How to get published on this page well try to dispel a few myths and offer some helpful hints and encouragement to writers hoping to take that great leap forward to getting published. Printed copies should be on plain white a4 paper with a large. If you have a work of fiction, nonfiction or poetry that you. We are an adult nonfiction publisher and are happy to read manuscripts from potential new authors. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. When youre pitching a nonfiction book to a publisher, just about everything is different.
Hurst specialise in nonfiction, and have been going strong since 1969. Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. We do not accept adult fiction, poetry, or childrens fiction. Home orion bringing you news from our world to yours. Head of zeus opened for business on 3 january 2012 and we published our first books in july 2012. Browse our latest collection of nonfiction books to find your next read from penguin. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Five imprints fall under quarto uk namely aurum press, frances. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. Actionadventure book publishers book publishing directory. Icon books is an independent publisher of thoughtprovoking nonfiction. I am writing a book about teenagers and young adults primarily males who commit terrible crimes.
Ncm publishing is soliciting manuscripts in all genres of fiction, non fiction, selfhelp and young adult fiction. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. A new global publisher founded in 2019 in london, uk. Nonfiction books best selling nonfiction books waterstones. Browse our latest collection of non fiction books to find your next read from penguin. Is it better to find a publisher for a 1st nonfiction book in australia or contact publishers in usa or uk. As experienced nonfiction publishers, the choir press understands the many opportunities for selfpublishing nonfiction, particularly if you are writing for a specialised market.
They are an independent company with good distribution. While there are two routes you can take when publishing your nonfiction book, the focus of this guide will be on traditional publishing, i. What follows is a list of the bare minimum i expect to see in a proposal for a nonfiction book. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Nonfiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually books. Although nonfiction encompasses such a wide range of book types, from histories and biographies to textbooks and technical publications, weve probably got. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled.
But for every uninspiring, derivative or just plain bad book that gets taken on by the. Get kids thinking with our fascinating range of non fiction titles. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. We lead the way in entertainment, sport, cookery, mbs and culture including amy schumer, marcus wareing, bruce dickinson, andre agassi and internationally bestselling author of the alchemist paulo coelho.
Exploring a range of topics from alligators to ancient history, our books are funny, interesting and. Browse our range of best selling nonfiction books with free uk delivery on orders over. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. Exploring a range of topics from alligators to ancient history, our books are funny, interesting and informative. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and non fiction.
And we have a small but perfectly formed commercial fiction list too. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, non fiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Harpernonfiction is at the cuttingedge of commercial nonfiction, working with the biggest brand names and unearthing the hottest new talent. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult.
Black beacon books is an independent publisher founded in brisbane, australia, in 20 and now based in saintnazaire, france. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. Mainstream publishers invest in the promotion of a book and make their profit from its sales. Almost all of these publishers open to proposals, which means that you. Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Unlike most publishing companies, we do not require you to be affiliated with a literary agent. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and nonfiction. What publishers are interested in publishing a non fiction book on the psychological aspects of criminology. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts.
Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. We cant guarantee our advice will turn manuscripts into bestsellers, but hopefully it will make those first steps a little easier. Oneworld publications was founded in 1986 by husband and wife team juliet mabey and novin doostdar as an independent publishing house focusing on stimulating nonfiction. Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four. They only print nonfiction, lifestyle, sports, health and childrens books. 16818 thats life 6818 anaphora literary press 31718 harpercollins publishers ltd 27718 oberon books. Osprey is a uk publisher specializing in military history. Nonfiction book publishing tck publishing is a fullservice independent book publisher. Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for.
That means we are able to provide every service you need, from ghostwriting and developmental editing to publishing, marketing, promotion and more. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Selfpublishing my nonfiction as ebooks makes sense. Although nonfiction encompasses such a wide range of book types, from histories and biographies to textbooks and technical publications, weve probably got experience of working with your publishing genre. 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. An intro to the 10 biggest publishers in the uk ribbonfish.
You can see the full list of books here, and for a regular diet of great. Established in the year 1986 in london, united kingdom by nigel newton. Ncm publishing is soliciting manuscripts in all genres of fiction, nonfiction, selfhelp and young adult fiction. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. Our founder, tom corsonknowles, is the author of 27 bestselling selfhelp and business books. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.
Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. Choose from a wide range of nonfiction books including. Nov 19, 20 it is also frustrating as a writer to have a non fiction book that is uptotheminute when completed, only for it to come out maybe nine months later and seem slightly dated. Winner of the peoples book prize for nonfiction 2017. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit literary publishers. It is also frustrating as a writer to have a nonfiction book that is uptotheminute when completed, only for it to come out maybe nine months later and seem slightly dated. The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged or above and therefore you must be years or over to sign up to our newsletter. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else.
Feb 14, 2017 oneworld publications was founded in 1986 by husband and wife team juliet mabey and novin doostdar as an independent publishing house focusing on stimulating nonfiction. Find out how to get published including help on getting started, literary agents, self publishing, vanity publishing and more. Our list is a mix of general and literary fiction, genre fiction and non fiction. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000.
Andrew lownie literary agency what uk nonfiction editors. Unlike most publishing companies, we do not require you to be affiliated with a. Thistle publishing is a londonbased publisher of quality fiction and nonfiction. Mar 24, 2019 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. Have a good idea for a nonfiction book and am just wondering whether it would be a better idea to approach publishers in the uk or usa rather than in australia. It should be double spaced and printed on one side of the paper. 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. We publish nonfiction books on amazon kindle in the u. Icon books is an independent publisher of thoughtprovoking non fiction. 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. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres the. A nonprofit press that is concerned with the arts and sciences. We accept unsolicited adult nonfiction manuscripts only. Why not check out some of the titles we created in partnership with the rspb, the national archives or london zoo.
Once your submission is received it is considered for publication by an editor, who will assess content, subject matter and. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. 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. We are accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions. 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. Discover hardcover and softcover books, ebooks and audiobooks. We publish science, history, politics, philosophy, psychology, humour and much else besides. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Get kids thinking with our fascinating range of nonfiction titles. Nonfiction book publishers, publishing nonfiction, nonfiction.
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