Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Please advise in your cover letter if your work is a simultaneous submission. This is the amount that we are charged by our bank for cashing non. One of wales most famous and experienced publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts, seren books was started in 1981 in bridgend. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing experience. All information in these listings are from the publishers. We accept unsolicited manuscripts from uk and all over the world, meaning no literary.
We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. We are currently a small publisher and one of the few uk publishers accepting submissions from unrepresented authors. We receive several manuscripts and proposals for consideration each week and, over the years, a small number of our successful books have been published in response to an unsolicited submission. Publishing submission guidelines red adept publishing. Casemate uk now has its own publishing imprint, commissioning original, commercial publications by outstanding writers, on both general and more specialist british and european military history. Nosy crow is a ukbased publisher of childrens books and apps aimed at children. We receive many unsolicited booklength submissions. A new global publisher founded in 2019 in london, uk. We are also accepting novella and novel submissions during this time. If youre an author in the uk and have penned a book for children that you want to publish, youre going to need a publisher, unless youve decided to selfpublish.
Below weve listed 21 top uk children s book publishers accepting submissions. Unlike most publishing companies, we do not require you to be affiliated with a literary agent. At cillian press we want to be able to give each submission the full attention it deserves. Read our full submission guidelines dedicated for authors. Angry robot dragon moon press spencer hill press strange chemistry if you do decide. Because wacky bee is the publishing arm of the writers advice centre our submissions process is slightly different from that of other publishers. Please note, however, that as our resources are limited we are not able to respond to every submission we receive. Floris books this scottish publisher accepts postal. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. However, in order for your submission to be considered, you must follow the submissions guidelines set forth below. Librario books published by librario, now an imprint of strident publishing. Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom.
If you are writing in english but live outside the uk and ireland you need to send work to the international editor james byrne. This is the amount that we are charged by our bank for cashing nonsterling cheques. With so many publishers and agents having closed their lists for submissions, many writers feel that the only option is to go down the selfpublishing route. One of the major reasons books go into the reject pile is writers end up choosing the wrong publisher. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. If you are an author, please send the first three chapters and a synopsis. World book, the established publisher of encyclopedias and other works of nonfiction, is the parent company of incentive publications. If you have questions about our publishing program or submission requirements, contact the publisher by phone at 804. We do not accept complete manuscripts, but we would like to hear from you if. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or. Submit a professional query letter include contact details, brief description, genre.
It aims to publish books in digital format in every genre imaginable. You can use the form below, which allows you to attach documents. Literary submissions how to submit your novel, novella or short story. Sep 05, 2017 you can find more great writing resources, including free contests, calls for submissions, useful tips on how to get an agent, agents who are looking for clients as well as publishers accepting. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. We are accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions. We are currently only accepting proposals for short fiction and short stories when presented as a collection from uk based writers. At fairlight books, one of our 2019 new years resolutions is to ramp up the amount of blogging that we do about all of the uk s fabulous bookshops.
This is a rare list of reputable publishers who are currently accepting submissions without requiring an agent be involved. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. These publishers are not accepting unsolicited submissions right now, but occasionally have periods when they do. Casemate uk is always interested in commissioning original, commercial titles by outstanding writers, on both general and more specialist topics. And while that works for some writers, trying to get the visibility for a novel amongst the sheer numbers of other writers all attempting the same thing is never going to be easy. We welcome submissions, but we are a small press publishing no more than 12 titles a year, and often working at full capacity, so we are only able to accept a very small proportion of the scripts we receive. Submit your next manuscript to austin macauley publishers.
We accept unsolicited manuscripts and regularly receive over 1,000 per year, which we process as time permits. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving. We will, however, continue to accept poetry submissions. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. World events will largely drive this, and well reopen when were able to handle the load. However, if you would prefer to submit a hard copy, please mail it to. If you believe your work would be appropriate for north atlantic books, please send us a proposal, including a cover letter introducing yourself, together with a brief description of your project, a table of. Strident books published under the strident imprint. We publish short story compilations, novels, comics and graphic novels and accept submissions for all of these things. If youre sending a cheque which is not in sterling and not drawn on a uk bank then you must add. Fairlight books literary fiction and short story publisher. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list.
Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Olympia publishers accept submissions from a wide range of genres and there are different ways you can submit your work. Submissions policy for poets based in the uk and ireland. We aim to read and respond to all initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving them. Owing to the volume of submissions we receive, we will not accept multiple submissions more than one manuscript at a time. As an author, it is your responsibility to submit a clean and thoroughlyedited manuscript to a publisher. 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. If you are interested in submitting your manuscript, please follow the guidelines below. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. How to write mailing address with apartment number.
Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. 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. Olympia publishers may use the personal details of the author for correspondence. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. If you want to have your poems published rather than go down the self publishing route. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, childrens book publishers. It can be hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions, and when you should submit. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the uk must submit via email which is their preferred method of submission. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving them. The 87 press accept unsolicited submissions during defined. We welcome submissions from literary agents for our kelpies imprint.
See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. If youve finally decided to stop worrying about the. And while that works for some writers, trying to get.
We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. Due to the overwhelming number of manuscripts we have recently received we are not currently accepting submissions at this present time. We are pleased to receive proposals for the following genres of nonfiction. Just added six new publishers to this list, and updated an older link from peachtree.
Wed planned to reopen to submissions again starting 25 march 2020, but that was before the covid19 crisis. Decisions are based on several factors including the popularity of the author, the market for similar books at the time of distribution, and the features of the book including quality, size, and. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. Publishers accepting unagented manuscripts 8th house publishing. We are currently only accepting proposals for short fiction and short stories when presented as a collection from uk. We accept picture book manuscripts, for which the required text would be approximately 500 words maximum. You can find more than 150 publishers accepting unagented submissions broken down by genre here. Jun 26, 2017 who are the publishers accepting submissions directly from authors and illustrators these days but who are still solid and reliable. We do not publish adult fiction and nonfiction, poetry or short story anthologies. We are happy to accept submissions of longer fiction direct from authors. There are some important advantages to publishing with a smaller press.
Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. Because we are an international collective, we strongly prefer to receive your submissions in electronic format. Holland park press uk publishes books in english and dutch. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise.
While the big five publishers require an agent, many smaller publishers do not. They accept submissions that follow these guidelines and propose a waiting time of about three months. Submitting a manuscript andersen press is a specialist childrens publisher. We aim to read and respond to all initial submissions within 6.
Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd. All of our titles receive the highest caliber of editorial, design, and promotional attention, which includes the following. A subsidiary of harlequin uk, carina uk is a digital imprint that was launched in 20. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. We are a small, fledgling company and, as such, can only publish a limited number of titles every year. Prolific press is now accepting fulllength poetry, fiction, and nonfiction manuscripts for book publishing no sample chapters please. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here. In order to be considered for wacky bee we prefer that authors first use one of the writers. Olida books published by olida, now an imprint of strident publishing. September welcomes nonfiction submissions from authors and agents.
When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. Aiming to reach international audiences with local stories, they have managed to find and publish interesting stories by first time authors. She blogs about the publishing world, posts useful tips on how to get an agent, lists. When your work lands in our submissions pile, we carefully assess if we think it matches our tastes we only want to publish the best fiction. All submissions are evaluated by an editorial committee, and are assessed solely on their merit and suitability for our list. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions received, sometimes this may take longer. We receive several manuscripts and proposals for consideration each week and, over the years, a small number of our successful books have been published in response to an. They accept literary fiction in the form of a novel.
If you are intending to submit your poetry, please make sure to read the following guidelines carefully. If we like what we see, we will then ask to read your full manuscript. We also publish a wide range of poetry in translation. Incentive is open to direct submissions and focuses on publishing work for children.
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