We receive two to three hundred manuscripts for consideration every year. Traditional publishers do not require writers to pay to produce their books. Canadian book publishers canadian authors association. We do not publish adult works of fiction or nonfiction or poetry. A list of canadian childrens publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts and artwork. Submissions new star books publisher, vancouver british. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. This is a canadianowned childrens book publisher, which belongs to corus. If you do not receive a response within six months, you can assume that the submission has been rejected. Submissions boulder books canadian publishing company. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. We are looking for strong writers who are excited about marketing their stories and building a following of readers. They have print and electronic versions of all their books. We are principally interested in submissions from canadian writers.
Publishing firms take calculated financial risks every time they publish a book, investing funds in the editing, marketing and production of a book before the book earns any sales. About the author of this guide to canadian literary submissions kat mcnichol is the coeditor for the journal of integrated studies and the editorinchief of dreamers creative writing. Rebel welcomes new and emerging canadian authors, as well as more established canadian writers. We are acquiring middlegrade, young adult and fiction for adults. She also serves as chair for ebound canada and sits on the board of.
Submissions received outside of this period will go unread. Publishing firms take calculated financial risks every time they publish a book. Ronsdale press was established in 1988 as a literary publishing house in order to publish fiction, poetry, biography, regional history and childrens literature. Some agencies do not accept unsolicited manuscripts at all, but rather require an introduction from a more seasoned writer. Dundurn is accepting submissions for the following categories. We only consider submissions from outside of canada if the author is canadian and if the book has extraordinary interest to canadian readers. Publishers accepting unagented manuscripts publishing. Nov 04, 2020 open to book length manuscripts written in english by a new york city resident 5 boroughs emerging writer for a first or second collection of poems. Heres our list of 95 publishers that publish selfhelp books. You do not have to be canadian to submit your work, they accept manuscripts from any nationality worldwide.
We accept simultaneous submissions, but wed appreciate knowing that other publishers are looking at your work. Alibi is random houses digital mystery and thriller imprint. If youve completed a selfhelp book and are looking for a publisher, youre in the right place. A brief bio, including your city of residence and publication history. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Ronsdale press can at present accept manuscripts only from cana. Jul 29, 2020 about the author of this guide to canadian literary submissions kat mcnichol is the coeditor for the journal of integrated studies and the editorinchief of dreamers creative writing. We will accept simultaneous submissions, but we request that you advise us if this is the case. If sending your submission from canada, enclose a selfaddressed, stamped lettersize envelope. We will not make editorial comments on a manuscript unless we are considering it for publication. Please note that we only accept submissions between february 1 and may 31. The house of mark twain, the bronte sisters, thackeray, dickens, john f.
It is a new publisher with only a few books under their belt and a few forthcoming books as well. 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. Our diverse list features books on food, wine, gardening, health and well. Emily harstone is the author of many popular books, including the authors publish guide to manuscript submissions, the 2019 guide to manuscript publishers, submit, publish, repeat, and the authors publish guide to childrens and young adult publishing she occasionally teaches a course on manuscript publishing, as well as a course on publishing in literary journals. Cbc books publishing 101 series will help writers navigate each step of the. Childrens and young adult titles are eligible for submission, as well as nonfiction covering social history and policies relating to aboriginal interest. Ronsdale has published a wide range of both beginning and established authors. Pants on fire press is a book publisher that accepts unsolicited manuscripts from authors. Send a synopsis of your manuscript, along with a sample of your writing to. Getting yourself a literary agent can be as frustrating as getting your book published. This is the fantasy and science fiction division of penguin books. We receive many manuscripts so please be patient in waiting for us to respond. Our list is a mix of fiction and nonfiction, with books for all ages.
Daw has published authors such as marion zimmer bradley and roger zelazny. Bookhug press is a canadian independent literary publisher specializing in contemporary literary fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, literature in translation, and drama. Oct 27, 2014 when i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. If you decide to submit a book proposal to us, please note. We accept fiction of all types including childrens illustrated books. Ronsdale press was established in 1988 as a literary publishing house in order.
For more than 150 publishers accepting unagented books in all genres go here. Most publishing houses are inundated with unsolicited manuscripts on a regular basis, so becoming a successfully published writer takes a lot of determination. Manuscript guidelines in the first instance, please send the following. Jun 26, 2017 here is my list of reputable publishers and whose names you should get to know who publish kids books baby books up through young adult each year and who currently accept submissions directly from writers and illustrators. Headquartered in new york, the company is a subsidiary of news corp. There are approximately 30 literary agents in canada, most of which only accept a few clients a year. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. We will consider other manuscripts but canadian authors will be given first priority at this time. The writers union maintains the writers guide to canadian publishers, a searchable listing of canadian publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, including the kind of work they are currently considering. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club.
Whitecap books is one of canadas leading book cookbook publishers. A cover letter explaining what type of book youre pitching e. Vallum is accepting original and previously unpublished poetry submissions for the vallum award for poetry. The writing for childrens kit, this list is included in that continue reading publisher s. Their current titles will tell you a lot about their publishing programs. We are only interested in literary fiction and literary nonfictionincluding poetry. Unless it is a picture book, youre requested to either send a full manuscript or a query letter with three completed chapters for consideration. Grants are also available for professional writers, helping with travel expenses as well as to provide income stability while creating new works. Harpercollins publishers is one of the worlds leading englishlanguage publishers. We are especially interested in authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds. Please note that we do not publish childrens literature, genre fiction, cookbooks, or selfhelp books.
It would also be wise to look at some of our books in libraries or bookstores. We are interested in books that take the reader on an original journey that fascinates, resonates, and captivates. Plan b accepts manuscripts from authors who have published fewer than three books including chapbooks. Manuscripts should be legibly typed, doublespaced, with the authors name and contact information clearly indicated on the cover page. Thats where you can confirm whether they accept unsolicited. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Writing about spirituality and faith is a noble cause. Fifth house publishers is dedicated to celebrating the wide variety of voices, places, and ideas that make canada unique by publishing fiction, and nonfiction, adult and childrens books. What we publish goose lane editions specializes in canadian literary fiction.
Please only send us your digital submission by email. We seek to acquire books that are bold, contemporary and innovative. Authors with manuscripts looking for homes are welcome to send them to the press. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. Our diverse list features books on food, wine, gardening, health and wellbeing, regional history, and regional guidebooks. For each publisher, the document indicates the genres they accept, how to submit, and other important details. If sending from outside canada, please provide an email address to which we can reply.
Dundurn is currently accepting submissions for fiction books matching one of the following. At tradewind books, we accept unsolicited submissions. Before submitting manuscripts to literary agents, check the submission guidelines on their websites to learn about their submission requirements and areas of interestspecialization. Hard copy mailings should include a selfaddressed stamped envelope sase with sufficient canadian postage to return the manuscript. With more than 600 books in print and over 300 awards, talon is one of the most diverse publishers in. Ronsdale press can at present accept manuscripts only from canadian. May 05, 2018 21 top canadian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts 1. I have compiled a list of canadian childrens book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher. The canadian government and various provincial governments offer support with a variety of funding programs that seek to promote a strong canadian controlled book industry to support canadian authors. Tradewind books is a publisher of books for children and young adults. Referrals by people who work in the publishing industry or are on that particular agents client list increase chances of keeping your query. Three dogs press is committed to publishing canadian authors and as such, will focus their efforts on canadian manuscripts. They read from june 1st to november 30th of each year. We do not accept manuscripts that have been mailed out to other publishing houses simultaneously multiple submissions.
They accept submissions of middle grade readers, young adult books, adult fiction, and adult fiction in all genres, which is a broad spectrum to publish. Daw is a highly respected publisher of science fiction and fantasy. Ecw press a canadian indie book publisher publishing. A literary publisher dedicated to providing canadian authors with the deserved visibility. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry.
This book publisher accepts unsolicited adult and childrens manuscripts for consideration. Founded in 2015, rebel mountain press is a small, independently owned canadian book publisher of anthologies, poetry, childrens and young adult literature, memoir, and adult fiction. Our publishing schedule is filled two years in advance to allow time for rigorous editing. Tec blog 5 upandcoming independent canadian publishers.
Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. We do publish literary mysteries, thrillers, and noir and are interested in quality submissions in the science fiction, fantasy and graphic novel genres as well. Currently seeking fiction and nonfiction picture book manuscripts. More than 10,000 books are published each year in canada. Theytus books is an aboriginal owned and operating literary publisher with a firm focus on manuscripts from canadian aboriginal authors.
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