Book publishers accepting manuscripts

Submissions are currently open for both book length works of literary criticism and novels. They do not accept unsolicited picture book submissions. Please note that warren publishing accepts less than 20% of all submissions, however, we do respond to 100% of all submissions. Publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts writing. Publishing poetry, anthologies, fiction, nonfiction, and books for young people. For illustrated manuscripts or picture books, please include a pdf of any illustrated pages and a word document of the text alone. 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. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. We usually do not accept general fiction books more than 105,000 words about 350 doublespaced pages or less than 60,000 words about 200 pages.

Publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts full list. Nonfiction texts for juvenile picture books 5 and up school curriculum related, nonfiction texts for older readers 8 and up school curriculum related, and. We accept unsolicited manuscripts from usa and all over the world, meaning. Send us an email with your idea and well let you know if its a fit. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. Some guidelines for submitting to bookouture we are looking for fulllength, commercial fiction and some textled nonfiction, but no childrens books, film scripts, poetry or short stories please send us a complete manuscript of your fulllength book in a clear font with double spacing if you have used track changes to edit your book, please. We accept manuscripts for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novellas and childrens stories with illustrations. Heres our list of 84 publishers that publish commercial fiction book. Publishers accepting unagented manuscripts small beer press was founded in 2000 and is run by gavin j.

May 24, 2018 below weve featured 20 top traditional publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Ncm publishing is soliciting manuscripts in all genres of fiction, nonfiction, selfhelp and young adult fiction. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Submissions lds publishing, publish my book, publishing. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Some publishing companies accept open submissions from any author, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. Top 10 childrens book publishers who are accepting. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of commercial fiction literary agents. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.

Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Even if the publisher has declared it out of stock there will still be copies around with wholesalers and distributors for years to come, at heavily discounted prices, and bringing out the same book with a different isbn invariably causes confusion. Crossway books, an imprint of good news publishers based in wheaton, illinois, is an evangelical publisher. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Below weve featured 20 top traditional publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers usa. We are accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions. We are looking for strong writers who are excited about marketing their stories and building a following of readers. Pants on fire press is a book publisher that accepts unsolicited manuscripts from authors. This publisher is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Science fiction book publishers open to submissions.

Your manuscript should be carefully prepared and proofread before submission. Daw has published authors such as marion zimmer bradley and roger zelazny. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. Lee and low books this publisher accepts unsolicited manuscripts for childrens books only. Tck publishing now has an open call for submissions. As is the case with most publishers that dont require an agent, they have a narrow focus.

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. Blossom spring publishing is one of the few publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts that is, those that are not presented to us by an agent and self published authors. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. We are acquiring middlegrade, young adult and fiction for adults. They focus on publishing exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as calendars. Nelson focuses on publishing work aimed at community college and university students.

Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. As a specialized publisher of science fiction and fantasy, baen books is based in new york city. A work is to be considered unselected where no communication is received in 90 days after submission. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, beacon publishing group and its imprints would like to hear from you.

We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra. Nonfiction manuscripts for young adult readers 12 and up. It can be a way to get your work published, but youve got to make sure youre sending your manuscript to a publisher that will actually accept it. Book synopsis and short author bio are welcome, although not indispensable.

David fickling books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts on a rolling basis, but they do have an annual contest in which authors can submit their book for a. If appropriate, paperback editions may be published, as well. Short flightlong drive books is currently accepting submissions. This publisher has several divisions that generally accept unsolicited manuscripts in several categories. This is the fantasy and science fiction division of penguin books. If publishing a book is part of your goal for this year, then, here is a list of top ten christian publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. T hese publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. All manuscripts are run through advanced plagiarism checking software to certify originality. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents.

Their books have won multiple awards and been recognized by the new yorker, bookforum, and npr. Daw is an imprint of penguin that is open to manuscript submissions from authors without an agent. Daw is a highly respected publisher of science fiction and fantasy. Kensington publishing corp is an independent publisher situated in new york. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions. If you need or want to work with a literary agent, you should browse our list of literary agents to find one that will be a good fit for you.

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. Publishing powerful plots woven by renowned wordsmiths such as david weber, author of the harrington series of novels, baen openly accepts unsolicited manuscripts. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Unless there is some compelling reason to do otherwise, all books we accept will be published in both ebook and audiobook formats. We publish over 600 books annually in both fiction and nonfiction. The original workman imprint is open to unagented submissions. Turner publish ing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. The 87 press accept unsolicited submissions during. So, because im incredibly kindnatured and helpful, ive put together a list of some of the uk publishers accepting manuscripts in 2020. Although founded in 1919, john quattrocchi and pat mcpartland took the helm in 2008 as coowners of the firm.

They prefer to have books that offer a multicultural theme to the story. The authors of the manuscripts that will be considered suitable for any publication will receive our proposal, which may or may not involve a coproduction. Baen books as a specialized publisher of science fiction and fantasy, baen books is based in new york city. We cannot reissue books that one of the larger publishers has dropped, or a self published book. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Crossway books publishes a range of nonfiction books which engage believers minds, stir their affections, and motivate their wills. Mar 19, 2018 18 top us publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts 1. If you have a book or novella in the genre of literary fiction, fairlight books want to hear from you. They want an authentic voice that targets minority ethnic groups as that is their primary target audience.