Andersen press is a british book publishing company that specializes in childrens books. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. They publish commercial and literary fiction, historical, fantasy, scifi, mystery, humor. We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own illustrations. What makes you believe your book will be a commercial success. All submissions are evaluated by an editorial committee, and are assessed solely on their merit and suitability for our list. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. He is looking specifically for books featuring an original series character and animal stories. Recent nonfiction ive enjoyed includes unfollow by megan phelpsroper, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs by steve brusatte, step by step by simon reeve, and lady fanshawes receipt book by lucy moore. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with.
We are also accepting novella and novel submissions during this time. Keeping in the tradition of their namesake, the publisher exclusively prints childrens books. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. The parent company has built a name for itself over the years and avon has continued the trend, focusing on crime and womens fiction.
Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. However, if you have written a book and youre looking for a traditional publisher, weve put together a list of publishing houses that accept debut novelists submissions. Usborne childrens books are available around the world, both in english and in over 100 different languages. Joffe books are one of the uks leading independent publishers of bestselling crime and mystery fiction. We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors in the uk, is responsible for distributing their titles. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. All ya and childrens submissions should be directed to therese and sent by email to. 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. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. We accept unsolicited submissions by post and email please follow the guidelines carefully.
When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. It was established in 2007 as a division of harpercollins. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Submissions and permissions matthew james publishing.
Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Camilla is looking for accessible and commercial crime, thrillers, mysteries, suspense and womens fiction. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. You can find more childrens book publishers that accept unagented writers here. The 87 press accept unsolicited submissions during defined. All information in these listings are from the publishers. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. Andersen press ltd anderson press publish picture books of approximately 500 words 1k max, juvenile. We love books, and our authors know the unflagging. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency.
Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary submission of a short story or longer fiction. A surprising number of publishers in the uk accept childrens books. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first.
We are currently open to submissions from new and established authors. We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list, with a view to publication in 2018. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. She will only consider submissions with material attached. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors. Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian children s book publisher. We receive submissions from agencies such as pfd and furniss. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime and psychological thrillers, contemporary ya and new adult crossover books, childrens fiction. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. If you are calling from outside the united states, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. Updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept children s books directly from writers.
Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Childrens stories must be submitted with illustrations, or at least a sample illustration of the main characters. Fiction with a fastmoving plot, high stakes and welldeveloped characters, especially young adult, science fiction, fantasy, commercial, mainstream and suspensethriller or nonfiction.
The publishers listed below are open to authors of any nationality. Described as britains leading political publisher by charles moore. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers uk. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both children s and adult titles. 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. 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. With over 500 titles in print and more than 65 new titles a year, orca publishes awardwinning, bestselling books in a number of genres, including ba.
Currently the company publishes approximately 7080 original titles per year print and ebook. In 20, an acquisition added a third imprintimajinn books. They publish commercial fiction and nonfiction books for children aged. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. Some of these publishers have submission windows, during which they. Please dont send us very young childrens or picture books. Three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions.
February 16, 2018 by shikha pandey 5 comments uk publishers accepting submissions. New independent publisher of fabulous fiction for children of all. Submission guidelines for fraser ross associates submissions. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Apr 21, 2014 established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both children s and adult titles. Almost all of these publishers open to proposals, which means that you. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the uk.
Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the business of publishing. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. If you are sending longer fiction, please send the first 10,000 words only. Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson literary. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. Send a covering email, and attach a onepage synopsis as well as the full manuscript. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Open for direct submissions of literary fiction and short stories.
Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Usborne publishing limited list of other childrens publishers in united kingdom. They accept nonfiction ideas with a strong market appeal as well as some fiction. 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. A publisher wants to publish good books that will sell in quantity, and, if possible, internationally. We will update everyone through here as soon as this changes. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Andersen press uk publishes picture books, approximately 500. They publish commercial fiction and nonfiction books for children aged from 0 to 14. Usborne publishing is the leading uk independent publishing company. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. Submissions transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators.
Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Unsolicited submissions you have just finished your manuscript and now you are eagerly looking for a publisher that will accept your. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. Incentive is open to direct submissions and focuses on publishing work for children. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. It is accepting submissions for digitalfirst publications with the. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers.
Currently the next submission period is september 2018. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Business, how to, self help, narrative, humor, memoir, travelogue, cookbooksculinary. Please include a short letter or email telling us about yourself and your. If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. We publish childrens books for every age from baby to teenager.