Mar 24, 2019 there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent, which means childrens book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. Below you will find our complete list of 3 publishers that currently accepting submissions. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. This list will be updated regularly with new publishers. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Unthank books is an independent publisher founded in 2010. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley. If you write rhyming couplets, you probably wont get the best results from a press that has only published free verse. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Joffe books is an independent publisher of new fiction and classic titles.
They publish picture books and books aimed at children in grades, grades 46, and grades 7 and up. We accept submissions directly from authors including first time authors and from literary agents. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books. We will reopen for submissions at specific intervals throughout the year. The dates of these submissions windows and the types of material we are looking for will be announced on twitter and facebook, as well as on this page. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here.
Im including publishing houses that have open calls now and again, even if theyre not open to unagented submissions at the moment. They have a swanky website featuring a host of equally swankylooking book titles. There are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent, which means childrens book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who. She specializes in picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction at quirk. Turner publishing turner publishing company is an awardwinning, independent publisher of books. Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. While we have a strong frontlist, we are a solid backlist publisher. We have no preconceptions about the types of authors we wish to represent, or the. This publisher is not seeking known urban legends or retellings, rather they are seeking unique.
Aug 16, 2019 not all book publishers require a literary agent for writers to submit their work. And if you dont like the poetry a press has published, chances. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Book publishers that would be interested in true stories. Just added six new publishers to this list, and updated an older link from peachtree.
We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. For fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the. May 01, 2019 they have a swanky website featuring a host of equally swankylooking book titles. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing experience. 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. Top that publishing top that publishing ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk.
Based in london it was founded by artist jasper joffe to bring great new voices to the market. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. As an author, it is your responsibility to submit a clean and thoroughlyedited manuscript to a publisher. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. Sep 05, 2017 here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. If youre new to working with poetry publishers, and youd like to publish a book of your own, you need to know your options. The presses on this list were chosen because they have published a number of debut books before. These publishers are currently seeking submissions, but of course this can change as time goes by. Please download and complete our publishing proposal form. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult.
If youve finally decided to stop worrying about the. It can be hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions, and when you should submit. Also the publishers on this list do not require literary agents. Catherine hewitts compelling new biography of 19th century artist and. In this post, ive collected recently spotlighted book publishers who are accepting science fiction or sf submissions. Submit a manuscript harpercollins publishers worldwide. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. New society publishers receives many hundreds of submissions a year, of which only a tiny percentage are ultimately selected for publication. Most of them are smaller houses, but a few are pretty big names. Science fiction with powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are essential for science fiction submissions.
In picture books, shes especially looking for the funny, inventive, and absurd. 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. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. Please fill in the form below to submit your work to our editorial team. Were always on the lookout for great new writing stories that whisk you.
Jun 26, 2017 who are the publishers accepting submissions directly from authors and illustrators these days but who are still solid and reliable. The imprints include large established companies like algonquin books. She specializes in picture books, middle grade, and young adult. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Fiction, essays, memoirs, translations, poetry, and books on social and political issues. Not all book publishers require a literary agent for writers to submit their work. Science fiction book publishers open to submissions.
Apr 30, 2019 baen was one of the first publishers to use the internet as a means of spreading the word about a book or author. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Source books a large independent publisher based out of illinois, they also have offices in connecticut and new york. To submit material for consideration, please send the. If you would like to submit to icon books, please download and fill in our submissions. Submissions need to be 2,000 to 4, 000 words in length, and they need to be urban legends. Fantasy book publishers open to submissions writers digest. Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. The original workman imprint is open to unagented submissions. If your book is high quality, but perhaps risky because it doesnt have a clear market niche, such as crossgenre works, emerging genres like new adult, or novellas, a small publisher may be. There are several book publishers that accept truelife stories from regular people, especially those stories that inspire, educate and uplift. Baen was one of the first publishers to use the internet as a means of spreading the word about a book or author.
Nhp publishes trade nonfiction to the mainstream christian marketplace. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. In most cases, you can send submissions in the form of essays and poems via the internet, however book manuscripts should be sent via the post office. This means that your book will sell year after year, not just in the first year.
The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. They focus on publishing exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as calendars. The average new harbinger book sells 7,000 plus copies the first year and then reaches steady sales of 4,000 to 10,000 copies in succeeding years. If youre looking for a 3book deal, its okay if only the first book is completed, provided youve laid the groundwork for books two and three. It accepts submissions from unpublished authors as well as writers looking to improve their digital sales. As of 31 october 2019, we will no longer accept submissions of unsolicited fiction manuscripts online.
Please keep in mind that while we do look at all work we receive, the new press rarely accepts unsolicited manuscripts for publication and as a general rule does not publish poetry. Aug 09, 2019 not all book publishers require a literary agent for writers to submit their work. We offer a contract, pay royalties, and publish ebooks and print pod books. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Completed manuscripts only, and no first drafts please. Right now they are open to submissions for their new dzanc booksdisquiet. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Different poetry publishers are looking for different styles and flavors of poetry. All titles must have a strong reader takeaway, with sections that thoroughly guide and instruct. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. In fact, some book publishers prefer unagented submissions. The reason that list is even bigger is that about 40 of those publishers were not currently accepting submissions at the time we did this. Along with your submission, please include a book marketing and promotions plan.
We seek new thriller, mystery, and suspense writers, especially. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. We keep our list small publishing only 68 frontlist titles per year, were. The company is in the top 101 independent publishing companies in the u. Workman publishing is a large independent publishing company that now includes a number of separate imprints. Blazevox books is an independent small press publisher located in buffalo, new york. That said, the process for submitting to a book publisher is often very similar to submitting to agents. Please be mindful that what you submit, to any publisher, represents you. Alex arnold senior editor is looking for highconcept, original, and beautifully told stories for the young and young at heart. All titles must have a strong reader takeaway, with sections that thoroughly guide and instruct readers on how to apply the concepts in each book to their own lives. At the very bottom of this post, you will find a table with the list of all 172 poetry publishers we found.
Science fiction book publishers open to submissions writer. Heres a roundup of publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts. We are always looking for talented authors, and welcome submissions from new writers. Submissions were looking for compulsively readable stories with exceptional writing. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to. To date, blazevox has published 280 books and over writers in their online journal and other publishing outlets.
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