You can find more childrens book publishers that accept unagented writers here. As a specialized publisher of science fiction and fantasy, baen books is based in new york city. We also do not accept unsolicited picture book submissions. They want an authentic voice that targets minority ethnic groups as that is their primary target audience. Many children s book publishers start and stop accepting submissions without much warning. They prefer to have books which offer a multicultural theme to the story. An unsolicited manuscript is something that an unmanaged writer sends directly to a publisher. This publisher accepts unsolicited manuscripts for children s books only. Rarely do publishers take on both a writer and an illustrator. We do not publish novels, short stories, or poetry. Publishing powerful plots woven by renowned wordsmiths such as david weber, author of the harrington series of novels, baen openly accepts unsolicited manuscripts. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of. Sky pony press the kids imprint of skyhorse publishing.
This is likely based on their ability to keep up with the number of submissions already coming in. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. David fickling books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts on a rolling basis, but they do have an annual contest in which authors can submit their book for a. Finding a publisher who publishes the kind of stories youre looking to sell and catching them during their window of acceptance can be a mixture of. Do you know of any other new zealand publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate children s book publisher. Unsolicited submissions you have just finished your manuscript and now you are eagerly looking for a publisher that will accept your. Unsolicited submissions from new authors must be send through regular mail only. Chronicle books will only accept childrens book submissions on paper. Based in indianapolis, indiana, tanglewood is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts for childrens picture books. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated. Electronic submissions are required, with nothing more than a covering letter and your personal details requested.
Please tell us about them in the comments box below. It can be a way to get your work published, but youve got to mak. One of tanglewoods most famous publications is the new york times bestseller the kissing hand written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. Publishing approximately 2025 new books a year, you can find the submission guidelines for otago university press on this page, which also includes links to a house guide and a manuscript preparation guide. To help jumpstart the publishing of your children s manuscript, or title targeted towards young people, here is a comprehensive list of 21 canadian children s book publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only. Books will not respond to an unsolicited submission unless interested in publishing it. Dancing with bear publishing is a full service, innovative christian publishing house, and strive to publish only the best works that glorify god, and help people in their walk with the lord.
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