial	For literature, poetry, and Guaraní-language works.	Cultural credibility, bilingual publishing, and respected authors.
5	Editorial Intercontinental	For legal, academic, and professional books.	B2B distribution, institutional trust, and academic networks.
6	Ediciones Técnicas Paraguayas (ETP)	For technical, medical, and professional manuals.	Professional editorial capacity, accuracy, and university reach.
7	Editorial En Alianza	For curriculum-aligned school textbooks.	School distribution, teacher resources, and curriculum expertise.
8	Ediciones PY	For self-publishing with local distribution.	Affordable packages, print + digital support.
9	Ediciones Ñandutí	For literary fiction and poetry with indie support.	Curated catalogues, festival presence.
10	Media-linked Imprints (e.g., Nandutí)	For journalism, current affairs, and cultural non-fiction.	Media exposure, credibility in public debate.
11	Arandurape / Mandu’ara / Tiempo de Historia	For history, folklore, and cultural studies.	Cultural expertise, archival focus.
12	Children’s & Youth Imprints	For picture books, school readers, and illustrated titles.	Visual design expertise, school distribution.
13	Editorial Intercontinental (expanded)	For law, policy, and historical research.	Institutional placement, reprint stability.
14	Ediciones Técnicas (technical houses)	For engineering, medicine, and sciences.	Technical illustrations, professional distribution.
15	Cartonera Collectives	For artisanal, activist, and community-based books.	Handmade editions, activist identity.
16	Gea Editorial	For debut fiction and new Paraguayan authors.	Indie focus, strong design, social media savvy.
17	Editorial La Cifra	For essays and cultural non-fiction.	Boutique curation, intellectual credibility.
18	Editorial Tiempo de Historia	For historical works, biographies, and memoirs.	Archival focus, cultural institution links.
19	TuLibroPY / Self-publishing services	For quick, independent book production.	Fast cycles, POD, rights retention.
20	Regional Partnerships (Argentina/Chile)	For authors seeking Southern Cone exposure.	Cross-border distribution, festival networks.
21	Editorial Atlas Paraguay	For educational atlases and illustrated resources.	Trusted in schools, visually strong design.
22	Editorial Don Bosco Paraguay	For Catholic and youth educational texts.	Long tradition, credibility in parishes & schools.
23	Ediciones UC (Universidad Católica)	For academic, theological, and educational works.	Institutional prestige, scholarly rigor.
24	Editorial Tiempo de Historia (expanded)	For detailed Paraguayan history projects.	Cultural heritage, documentary reliability.
25	Editorial Mandu’ara	For Guaraní and indigenous culture texts.	Cultural preservation, niche expertise.
26	Editorial A Puro Cuento	For short story collections and new authors.	Festival presence supports emerging writers.
27	Editorial Ñemity	For social, cultural, and activist texts.	Grassroots networks, affordable editions.
28	Editorial La Cifra (expanded)	For essays and literary projects.	Indie credibility, strong curation.
29	Editorial El Ombligo del Mundo	For experimental literature and poetry.	Avant-garde focus, indie festival visibility.
30	La Cartonera Paraguay	For handmade, recycled, artistic editions.	Activist roots, unique artisanal books.

How to Choose the Right Publisher in Paraguay

Choosing a publisher is one of the most important decisions for any author. Here are some practical tips:

1. Define your genre & goals – Are you writing fiction, academic research, children’s books, or cultural literature? Match your work to the publisher’s strengths.
2. Check distribution networks – A strong publisher should place your book in bookstores, schools, and online platforms.
3. Evaluate editorial quality – Look for publishers known for good editing, design, and book production.
4. Assess marketing support – Some publishers actively promote authors through fairs, festivals, and media.
5. Compare contracts & rights – Understand royalties, rights retention, and reprint policies before signing.
6. Consider self-publishing – If you want full control, services like Ghostwriter Inside and TuLibroPY offer packages tailored to independent authors.

The Role of Bilingual Publishing in Paraguay

Paraguay is unique in its strong bilingual culture (Spanish and Guaraní). Many publishers like Arandurã Editorial and Mandu’ara focus on producing works in both languages. This trend is not just cultural but also commercial—books in Guaraní reach schools, communities, and cultural institutions seeking to preserve national identity. For authors, this bilingual market offers an opportunity to expand readership and contribute to cultural preservation.

Conclusion

The Paraguayan publishing industry in 2025 offers a diverse mix of large educational publishers, independent literary presses, and innovative cartonera collectives. Whether you are an academic, a novelist, or a poet, there’s a publisher in Paraguay suited to your vision.

For authors seeking full creative and commercial control, Ghostwriter Inside stands out as the top choice, offering complete ghostwriting, editing, and publishing solutions. Meanwhile, traditional publishers like Servilibro, El Lector, and Intercontinental remain powerful players with nationwide reach.

Ultimately, the best path depends on your goals: whether you want mass-market exposure, academic credibility, cultural preservation, or indie experimentation. By carefully evaluating your options—and understanding the strengths of Paraguay’s top 30 publishers—you can ensure your book reaches the right audience in 2025 and beyond.

FAQs

1. Can international authors publish with Paraguayan publishers?\

Yes, many Paraguayan publishers—especially independent and academic presses—welcome international submissions, particularly if the work has cultural, historical, or regional relevance.

2. Do Paraguayan publishers accept manuscripts in English?

Most are published in Spanish or Guaraní, but international houses and some indie publishers may accept English-language works, often with translation support.

3. What is the cost of publishing in Paraguay?

Traditional publishing usually covers production, but self-publishing services (like Ghostwriter Inside or TuLibroPY) can cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on services (editing, cover, distribution).

4. How long does the publishing process take?

On average, 6–12 months for traditional publishers. Self-publishing can be completed in 2–4 months, depending on editing and design.

5. Which Paraguayan publishers focus on children’s books?

Editorial En Alianza, Servilibro, and Arandurã Editorial are strong in children’s and youth literature, with distribution to schools and libraries.