Requested manuscripts should be word documents unless otherwise specified, typed in 12point font, doublespaced, and paginated. Publishings glacial production and sales schedule, in which even a hot book takes a year or two to reach the market, means that some of the most urgent stories will not get told as quickly. Porter prize, and our imprints fitzroy books childrens, mg and ya. Include the age group that your submission is intended. For a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help you take your best book to market, visit kdp.
Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. Publishing is currently considering novellas of between 20,000 and 40,000 words in both the science fiction and fantasy genres, submitted between may and june of 2018. 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. Nelson focuses on publishing work aimed at community college and university students. We are not able to personally respond to unsolicited submissions unless were interested in publishing them. Anchor book press, ltd does not accept picture books except childrens books, graphic novels, comic books, or books with offensive material offensive is probably what you think it is. We publish over 600 books annually in both fiction and nonfiction. Heartdrum is a nativefocused imprint of harpercollins childrens books, authorcurated by cynthia leitich smith and edited by rosemary brosnan. The average length of the novels we publish varies, but is almost never fewer than 80,000 words. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. If your proposal is a simultaneous submission, please indicate.
Cypress cove publishing publishes fiction and nonfiction titles that cover a wide range of subjects, both historical and contemporary. Mar 25, 2020 publishings glacial production and sales schedule, in which even a hot book takes a year or two to reach the market, means that some of the most urgent stories will not get told as quickly. For junior fiction and middle grade submissions, please include a synopsis with your submission. Writelife publishing publishes nonfiction and literary fiction books. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the. Submissions should include the following information. Because wacky bee is the publishing arm of the writers advice centre our submissions process is slightly different from that of other publishers. They focus on publishing exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as. All fiction submissions must pass the bechdel test. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. We are a small, fledgling company and, as such, can only publish a limited number of titles every year. Pact press publishing finely crafted anthologies and fulllength works that focus upon issues such as diversity, immigration, racism and discrimination. Tck publishing now has an open call for submissions.
Heartdrum is a nativefocused imprint of harpercollins childrens books, authorcurated by cynthia leitich smith and edited. Owing to the high volume of submissions we cannot guarantee to reply to each one individually. Bantam books has been in existence ever since 1945. We serve audiences who appreciate originality, skill, and a compelling message. Given the volume of proposals we receive, we are unable to return materials submitted. Anchor book press, ltd is a new publishing company and we are currently considering all manuscripts that fit our submission guidelines. We are also happy to receive the first three chapters of a book or full manuscripts. She also selectively acquires cookbooks and craft books with a pop culture spin. See a list of common questions from authors getting started on kdp. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Market research whether theres a market for the book.
We publish as many as 150 books and 200 calendars annually. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra books, pinnacle books. We look at submissions in the order we receive them. We recognize that for many authors, print is highly desired so. Currently immedium is focused on publishing in the following book categories. We do not accept faxed submissions, or those on disks.
Along with a covering letter, submissions should consist of a short synopsis, a list of selling points, the authors professional biography, information on competing titles and up to two chapters or 20 pages of the manuscript, whichever is the shorter. All manuscripts are run through advanced plagiarism checking software to certify originality. Thank you for your interest in publishing with deseret book. Our focus is on indigenous stories that reflect native people whose nations are located within the borders of whats now called the united states and canada. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the us, canada, uk, germany, india, france, italy, spain, japan, brazil, mexico, australia and more. We are always looking for new and worthwhile titles to distribute in our stores throughout the united states and canada. Please include your name and email address on your manuscript and not just the query letter. We are happy to consider submissions from creators and literary agents via email or regular mail, but materials submitted by any other means will not. Regal house publishing is the parent company to the following imprints. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Your publishing editor will provide you with access to our submission portal. 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. Submissions in the same package include marketing and publicity plans, any sales information you care to share, and your email address.
Due to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, ive received many questions from writers including my coaching clients about the virus impact current and future on book authors, literary. How to format a manuscript the specifics guidelines you. Chronicle books will not respond to an unsolicited submission unless interested in publishing it. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. For a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help you take your best book to market, visit kdp university. Andrews mcmeel publishing is a leading publisher of poetry, inspiration, humor, and childrens books and licensed, popular calendars.
The manuscript submission guidelines below apply only to books of a professional or academic nature. Finding appropriate agents or publishers for your work. Regal house literary, historical, contemporary fiction, poetry via our terry j. Tell us why you want to publish with storybook genius publishing. We prefer childrens book submissions by email, but will accept submissions by regular snailmail. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. 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. Use our selfguided resources to get started publishing ebooks and paperbacks. Submissions not containing a sase will not be returned. Amazon imprint submission guidelines unstressed syllables.
Cox poetry award, memoirs, short story collections via our w. Do not contact individual stores about submissions or leave. We ask that illustrators send a link to their work posted online, whether website, blog, or social media channel. We are a small, fledgling company and, as such, can. Deseret book is a publisher and retailer that publishes and promotes a variety of books, all of which reflect the values espoused by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book publishing. Please include a short letter or email telling us about yourself and your. Please mark the submission clearly to state whether it is a literary submission of a short story or longer fiction. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Use a 1 margin on all sides use a title page, set up the same as the title page in your package see page 159.
We recognize that for many authors, print is highly desired so we offer that on fiction over 60,000 words and of course for childrens and picture books within 12 months after digital book release. Cost analysis whether it makes financial sense to publish it. The workman imprint publishes exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as calendars. The general format is 32pages with color illustrations for ages 48 or 610. Concordia publishing house cph is the publishing arm of the lutheran churchmissouri synod. Title and author in the subject line short synopsis of the book brief bio and bibliography of author full or partial manuscript word file, times new roman 12 comparable authors or titles any relevant marketingpr strengths info courtesy amazon publishing received via email you can follow. Manuscripts must be submitted either as a pdf or in a wordrich text. Much publishing success is down to luckfortunehowever you want to describe it. They have helped launch the careers of various writers and authors over the years to finally get their first book published and growing. The creative team in your pitch is the one we expect to see actually working on your book. The original workman imprint is open to unagented submissions. If you have a fiction manuscript, you can submit it to our parent publishing company, bqb. Title and author in the subject line short synopsis of the book brief bio and bibliography of author full or partial manuscript word file, times new.
Regal house, fitzroy books and pact press are currently accepting new submissions. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Please familiarize yourself with the titles and submission guidelines. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book. An editor will respond if he or she is interested in seeing your material based on your query. The average length of the novels we publish varies. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. They do not accept unsolicited picture book submissions. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. If you are submitting to the childrens department, please specify workman publishing co. 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. 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. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Simultaneous submissions, on fulls, will be accepted provided you inform us if another publisher is considering your work.
Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. To submit a manuscript to avon impulse or harperlegend, please read the information below. If you are sending longer fiction, please send the first 10,000 words only. They focus on publishing exclusively nonfiction books for children and adults, as well as calendars. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books.
May 02, 2020 due to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, ive received many questions from writers including my coaching clients about the virus impact current and future on book authors, literary agents, literary agencies including the best literary agents at the top literary agencies in our literary agents database, and others working in the publishing industry. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky. Please include your name and email address on your. Submissions co image comics 2701 nw vaughn street, suite 780 portland, oregon 97210. Please include your email address with your snailmail submission. She does not acquire memoir or personal essay collections. In order to be considered for wacky bee we prefer that authors first use one of the writers. Deseret book is a publisher and retailer that publishes and promotes a variety of books, all of which reflect the values espoused by the church of. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit. To do our part to save the planet, we only accept electronic submissions. Along with a covering letter, submissions should consist of a short synopsis, a list of selling points, the authors professional biography, information on competing titles and up to two chapters or 20 pages of. Submission guidelines tck publishing book publisher.
Daw accepts unsolicited submissions of science fiction and fantasy novels. This should be no longer than an a4 page, formatted clearly and include all spoilers. We cannot consider short stories, short story collections, novellas, or poetry. Due to the volume of submissions, editors may only respond to projects they wish to further consider.
Preparing your submissions materials a query letter, usually. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Anchor book press, ltd offers the following advantages. We accept submissions by mail or email, and we prefer digital submissions. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. We cannot reissue books that one of the larger publishers has dropped, or a selfpublished book.
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