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Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and non fiction. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. We specialise in publishing bestselling fiction across a range of commercial genres. Persea books is an independent, literary publishing house founded in 1975 by michael braziller and karen braziller, who still own and direct the company.
Books on many subjects available direct from the publisher. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres the. Although their main single title publishing lines accept only agented submissions, their adult fiction imprint carina press accepts general adult. 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. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. 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. An essential read replete with insight and wit, like nora ephron, you will return to this rollicking read with habitual avarice. We are an independent publisher based in manchester north west england specialising primarily in the publication of literary novels and quality fiction.
Winner of the peoples book prize for nonfiction 2017. Book marketing services also available with experienced, professional support. Well advise you every step of the way and you retain 100% ownership. It includes imprints of larger publishing groups, which may have resulted from business mergers. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. In addition, we actively market our titles to international publishers yearround, as well as at the frankfurt book fair and london book fair. Verso books is the largest independent, radical publishing house in the englishspeaking world. These listings are for book publishers that are taking submissions or publishing books in the adventure book genre. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Text publishing is an independent, melbournebased publisher of literary fiction and non fiction. Social media is a must to promote your book or short stories, but it can be extremely timeconsuming. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems.
Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. With book printing uk you are guaranteed great quality printed books, with an exceptional personal service at an excellent price. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Launched in 2005 with a vision of bringing extraordinary fiction to compulsive readers who sometimes cant wait for a book to actually be printed, samhain publishing is an international publisher of ebook and traditional print fiction, proud to partner more than 600 authors of romance and horror fiction. Jan 16, 2010 in my historical fiction set in 1897, i have used a real person wealthy philanthropist as a character in the story. Writers can expect experience, confidence and the best of marketing, distributing and promoting services if they choose quarto. His father and stepmother, as well as one of his closest friends, are briefly mentioned as well. 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. Salt is one of uks foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. From bestselling writers and bold illustrators, to big thinkers and political commentators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and wellbeing experts, we are home to some of. Five simple ways to promote your selfpublished book. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative 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.
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Gordon burgett if the book needs repair before going to press, what did the writer do wrong. We are committed to finding and developing new talent, whether you are a writer or an illustrator. Cillian are all about embracing the changing technologies in publishing, and have released their works for multiple ebook readers around the world. Fairlight books literary fiction and short story publisher. We are pleased to say that our warehouse is continuing to send out books now with free uk delivery. At bloomsbury, we offer a wealth of brilliant and bestselling books to meet every need. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. Yps publishing can help authors focus on the most profitable opportunities for developing, distributing, marketing and selling ebooks. A number of financially independent smaller publishers that have formed an alliance to share promotion and administration. We cant guarantee our advice will turn manuscripts into bestsellers, but hopefully it will make those first steps a little easier. Nonfiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually books. More than 100 titles are published every month and over 1,300 different authors are represented at any given time. Open for direct submissions of literary fiction and short stories. Come and explore our diverse collection of books from biodynamics calendars and steinerwaldorf education textbooks to elsa beskow picture books and kelpies scottish books for children everywhere.
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