Follow each publisher s submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. At wacky bee were concentrating on books for 312 year olds with our list falling into three sections picture books for 36 year olds, early readers for 47 year olds and. She does not acquire memoir or personal essay collections. Academy chicago publishers is a trade book publisher. 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. We are committed to finding and developing new talent, whether you are a writer or an illustrator. Nosy crow is a small, independent company established in 2011. For childrens books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along with a cover letter. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you.
Imagine that publishing is pleased to accept submissions from authors, illustrators and designers. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Zondervan reflective books aim to be good, engaging reads that encourage deep reflection, inspire action. Youve got a great nonfiction book proposal in hand, or maybe a finished novel plus. For one thing, there is a shorter gap between acceptance. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing experience.
Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Ronsdale has published a wide range of both beginning and established authors. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. We do not accept manuscripts by email, however, if you prefer not to use a submission manager, we will still accept manuscripts by snailmail. While the big five publishers require an agent, many smaller publishers do not.
You can only submit a manuscript by selecting an imprint below and then filling out the form that appears. While much of our effort goes into our childrens books, we do publish nonfiction books about maine or the northeast, particularly books that are documentary or. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. We currently accept unsolicited book proposals for the following imprints only.
Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions. You can find more than 150 publishers accepting unagented submissions broken down by genre. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. That said, do note that the company doesnt publish genre fiction, selfhelp titles, textbooks, or titles for kids. Here is my list of reputable publishers and whose names you should get to know who publish kids books baby books up through young adult each year and who currently accept submissions directly from writers and illustrators. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. We carefully consider all submissions, but because of the high volume we receive, we cannot give individual feedback or editorial guidance. Not all book publishers require a literary agent for writers to submit their work. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscript submission form.
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. A list of 35 publishers who welcome unsolicited submissions. Baen books was founded in 1983 by science fiction editor and publisher jim baen now deceased. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. For one thing, there is a shorter gap between acceptance of a manuscript and production. Publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts writing academy. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels.
Check out our list of 20 top traditional publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. She also selectively acquires cookbooks and craft books with a pop culture spin. Here are science fiction book publishers open to submissions from previous market spotlights on the publishing insights blog. Hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. The goal for books in this imprint is to be part of.
Science fiction book publishers open to submissions. For young adult novels, include a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript. There are some important advantages to publishing with a smaller press. We are happy to accept submissions of longer fiction direct from authors. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra books, pinnacle books. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Please allow up to a full three weeks for a response. As a specialized publisher of science fiction and fantasy, baen books is based in new york city. Beacon publishing group and its imprints are traditional publishers and do not charge the author any upfront fees or reading fees. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Unless youre willing to self publish, is this the end of the road.
Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book 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. Unfortunately, not a single literary agent has agreed to represent you. Heres our list of 84 publishers that publish commercial fiction book. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. We form collaborative relationships with our authors to develop, produce, market, and sell books. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e publishing department. Ronsdale press was established in 1988 as a literary publishing house in order to publish fiction, poetry, biography, regional history and childrens literature. For me, living in germany, this is a deal breaker because i cannot.
Youve got a great nonfiction book proposal in hand, or maybe a finished novel plus proposal, and youre eager to see it published. Please send a query with the first 1020 pages of the book not the full manuscript in standard manuscript format, and an. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. Persea is currently accepting submissions for your fiction, nonfiction, and poetry titles. It can be hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions, and when you should submit. Not all of them are currently open to unsolicited submissions but most are. Page street publishing is a publisher of full color, mostly hardcover, gift books, cook books, and craft books. We are pleased to receive query letters by usps or via email from authors and literary agents. We publish over 600 books annually in both fiction and nonfiction. Please read the submission guidelines below before submitting your manuscript.
Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. All fiction submissions must pass the bechdel test. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. If you prefer to submit by mail, send your manuscript in ms word format on a usb memory stick to prolific press inc.
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. Regal house, fitzroy books and pact press are currently accepting new submissions. We will reply to you within 6 10 weeks if we would like to offer you a publishing agreement. In nonfiction, she loves anything to do with celebrity, movie, and tv culture, as well as humorous selfcare and lifestyle books with a fresh twist. Manuscript submissions how can i submit my manuscript to zondervan to be published. Tilbury house is actively looking for submissions for referencehowto i. If an unsolicited manuscript or portfolio is to stand a chance of being accepted, we would advise you to check our website catalogue to see if your submission is in keeping with our publishing programme. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies.
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