They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction. It accepts all genres including fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, books on humour as well as those featuring animals as long as the book has a commercial future. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents.
We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. And dont submit to publishers while youre looking for an agent. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Fiction with a fastmoving plot, high stakes and welldeveloped characters, especially young adult, science fiction, fantasy, commercial, mainstream and suspensethriller or nonfiction. While the list below is nichespecific, there are many. Incentive is open to direct submissions and focuses on publishing work for children. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. If you have a picture book about a talking frog, send it here. We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators and authorillustrators.
Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book. This list features 21 uk publishing companies and offers a good place to start. If we like what we see, we will then ask to read your full manuscript. 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. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the uk must submit via email which is their preferred method of submission. We receive submissions from agencies such as pfd and furniss. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and nonfiction.
Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list, with a view to publication in 2018. All information in these listings are from the publishers. 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. Floris books submission guidelines their scottish childrens picture book line, picture kelpies, is suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years. They publish a variety of books for children but are only regulatly open to picture book submissions. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own illustrations. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens.
Manuscript submissions should be no less than 50,000 words. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. 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. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. We specialise in the fiction we love and know best. 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. Childrens book publishers this page is intended as a resource for anyone looking for more information about a given childrens book publisher. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. There are many uk fiction publishers accepting submissions from writers. Please send a short covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself, your writing andor illustration background and your publishing experience if any. Maverick childrens books is a uk based publisher of childrens books.
One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. 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. Their books generally have wonderful covers and illustrations, and are quirky. If someone is considering representing you, its going to be awkward to explain to them that four. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. 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. Floris books submission guidelines their scottish childrens picture book line, picture. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing.
They accept submissions twice a year in 45day periods. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers.
They like books with characters from diverse cultures and walks of life. We aim to read initial submissions within 6 weeks of receiving them. Three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. In our open call, on this form, we accept only novels, novellas, and short story collections as an entire book. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens. After reading your manuscript we will decide whether we place the book. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book groups.
If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. I will shortly be working through and updating both my list of. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction. When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. Business, how to, self help, narrative, humor, memoir, travelogue, cookbooksculinary. Picture book submissions should have a universal theme, deal with family or social issues, and be under 1,000 words. Bloodhound books is looking for submissions of new fiction from authors with or without representation. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. In our open call, on this form, we accept only novels. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000.
You can learn more about the team behind maverick here. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. 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. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Jul 30, 2018 for more than 150 publishers accepting submissions directly from writers see. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Many publishing houses wont accept submissions except through agents. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Nosy crow is a uk based publisher of childrens books and apps aimed at children. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Ella is open to submissions from monday 4th may 2020 to friday 31st july 2020 inclusive. Cedar grove publishes childrens and ya books in scifi, fantasy, and mystery genres, with the occasional graphic novel. If an authors hoping for a big book deal, it probably makes sense to try to find an agent first.
Left hand publishers is now accepting writing submissions for publication. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. While the list below is nichespecific, there are many mainstream publishers that accept lgbtq fiction and nonfiction as part of their general lists. In the meantime, you can still find out more about maverick books from our early reader website. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Open call for book submissions left hand publishers.
World book, the established publisher of encyclopedias and other works of nonfiction, is the parent company of incentive publications. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and non. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle.
Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are. If you are calling from outside the uk, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Jan 03, 2017 list of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Childrens book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. 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. 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. 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. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. They publish a variety of books for children but are. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. 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. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. Mar 24, 2019 24 publishers accepting picture books no agent required settling in to devour a good book credit. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors.
Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. 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. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Fiction with a fastmoving plot, high stakes and welldeveloped characters, especially young adult, science fiction, fantasy, commercial, mainstream and. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. For more than 150 publishers accepting submissions directly from writers see. 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. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go with your new years writing resolutions. Would it be inappropriate to send my manuscript with a book sample to various childrens. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers.
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