There are plenty of united statesbased publishers that accept submissions directly from new authors. Paul collins creative kids tales contributes a wonderful sense of community to the australian kids book scene, from sharing insightful interviews, to writing competitions and now a conference. If youve written a horror novel and are looking for a publisher, youre in the right place. As we have always been a small family business we have always accepted unsolicited manuscripts and we are always happy to hear from new and aspiring authors. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. 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. Updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept children s books directly from writers. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. Childrens stories must be submitted with illustrations, or at least a sample illustration of the main characters. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us.
Almost all of these publishers open to proposals, which means that you. Theyre accepting art submissions, but for authors, youll have to go through an agent to submit. Usborne childrens books are available around the world, both in english and in over 100 different languages. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Here at mjp, and through all our imprints, we do things slightly differently. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors.
We will reopen for submissions at specific intervals throughout the year. No major publishers accept email submissions, though independent presses are increasingly open to them as they go paperless for commercial or environmental reasons. Our team researched the 75 top childrens book publishers in the world that currently accept submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. List of publishing houses that accept childrens book. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star.
Yearly, they publish around 80 titles of childrens and ya fiction. When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. We receive submissions from agencies such as pfd and furniss. Ella is open to submissions from monday 4th may 2020 to friday 31st july 2020 inclusive. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. 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 publishers listed below are open to authors of any nationality.
Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Mar 28, 2018 it was established in 2007 as a division of harpercollins. The imprint also publishes the bestselling historical fiction of bernard cornwell, exciting work from lauren beukes and rosie thomas, and thriller. Three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Visit our website to learn more on our submissions. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary submission of a short story or longer fiction. At avon we publish some of the leading names in commercial fiction, including sunday times bestsellers c. 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. 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.
We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. 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. Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there may be occasions where we cannot respond with our normal speed. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. Hi, i am an author of a childrens book titled, elep returns science fiction where the main charactor is a tree called elep. 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. We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. Fiction with a fastmoving plot, high stakes and welldeveloped characters, especially young adult, science fiction, fantasy, commercial, mainstream and suspensethriller or nonfiction. As of 31 october 2019, we will no longer accept submissions of unsolicited fiction manuscripts online. It was established in 2007 as a division of harpercollins.
We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own illustrations. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of horror literary agents. Nothing can be quite as thrilling and terrifying as a good horror novel. Here is a complete list of 26 top childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in the us. Currently the company publishes approximately 7080 original titles per year print and ebook. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian children s book publisher. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. In 20, an acquisition added a third imprintimajinn books. Apr 17, 2017 email submissions remain a rarity in the publishing world as publishers cling to the printed word despite an increase in ebook sales. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. However, if you have written a book and youre looking for a traditional publisher, weve put together a list of publishing houses that accept debut novelists submissions. 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. The tree tells the story of its journey from a seed to a big. Mar 24, 2019 24 publishers accepting picture books no agent required settling in to devour a good book credit. With over 500 titles in print and more than 65 new titles a year, orca publishes awardwinning, bestselling books in a number of genres, including ba.
All information in these listings are from the publishers. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra books, pinnacle books. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Paul collins creative kids tales contributes a wonderful sense of community to the australian kids book scene, from sharing insightful. What a great asset you are to the childrens book industry, georgie. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Email submissions remain a rarity in the publishing world as publishers cling to the printed word despite an increase in ebook sales. If you have not heard from us within twelve weeks, please do get in touch. Taylor, scott mariani and sue moorcroft, and digital chart toppers, phillipa ashley, lorna cook, mel sherratt and mandy robotham. In july 1985 michael omara books published its first book. Business, how to, self help, narrative, humor, memoir, travelogue, cookbooksculinary. Would it be inappropriate to send my manuscript with a book sample to various childrens book publishers.
Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. Our team put together this extensive list horror publishers that currently accept submissions from agented and unagented authors for dark fiction, military horror, horror, urban fantasy, and any book thatll scare you in the night. We publish childrens books for every age from baby to teenager. Incentive is open to direct submissions and focuses on publishing work for children. Please include a short letter or email telling us about yourself and your. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors.
Usborne publishing is the leading uk independent publishing company. If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Jun 26, 2017 but here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Harperfiction publishes some of the best commercial writers around, ranging from bestselling crime author stuart macbride, to leaders in womens fiction cecelia ahern, lindsey kelk and barbara taylor bradford. Submissions and permissions matthew james publishing. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson children s book agency. Submissions transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Max pixel 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. This is strictly for emerging writers wishing to submit their.
We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Based in london, they accept unsolicited manuscripts from new writers and authors. If you dream of seeing your own childrens book published one day, theres nothing holding you back from your goal.
We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. Usborne publishing limited list of other childrens publishers in united kingdom. Ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk.
We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list, with a view to publication in 2018. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime and psychological thrillers, contemporary ya and new adult crossover books, childrens fiction. We are currently open to submissions for the avon list.
Five imprints fall under quarto uk namely aurum press, frances lincoln, frances lincoln children s books, jacqui small and wideeyed editions. If you have a commercial novel you think might be of. World book, the established publisher of encyclopedias and other works of nonfiction, is the parent company of incentive publications. 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. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. It is accepting submissions for digitalfirst publications with the. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Here is our list of the 161 horror book publishers. Recent nonfiction ive enjoyed includes unfollow by megan phelpsroper, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs by steve brusatte, step by step by simon reeve, and lady fanshawes receipt book by lucy moore.
The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. If you are sending longer fiction, please send the first 10,000 words only. If you have not heard from us within twelve weeks, please do get in.
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