A couple of interesting indie publishers featured in writing magazine this month first is fledgling press, a scottish company that focuses on debut authors writing a variety of fiction including ya. At bloomsbury, we offer a wealth of brilliant and bestselling books to meet every need. They publish books in paperback and e book editions. The first general meeting of the association was attended by representatives from 49 firms and 58 firms were initially admitted to membership. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction.
Although their main single title publishing lines accept only agented submissions, their adult fiction imprint carina press accepts general adult. All manuscripts of novels and books submitted to us are read and responded to. This is a list of largest uk trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value, according to nielsen bookscan. Should we choose to publish your book, we want to insure that you understand your responsibility, as an author, to promote your work. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Mar 02, 2016 please send a query with the first 1020 pages of the book not the full manuscript in standard manuscript format, and an sase with a forever stamp or an international reply coupon by mail to. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. Olympia publishers may use the personal details of the author for correspondence. Joffe books are one of the uk s leading independent publishers of bestselling crime and mystery fiction. More than 100 titles are published every month and over 1,300 different authors are represented at any given time. She specializes in picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and non fiction at quirk. Please keep in mind that while polis books does accept unsolicited submissions, due to the incredibly high volume of unsolicited material we receive, we will only respond to queries if we have interest in the submission. Additionally, knowing your ideas will help us to help you. We accept unsolicited submissions from new and experienced authors.
Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right publisher for your book, fast. These days its more likely to be an email but check the submissions policy of. Little island press is a uk company that publishes fiction, essays, and poetry. Launched in 2008 and registered as a limited company in 2011, onwards and upwards publishers have rapidly grown from a small family business to an acclaimed modern publisher with international distribution and a wide range of books endorsed by some of the leading christian teachers and ministers in the uk today. They accept non fiction ideas with a strong market appeal as well as some fiction. This is a massive publishing house, publishing fiction and nonfiction of every. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your.
Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit literary publishers. We only publish fulllength scripts, not chapbooks or flash fiction. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Another win for kdp authorsyou get paid royalties of up to 70%. To submit your manuscript please select which of our imprints is right for your submission.
This bold, innovative collision of form, tone, and style ingeniously juxtaposes alices dreamworld alongside amars harsh reality. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. To avoid that, the thirty publishers below are looking specifically for stories in the scifi and fantasy realm. The publishers association was established in 1896 by publishers, called into being by a crisis in british bookselling and publishing during the late 19th century and founded around the net book agreement. Make sure to read the submission requirements on the publishers websites before submitting. How to get published 6 steps to a traditional publishing deal. We arent looking for stories of childhood abuse, murder mystery, dodgy cops, mental breakdowns or exploding spaceships, unless you really feel youve got a new and original way of approaching these topics. First of all, think about who would be a good fit for you and your book. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom wikipedia. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. We are accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions. No disclosure of email addresses or similar contact data will be allowed without the express permission being granted by the author.
Charlie jane anders is writing a nonfiction book and is publishing it as she does so. On their submission guidelines page, they have highlighted certain subcategories that they are. This romance publisher is one of the worlds leading publishers of books for women. They publish both fiction and nonfiction and have more. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors in the uk, is responsible for distributing their titles. Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four. Tor is one of the most established science fiction publishers a. They publish scifi, fantasy, speculative fiction and nongore horror novels for adults. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit.
We accept unsolicited manuscripts from any author who is eager to make an impression. If your book is a non fiction guide to growing your own vegetables, you need to find a publisher who produces non fiction gardening books. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. As an author, you can also distribute your book globally and publish your book in multiple languages. Our nine creatively and editorially independent publishing houses seek out and enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories and make sure they are heard. In picture books, shes especially looking for the funny, inventive, and absurd. Little tiger is a british publishing house with three imprints, but only one accepts unsolicited submissions. If you do not know which imprint is appropriate you will be taken to our imprints page to find out more. The best sources are literary marketplace in north america. Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
Onwards and upwards publishers contemporary christian book. January 2020 submissions are open three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Read recent books, especially debut fiction, in your area. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. And once published your book will appear on amazon within two days. We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. For now, they are looking to receive manuscripts that are either romance fiction, chick lit or fantasy fiction.
Publishing is a commercial business and a publisher will need to be convinced that there is a potential market for any book that they decide to publish. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. The majority of authors we publish, especially fiction books, will be. For the latest books, recommendations, offers and more. Jun 26, 2017 peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Before you start writing your covering letter, you need to find the right publisher for your manuscript. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica, romance, urban and street, science fiction, christian fiction, and general interest, as well as nonfiction, and lively stories of all genres of fiction for the general population between the ages of 18 and. Never say you cant survive is a howto book about the storytelling craft, but its also full of. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Submit your work austin macauley publishers uk books. We are currently open to submissions from new and established authors.
If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise. Flashlight press focuses on publishing illustrated childrens books. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations.
Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Open for direct submissions of literary fiction and short stories. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form. Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. In your covering email please also provide brief details about your background and qualifications to write the book. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. The simplest way is to trawl the internet for other possibilities.
Nov 23, 2015 21 uk childrens book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers. Ncm publishing is soliciting manuscripts in all genres of fiction, non fiction, selfhelp and young adult fiction. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Submission guidelines are here, but the essence is to mail your entire manuscript.
Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e publishing department. Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Ransom, founded in 1997, is a publisher with a heart for literacy for all ages. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction.
The work they publish receives good distribution, particularly in academic circles. Ghostwoods books is a small publisher that has been around for eight years now. The list is segmented by state, and this will be an evolving list. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. These are the big five publishers in the united states, responsible for publishing the. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. How to write a covering letter to a publisher, editor or agent. If you have a favorite bookstore that supports lgbtq authors and books, please let us know. A respected publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and literary young adult novels. Persea books is an independent, literary publishing house founded in 1975 by michael braziller and karen braziller, who still own and direct the company.
Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the us, canada, uk, germany, india. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and non fiction. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.
They are an independent company with good distribution. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. We are a uk based provider of publishing, design, editing, distribution and marketing services. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Located in west meon, ransom publishes childrens books in fiction and nonfiction for struggling andor reluctant readers and structured reading programmes e. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. One of the most prolific small publishers, in 2017 alone, falstaff released 40 print and digital books. With a heritage stretching back 200 years, harpercollins is one of the worlds foremost englishlanguage publishers, offering the bestquality content right across the spectrum, from enduring classics to cuttingedge contemporary fiction. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. In order to strengthen a readers access to lgbtq books, lambda literary has compiled the following list of lgbtq bookstores and lgbtqfriendly bookstores. We love books, and our authors know the unflagging. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. Apr 21, 2014 established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both childrens and adult titles. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09.
A number of financially independent smaller publishers that have formed an alliance to share promotion and administration. An independent publisher in colorado, 5 prince publishing was instituted by bernadette soehner in the year 2011. Penguin, hamish hamilton, allen lane, michael joseph, viking, rough guides, dorling kindersley, puffin, ladybird, warne. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. A young book editor named alice embarks on a relationship with an older, prizewinning novelist in manhattan.
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