We are happy to accept submissions of longer fiction direct from authors. They focus on publishing exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as calendars. We accept manuscripts for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novellas and childrens stories with illustrations. Llewellyn is the oldest and largest publisher specializing in books for body, mind, and spirit. Workman publishing is a large independent publishing company that now includes a number of separate imprints. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. 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 submissions. The imprints include large established companies like algonquin books. Daunt books are very sad to share the news that the writer elisabeth russell taylor has died at the age of 90.
We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. First and foremost, a good book begins with a good idea and a clear sense of who you are writing it for. To underline the fact that we publish an author and not just a book, we will publish three new novels by existing. Due to covid19, please expect longer than usual response times. This inbox is monitored by our editorial assistant, jessica yang. Childrens books may be shorter, but the rules of good writing still apply. To date, blazevox has published 280 books and over writers in their online journal and other publishing outlets. 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. Fairlight books olympia publishers pegasus publishers austen macauley strange attractor fahrenheit press novum publishing holland park. We will very rarely consider titles under that length. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra.
Joffe books an independent uk publisher of highquality fiction. If you are submitting a proposal for a childrens book, we ask that you also submit a draft manuscript and, if you already have an illustrator signed up, any draft illustrations. They will make a decision on your proposal within 12 weeks. 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. No picture books or rhyming books think fastpaced adventure for 58 or 812. Submit your work austin macauley publishers uk books. Named after hans christian andersen, the author of countless magical fairy tales. If you are intending to submit your poetry, please make sure to read the. Book publishing companies is a fully searchable database of book publisher listings. One of the major reasons books go into the reject pile is writers end up choosing the. Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime. Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom.
Here at srl publishing, we welcome submissions from all minority groups, and stories. We accept unsolicited adult nonfiction manuscripts only. Mar 24, 2019 hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. We are renowned for working closely with authors from across the world to create fantastic books and turning them into bestsellers. A new global publisher founded in 2019 in london, uk. We are currently closed to general submissions for the avon list. Based in london, they accept unsolicited manuscripts from new writers and authors. Our books are available in printed and e book format. Each of our imprints has its own editorial focus and fits into one of the categories below. More information about their submissions processes is available online.
Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Whether your book idea is speculative or fullyformed we would be delighted to discuss it with you. Once your submission is received it is considered for publication by an editor, who will assess content, subject matter and suitability under one of our imprints. All manuscripts of novels and books submitted to us are read and responded to. May 07, 2014 book publishing companies is a fully searchable database of book publisher listings. Joffe books, one of the uks leading independent publishers. However, please do not send more than one book at a time in a series i. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary submission of a short story or longer fiction. We accept submissions directly from authors including first time authors and from literary agents. We are currently accepting submissions with a focus on nonfiction reallife. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else. There are different ways to be published, depending on the type of book you are. Hogs back books this small publisher specialises in picture books for up to age 10.
We get lots of submissions of fantasy, scifi, ya, biography, poetry, short stories and nonfiction. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky bee. Every book published is an intensive journey with promotions and editorial support and because of this, this londonbased publisher only considers complete manuscripts. Submissions 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. Beacon publishing group and its imprints are traditional publishers and do not charge the author any upfront fees or reading fees. 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. Our titles are simultaneously published in both e book and print formats using. We cannot reissue books that one of the larger publishers has dropped, or a selfpublished book. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Importantly, despite their esteemed reputation, they also accept unsolicited manuscripts once a year in 2019, this period is july. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Bestselling genres include romances, thrillers, suspense, and mysteries. Uks current practicing agents, and is available from all good bookshops and.
Please allow up to a full three weeks for a response. Blazevox books is an independent small press publisher located in buffalo, new york. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Joffe books is one of the uks leading independent publishers of excellent commercial fiction, especially crime and mystery fiction. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. 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. Submission guidelines for unrepresented authors albert. Jan 03, 2017 they are part of the quarto publishing group so submission requirements are on the quarto website.
Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels. We are an adult nonfiction publisher and are happy to read manuscripts from potential new authors. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Fantasy publishers who want your manuscript no agent required. You can read the extensive submission guidelines here. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. They prefer email submissions of the first three chapters and synopsis of the. For childrens books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along with a cover letter. 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. If you have a book or novella in the genre of literary fiction, fairlight books want to. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. If you want to know whether we accept submissions in your area, see below.
We specialise in sport, although that is not our only focus and we welcome submissions from across a wide range of nonfiction in particular, reportage, memoir, narrative nonfiction, travel, history. Submissions hcuk corporate harpercollins publishers. Submission guidelines thank you for your interest in quarto publishing group. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. Five imprints fall under quarto uk namely aurum press, frances lincoln, frances lincoln childrens books, jacqui small and wideeyed editions. Kensington and lyrical both publish mainstream novels and seem to put a fair amount of pressure on the authors to promote their books. Jun 26, 2017 top that publishing top that publishing ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk. In the first instance, please send six examples of your work to. We dont have requirements on the amount of material you submit, but you must include a query letter. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Uk independent publisher accepts unsolicited submissions from writers of crime fiction, literary, thrillers, suspense, mystery, horror, detective novels. For young adult novels, include a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript. Fiction writers can send in their manuscripts here but may have to wait over four months for a response owing to the huge number of submissions the publisher receives.
There are different ways to be published, depending on the type of book you are writing. Submissions harpercollins publishers hcuk corporate. They seek complete manuscripts between 8,000100,000 words in subgenres of romance, erotic romance, and limited urban fantasy. By joining bloodhound books your work will be showcased alongside award winning authors, new york times, usa today and amazon bestsellers including rob sinclair, betsy reavley, dreda say mitchell, rob ashman and anita waller submissions guidelines. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds. Russell taylor was born in 1930 in london, and grew up in hampstead and st johns wood. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. If the editor considers the work to be appropriate for our lists, we will put forward an offer of publication, either under a traditional contract or a hybrid publishing contract. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09.
List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. These books may well be brilliant, but we dont publish these genres and will not consider your manuscript. If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Established in 1974, kensington, americas independent publisher, located in new york city, is the foremost independent publishing house in the united states publishing in hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market. 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. Any personal data included in your submission will be controlled by jessica kingsley publishers limited. Turner publishing turner publishing company is an awardwinning, independent publisher of books. Submit by email only with the specific information listed, including a signed submission agreement. The latest edition of the writers and artists yearbook features a list of all of the uk s current practicing. One of the uks leading independent publishers of crime, thriller and mystery fiction, joffe books publishes helen h.
Carmen mccullough, commissioning editor what i look for in a young adult book can vary quite a lot depending on what stories are resonating with the current youngadult audience. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Send your manuscript by post or email full text for picture. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Submissions jo fletcher books currently accepts unsolicited submissions, but only by email. The majority of our imprints do not accept unsolicited manuscripts even previously published work and we recommend that many aspiring authors will be best represented by a literary agent. This is a respected publisher of fiction, nonfiction and poetry manuscripts, and literary young adults novels. Open for direct submissions of literary fiction and short stories. Carmen mccullough, commissioning editor what i look for in a young adult book can vary quite a lot depending on what. Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime fiction.
The original workman imprint is open to unagented submissions. Europe books brand comes from a branch of europa edizioni, an international network born in italy in 2012 that today owns offices in france, germany and uk. Make sure your story is a book that kids would want to read, not just. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Your submission should be exclusive to this publishing house. Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Publishers want kids to love our books, for reading to be fun, and for all children to be able to see themselves in the books we publish. May 01, 2019 galley beggar press is an independent publisher from the uk they publish innovative writing and all allround fine folk. Bloomsbury submit a book proposal bloomsbury publishing. We might discuss whats going on in the industry, what books theyve bought or. Please keep in mind that we do not publish standalone novellas or short stories, and novellength submissions should generally be a minimum of 60,000 words. For multiple submissions, please send a separate email containing all of the necessary parts for each separate story. Daunt books publishing dedicated to publishing brilliant.
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