Book publishers accepting submissions uk

Floris books this scottish publisher accepts postal. Please be mindful that what you submit, to any publisher, represents you. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators and authorillustrators. Please read the following submissions guidelines carefully before sending us your proposal. If an authors hoping for a big book deal, it probably makes sense to try to find an agent first. Many publishing houses wont accept submissions except through agents. It can be hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions, and when you should submit. Open call for book submissions left hand publishers. Before you tell us about your book idea, please carefully read the guidelines at the top of this page. The simplest way is to trawl the internet for other possibilities. Submissions which do not follow our established guidelines may be automatically rejected. 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.

We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving. We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving them. Apr 30, 2019 16 uk childrens book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept childrens books directly from writers. After reading your manuscript we will decide whether we place the book. In our open call, we accept only novels, novellas, and. When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. Currently accepting submissions from new and published authors.

Please include your name and email address on your. We look at submissions in the order we receive them. We are pleased to receive proposals for the following genres of nonfiction. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing experience. We receive submissions from agencies such as pfd and furniss. As an author, it is your responsibility to submit a clean and thoroughlyedited manuscript to a publisher. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors based all over the world. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary. 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.

We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list, with a view to publication in 2018. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Literary submissions how to submit your novel, novella or short story. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. If accepted your book will be placed on a longlist for possible publication. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. She is only accepting agented submissions and authors referred by other quirk authors at this time. 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. Jun 26, 2017 this is a rare list of reputable publishers who are currently accepting submissions without requiring an agent be involved. Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds.

Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. The first step in determining whether your book is a good fit for ravenswood is to become thoroughly familiar with our catalogue of titles. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.

All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. They accept literary fiction in the form of a novel.

You will then need to fill in the submissions form below the guidelines to tell us about yourself and your book idea. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent. All information in these listings are from the publishers. Submission guidelines for fraser ross associates submissions. 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. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. If youve finally decided to stop worrying about the best way to get published and are now ready to simply start submitting your work to some publishers, this is for you. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. 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.

To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. We are also accepting novella and novel submissions during this time. They accept submissions from the uk and signed welsh horror author craig jones to a four book deal.

Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. This is a rare list of reputable publishers who are currently accepting submissions without requiring an agent be involved. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. If we like what we see, we will then ask to read your full manuscript. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Left hand publishers is now accepting writing submissions for publication. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction. Mar 24, 2019 24 publishers accepting picture books no agent required settling in to devour a good book credit. We are still accepting fiction or nonfiction submissions from literary agents. If someone is considering representing you, its going to be awkward to explain to them that four. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books.

To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky. Online submission form austin macauley publishers uk. And dont submit to publishers while youre looking for an agent. Before you start your search for suitable publishers, take a look at the follow. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. We accept literary fiction in the form of a novel, novella, memoir or collection of. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction.

Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels. They are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts for picture, middle grade equivalent to the 812 age readership in the uk and young adult books. If you do not yet have a title for your work, please put in untitled. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. We do not accept academic or foreign language submissions.

Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. If youve finally decided to stop worrying about the best way to get published and are now ready to simply start submitting your work to some publishers. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Along with your submission, please include a book marketing and promotions plan.

The design should be portrait orientated, measure about 210mm x 148mm and be greyscaleblack and white. Holland park press uk publishes books in english and dutch. A new global publisher founded in 2019 in london, uk. We accept unsolicited submissions by post and email please follow the. A publisher wants to publish good books that will sell in quantity, and, if possible. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. Three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. The best sources are literary marketplace in north america. Olympia publishers may use the personal details of the author for correspondence. The 87 press accept unsolicited submissions during defined.