There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first. Jul 21, 2010 penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. They focus on all kinds of quality fiction and one of their titles, the garden of evening mists by tan twang eng, has been nominated for an award. We accept unsolicited adult nonfiction manuscripts only. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Andersen press uk publishes picture books, approximately 500.
The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. Olympia publishers guarantee the privacy and intellectual property of the author and maintain said privacy at all times. Need a publishing company for your childrens book manuscript. Specialising in childrens book publishing, we are currently accepting submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. Book proposals must contain, at minimum, the items listed below. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. Established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both children s and adult titles.
Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Additionally, we accept submissions in the following subjects. 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. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us.
You will then need to fill in the submissions form below the guidelines to tell us about yourself and your book idea. 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. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. If we like what we see, we will then ask to read your full manuscript. We do not accept adult fiction, poetry, or childrens fiction. Cedar grove publishes childrens and ya books in scifi, fantasy, and mystery genres, with the occasional graphic novel. The feldstein agency 54 abbey street bangor bt20 4jb n.
Barefoot books us office is currently accepting illustrator samples via mail only. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. I will shortly be working through and updating both my list of. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors. 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. We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own.
Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. For advice on the submissions procedure, please visit our authors area which will guide you through the process of publishing with bloomsbury academic. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book. Please include your name and email address on your manuscript and not just the query. All information in these listings are from the publishers. We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. They seem to focus primarily on ebooks but also they have print options.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. If you have questions, you can also contact them via their contact page. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and nonfiction. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. Childrens we are accepting submissions for childrens. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both childrens and adult titles.
Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Before you tell us about your book idea, please carefully read the guidelines at the top of. Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors in the uk, is responsible for distributing their titles. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reply to samples individually or return samples sent to our office, but we will keep artists that interest us on file for consideration for future. If you are an established culture writer or podcaster and are interested in writing for the for your consideration series, please feel free to contact her without representation. 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. Talos press, an imprint of the independent publisher skyhorse, accepts unagented submissions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Apr 21, 2014 established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both children s and adult titles. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely. Childrens books publishers accepting submissions uk. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Childrens book publishers this page is intended as a resource for anyone looking for more information about a given childrens book publisher. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. Every week our editors are inundated with manuscripts, but the reality is that we can no longer accept unsolicited submissions. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. They prefer email submissions, and ask for a short covering email with a word attachment which should be one document containing the cover letter again, short. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica, romance, urban and street, science fiction, christian fiction, and general interest, as well as nonfiction, and lively stories of all genres of fiction for the general population between the ages of 18 and.
They like books with characters from diverse cultures and walks of. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the. Bloomsbury accepts submissions from academics in all subject areas in which we publish. Qualifications for writing a book on the proposed subject. We will, however, continue to accept poetry submissions. Our main emphasis is on interior design, architecture, childrens, and cookbooks. A surprising number of publishers in the uk accept childrens books. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. She is only accepting agented submissions and authors referred by other quirk authors at this time. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
They are an independent company with good distribution. We will respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible, usually. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. If you are an established culture writer or podcaster and are interested in. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. December 2018 november 2018 october 2018 september 2018 august. No information regarding any authors personal details will be. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and. A paragraph introducing the authordesigner, including. Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of. Andersen press ltd anderson press publish picture books of approximately 500 words 1k max. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. They like books with characters from diverse cultures and walks of life. We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own illustrations. Founded by ed handyside in 2006, this publisher is based in newcastle upon tyne. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and. After reading your manuscript we will decide whether we place the book. Before you tell us about your book idea, please carefully read the guidelines at the top of this page. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving them.
We welcome submissions from debut authors and illustrators as well as those in. Please send a short covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself, your writing andor illustration background and your publishing experience if any. Penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture. In our open call, on this form, we accept only novels, novellas, and short story collections as an entire book. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. Open call for book submissions left hand publishers.
But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Readers continue to enjoy the imaginative, crisp and captivating storytelling in the space captain smith series by toby frost with new instalments. We will no longer look at or enter into correspondence about unsolicited works of fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays or children s books. If you have an idea for a book please contact one of our editors directly. Submissions we are an adult nonfiction publisher and are happy to read manuscripts from potential new authors. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week.
We cannot accept email, fax, or inperson submission of artist samples. Currently the next submission period is september 2018. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and disabilities. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. They accept nonfiction ideas with a strong market appeal as well as some fiction. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential.
Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. If you have a picture book about a talking frog, send it here. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Telltale publishing is a small press founded in 2009. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book groups. They accept submissions twice a year in 45day periods. We work towards our mission of cultivating reading habits in the young brigade with our distinctive and exceptional range of childrens books available for different age groups. Left hand publishers is now accepting writing submissions for publication.
Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom. We do not accept adult fiction, poetry, or childrens. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Although they are based in britain, they accept queries and submissions by email. We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators and authorillustrators. We work towards our mission of cultivating reading habits in. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Childrens stories must be submitted with illustrations, or at least a sample illustration of the main characters. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. When complete, email your submission to the appropriate submission email address above. Manuscript submissions should be no less than 50,000 words. Please be mindful that what you submit, to any publisher, represents you. 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.
Along with your submission, please include a book marketing and promotions plan. Send these as word documents to the email address given on the submissions page. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Specialising in children s book publishing, we are currently accepting submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. Jan 03, 2017 list of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Please email a 12 page synopsis of your work and a brief biography and we will advise whether we want to see more material. You can find more childrens book publishers that accept unagented. Remember to include a signed submission agreement with your proposal. As an author, it is your responsibility to submit a clean and thoroughlyedited manuscript to a publisher. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go with your new years writing resolutions.
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