We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. She also selectively acquires cookbooks and craft books. The 30 children s book publishers below all have one important thing in common. If you dream of seeing your own childrens book published one day, theres nothing holding you back from your goal.
Audio book publishers listing 1 to 10 of 63 audio book publishing companies page 1 of 7 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of audio book publishers. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Book publishers taking submissions, children s book publishers.
Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk. Lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned children s publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. Heres 21 top uk childrens book publishers accepting submissions. Most of these are small, specialty publishers, but some are big names in the industry. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. In nonfiction, she loves anything to do with celebrity, movie, and tv culture, as well as humorous selfcare and lifestyle books with a fresh twist. They are based out of atlanta, georgia, and specialize in publishing childrens books, young adult books, selfhelp titles for parents and educators, and guides to the american south.
Who are the publishers accepting submissions directly from authors and illustrators these. We are currently particularly looking for non fiction, commercial women fiction and general fiction. Hay house uk has previously published childrens books, but we are not currently commissioning more of these types of books. Their jewishthemed imprint, karben, is the only division accepting submissions. By focusing your search on reading material from these five categories you can feel confident selecting great. Their books generally have wonderful covers and illustrations, and are quirky. Our preference is that you submit to one agent at a time, but if you plan to submit your material to more than one agent than we ask you to declare that overlap in your covering letter. Its likely that your book will also be published as an ebook and audio book. Macmillan distribution uk mdl alternative format request publishers farrar, straus and giroux.
You can learn more about the team behind maverick here. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers. The 2017 guide to manuscript publishers authors publish magazine. They publish a variety of books for children but only appear to be open to submissions in the picture book category. Listed below are the transatlantic agents who are currently accepting submissions. Visit our early reader website or to find out about submissions, then please visit. Darley anderson children s book agency is open to and welcomes submissions and we consider everything that comes into the agency. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise. A collection of the best audiobook publishers around. Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd.
They started out just publishing audio books, but now they also publish. The uk publisher gollancz has been around since 1927, with a program dedicated solely to. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. He was selected for the writenow 2017 programme and is writing a memoir. Since many children s publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every children s publisher. Need a publishing company for your childrens book manuscript.
But they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. You can find out more about the publishing process here. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book.
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. Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom. They publish 6 10 novels per year and are currently accepting unagented submissions. Midnightsun publishing submission guidelines australian publisher. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Its never too early to introduce children to the wonderful world of nonfiction.
Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Head of zeus opened for business in 2012, and won independent publisher of the year in 2017. We will be opening our picture book submissions again in 2020. Wombat books australian book publisher of children s books that you will want to share and love.
Maverick childrens books is a uk based publisher of childrens books. When my children were younger i worked full time as a lawyer, convinced that id always. There are plenty of united statesbased publishers that accept submissions directly from new authors. Most major publishers dont accept manuscripts directly from writers, which. We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list. Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. Bookouture is an ebook publisher that was acquired by hachette in 2017. Submitting a manuscript andersen press is a specialist children s publisher. January 2020 submissions are open three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. Submissions for children s book publisher, dinosaur books ltd. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form.
You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. All fiction submissions must pass the bechdel test. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. We do not accept academic or foreign language submissions. Today they publish more christian audio titles than any other us publisher, and have gained a strong reputation in the audio. Audio book publishers list of audio book publishing. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Top that publishing top that publishing ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk. Polite notice we do not accept submissions of poetry, science fiction, childrens fiction for under 12s, short story compilations. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. We do not publish adult fiction and nonfiction, poetry or short story anthologies. First publishing inspirational selfhelp titles in 1999, oasis has since developed their repertoire to include fiction, nonfiction, childrens, business and religious titles.
A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors. They publish picture books and books aimed at children in grades, grades 46, and grades 7 and up. Maverick publishing submission guidelines scroll down to picture book submissions uk publisher of childrens books picture books through middle grade. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions.
You can get a peek into the sorts of stories and characters we look for at wombat books with our suggestions at the bottom of the page. We form collaborative relationships with our authors to develop, produce, market, and sell books. They have submission calls at the start of the year and publish 610 books throughout the year including ebook and audiobook versions. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement. Buster books loves to create books for curious and creative children. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers. A surprising number of publishers in the uk accept children s books directly from writers. Barricade books only accept submissions via the mail. Our list is brimming with titles to spark the imagination and encourage exploration. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book. In 2016, they launched aria, a digital fiction imprint, and in 2017, they started a childrens imprint, zephyr.
Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions 0809 2017 10012020 by alys jackson not every writer has an agent but then not every publisher requires that you do, and although making unsolicited submissions can be a daunting task, there are many childrens publishers. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e publishing department.