Welcome to SunlitPub
Founded in Hong Kong in 2026, Sunlit Grove Publishing is an independent academic press built on a simple conviction: that rigorous scholarship deserves to be illuminated, not hidden behind paywalls or disciplinary silos.
We specialize in natural sciences journals and open-access books in the humanities and social sciences — two fields that rarely share the same house, but which, we believe, thrive best in conversation. Our name reflects this ethos: a grove where diverse intellectual traditions grow side by side, nourished by the same light of open, ethical publishing.
Behind Sunlit Grove is a team of seasoned publishing professionals. Our founder previously served as a Publisher at leading Publishers, bringing over a decade of frontline experience to every manuscript we shepherd. We know the standards of the world's leading academic publishers — because we helped set them.
From our base in Hong Kong, we work at the intersection of global scholarship, serving authors and readers in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. We are not a factory. We are not a platform. We are a publishing house built by publishers, for scholars who refuse to compromise.
Our Expert
Expert publishing support for scholars
Scholar Support Suite
Our specialized editorial support is provided by veteran publishing experts who bring deep academic rigor to every project. Unlike automated services, we possess nuanced insights into the rhetorical demands and conventions of your specific field, as our team consists of active editors and reviewers for major scholarly journals.
Personal Writer Advisory Support
We provide personalized manuscript consultations, offering authors detailed and discrete critiques of article drafts or book proposals from highly skilled editors within the publishing industry.
Faculty Coaching
Empower your faculty to excel in global academic publishing through our institutional training programs. Led by industry experts who have managed thousands of submissions across diverse scholarly fields, our workshops offer deep insights into the requirements of top-tier international journals. To maximize impact, we customize every session for your specific research areas and academic levels, providing on-campus, virtual, or hybrid learning options. By maintaining small group sizes, we guarantee a focused environment where participants gain practical skills and direct professional guidance.