Not all of these publishers are accepting submissions right now. Daunt books publishing is an independent publisher based in london. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others. Horrorfantasy publishers who accept direct submissions.
Literary markets for novellas and long short stories. Aethon books is the premier science fiction and fantasy publisher bringing you smash hits like tinderbox by lou diamond phillips and rick partlows drop trooper. We are always interested in receiving submissions from talented writers and illustrators. In 2018, madeleine won literary agent of the year at the british book awards. Book proposals oneworld publications publishers of. If you are an agent, please refer to each editors blurbs below. To help you save time i have compiled a list of publishers who will accept direct submissions. As a growing uk literary agency seeking new authors, we are accepting submissions in all book categories. She was praised for her prolific deal making and longterm vision for her authors. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating.
Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. If you need or want to work with a literary agent, you should browse our list of literary agents to find one that will be a good fit for you. Although they are based in britain, they accept queries and submissions by email. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the uk must submit via email which is their preferred method of submission. Thank you for choosing to submit your book proposal to oneworld. They only accept email submissions on the first monday of each month. In the first instance, please send six examples of your work to. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the business of publishing.
We aim to publish books that are authentic, timeless, and transformational. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary submission of a short story or longer fiction. Sarah barr was born in london, studied english at london university and social sciences at southampton university, and now lives in dorset where she writes poetry and fiction, teaches writing and mentors writers. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. This list features 21 uk publishing companies and offers a good place to start. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors based all over the world. Thank you for your interest in publishing with shambhala. You need resilience to deal with initial rejections.
Joffe books is one of the uks leading independent publishers of excellent commercial fiction, especially crime and mystery fiction. Literary submissions how to submit your novel, novella or short story. The reward details are outlined on the kickstarter website but in the case of fundraising for books, the prizes often include copies of the book. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Submissions transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Avon is looking for big, high concept historical and contemporary romances. At present we are particularly interested in the following. Picture books these are usually under 650 words junior fiction middle grade these are usually 10,000 55,000 words illustrations if you are read more.
If a publisher offers you a contract, but wants to charge you for printing, or for editing services, or for misc. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. If you have a manuscript you believe falls into the christian genres that you would like us to consider for publication and worldwide marketing please fill out the following information, attach your manuscript and submit all fields are required in order for the form to be. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Sadly, we are unable to accept any author submissions for fiction at present, whether that be childrens, ya or fiction for adults. Bestselling books and established publishers like mcsweenys have started to make using kickstarter more common in publishing. Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter.
In march 2009 i founded holland park press and this makes 2019 our 10 th anniversary year it has been an amazing literary journey and ive met many lovely people along the way. At the time of writing not all of these publishers were conducting open submissions so you will need to check constantly. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. We carefully consider all submissions, but because of the high volume we receive we cannot give individual feedback or editorial guidance. We hope that this will change in the nottoodistant future.
Top childrens book agents accepting submissions in 2021. Here are sixteen publishers accepting dark fiction, horror, urban fantasy. Fairlight books literary fiction and short story publisher. 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. While they do not print fiction, if your story is surreal or strange and deals with the supernatural, they may be interes. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Waterton publishing company book publishing companies. Nonfiction texts for juvenile picture books 5 and up school curriculum related.
We accept manuscripts for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novellas and childrens stories with illustrations. Every week our editors are inundated with manuscripts, but the reality is that we can no longer accept unsolicited submissions. If you would like to submit your story idea or illustrations to maverick, then please click the correct button below and it will take you to a page with our guidelines. Every book published is an intensive journey with promotions and editorial support and because of this, this london based. Lesley sabga has worked for the seymour agency since 2014, but only in the fall of. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. The books they published are aimed at children up to the age of. Abdo publishes nonfiction and fiction titles for schools and libraries for grades prek 12, as. If youd like to submit to us, please follow these guidelines. Egg is an imprint of john hunt publishers, a midlist house located in the uk. We will, however, continue to accept poetry submissions. Learn about the top 30 book publishing companies in the world that accept author submissions without an agent and provide the best benefit for new authors. There are many uk fiction publishers accepting submissions from writers.
Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. Nosy crow is a uk based publisher of childrens books and apps aimed at children. 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. We will no longer look at or enter into correspondence about unsolicited works of fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays or childrens books. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. The 87 press accept unsolicited submissions during defined. Unsolicited submissions you have just finished your manuscript and now you are eagerly looking for a publisher that will accept your. Submission guidelines for unrepresented authors albert. We are happy to accept submissions of longer fiction direct from authors. We are renowned for working closely with authors from across the world to create fantastic books and turning them into bestsellers.
Ckn christian publishing is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts in christian fiction and we want to see yours. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Zondervan zondervan is a part of harpercollins christian publishing, and a leader in. We personally read everything that is submitted to. Industry news about the publishing industry, print and e books, publishers, book deals, publishing jobs, book fairs and trade shows, and book marketing. Our short story of the week is a story about growing up by sarah barr.
Even some of the really big names accept direct submissions from time to time such as gollancz so keep your eyes peeled. They were the regional finalist for the bookseller small press award in 2018. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. So in a round about way it can be a lot like presales. Please send the first three chapters of your novel or nonfiction project. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. Blossom spring publishing is one of the few publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts that is, those that are not presented to us by an agent and selfpublished authors. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. As an independent publisher distributed by penguin random house, we offer both the personalized publishing experience of a small press and the unmatched sales reach of one of the worlds largest publishers.
We dont have requirements on the amount of material you submit, but you must. We will reply to you within 4 8 weeks if we would like to offer you a publishing agreement. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Some publishing companies accept open submissions from any author, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. The following agents are currently accepting submissions. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels.
Nine small publishers give you their submission guidelines. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. Galley beggar press is an independent publisher from the uk they. While they do not print fiction, if your story is surreal or strange and deals with the supernatural, they may be interested.
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