Below youll find a list of 21 top nonfiction book publishing companies. H ere are sixteen publishers accepting dark fiction, horror, urban fantasy, military horror, and anything that goes bump in the night including vampires. James discusses conversion, repentance, mysticism, and fears of punishment in the hereafteras well as the religious experiences of such diverse thinkers as voltaire, whitman, emerson, luther, tolstoy, and. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e publishing department. Icon books is an independent publisher of thoughtprovoking non fiction. If you are a firsttime fiction author, have little or no experience of the market, and the proposal is likely to be thin on the marketing side, and if you would be offended by being asked to pay a subsidy, please move straight along to another publisher. All 40 of these manuscript publishers have good distribution and clear marketing strategies. Examining 100 films from the silent era onward and spanning all genres, from the wizard of oz to vertigo to pulp fiction, the book. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40 % of ebook sales.
Mar 04, 2006 w henever publishers and booksellers get together, as they will do today at the london book fair, its not long before someone starts to play reputations. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Barricade books publishes quality nonfiction manuscripts preferably that lean toward the controversial. Thistle publishing is a londonbased publisher of quality fiction and non fiction. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. This is our listings of non fiction book publisher. We are dedicated literary professionals who care passionately about every book that we publish whether its a brilliant debut novel by a new talent or a promising bestseller by a firmly. Kate atkinson and david nicholls are two of the uks most successful authors. Fiction, mystery, young adult, childrens books, comics and graphic novels, contemporary.
Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. This data file features an updated list of the largest indie bookstores that work with authors and buy books from indie publishers. While they prefer literary fiction, they currently do not publish plays, childrens books or poetry. Writers can submit their work whether it is originally written in english or is translated from another language. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp collecting to raising chickens, many publishers will be willing to take on your book without requiring an agent.
They publish science fiction and fantasy books, and have published authors. Bloomsbury was established in 1986 and currently has 4 divisions. This is a list of science fiction publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and related genres. Our nine creatively and editorially independent publishing houses seek out and enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories and make sure they are heard.
Impulse, an imprint of harpercollins uk, is a publisher targeted at women. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom. Scribe has been operating as a wholly independent trade publishing house for almost 40 years. Tiffy works in publishing and needs a cheap flat while palliative. Talisman house talisman house publishes books of fiction, poetry, theory, and criticism. Top 700 independent bookstores this database features 740 stores with address, book buyer, owner, event coordinator, phone, fax, email, website, and more. She lives in maryland with her husband and the obligatory writers cat. Discovering new authors is part of the fun when it comes to selecting your next read.
Peruse our top fiction novel chart to discover books that the critics love, and that other readers adore too. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. If youre an author who has written a nonfiction book and are searching for a book publisher, youve probably realized one thing. We publish science, history, politics, philosophy, psychology, humour and much else besides. They also publish a wide variety of nonfiction including memoir, autobiography, biography, journalistic expose or narrative, true crime, art, culture, pop culture, world history, current events, science, and music. Winner of the peoples book prize for non fiction 2017. For 40 years, since his early postmodernist stunner, the adventures of mao on the long march, tuten has reworked the shape and consistency of the novel. Were looking for novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, hybrid. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom wikipedia.
They originally started out publishing a literary magazine, and now they are responsible for a number of publications, online and off, as well as podcasts, and books. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. The types of books they publish range from cooking to nonfiction, to religion and philosophy. As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. We do all the publishing work for you, from editing and design to ebook, paperback, and audiobook publishing to marketingand more. We publish fiction, memoirs, history, biography, books on the middle east and of jewish interest. The varieties of religious experience was an immediate bestseller upon its publication in june 1902. We believe books are key to developing an imaginative life, and that the. Bloomsbury academic and professional division, bloomsbury information, bloomsbury adult publishing, and bloomsbury childrens publishing. For our background story you might be interested to read the best little jewish publishing house in london published in tablet magazine. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books.
Part of dks big ideas, simply explained series, the movie book is a doitall compendium of movie history and look at how films have fit into society. Some of them even vary by romance subgenresand no, not just eroticaso you can personalize your submission options even more. The types of books they publish range from cooking to nonfiction, to. The harsh reality of nonfiction writing the globe and mail. Thistle publishing is a londonbased publisher of quality fiction and nonfiction. We are currently closed to new fiction submissions. May 07, 2014 39 west press website from the publisher 39 west press is an independent book publisher committed to releasing books that encourage critical thinking and promote constructive discourse on key social, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting life in the u. Ravenswood is an independent first time author and vanity book publisher, specializing in engaging popular fiction and carefully selected nonfiction. Many of our authors are now, or soon will be, household names in the uk and. They publish literary fiction, short fiction collections, and crime fiction. All this bodes well for self publishing authors, for whom ebooks are the preferred format. Agents specialising in historical fiction writersservices. We aim to find the very best original voices the world has to offer. Hachette livre was established in france, nearly two hundred years ago, but has long been a big name in english fiction and non fiction.
Penguin, hamish hamilton, allen lane, michael joseph, viking, rough. Fill up your kindle with 2020s mustread books from sally rooneys normal. Recent updates under non fiction publishers 16818 thats life 6818 anaphora literary press 31718 harpercollins publishers ltd 27718 oberon books 27718 tan tan books 25718 helm information ltd 25718 canopus publishing ltd 24718 ashgrove publishing 22718 eccenova editions 18718 indigo dreams publishing. Winner of the peoples book prize for nonfiction 2017. An intro to the 10 biggest publishers in the uk ribbonfish. Her novels have been translated into fortysix languages, have hit the number. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. We cant guarantee our advice will turn manuscripts into bestsellers, but hopefully it will make those first steps a little easier. Ferrantes series of neapolitan novels has cemented its place as one of the greatest in modern fiction. They publish literary fiction, non fiction, and poetry. Nonfiction books best selling nonfiction books waterstones. Nine small publishers give you their submission guidelines. This website uses cookies to improve user experience.
Welcome to another week in the irish bestsellers charts. Your guide to publishing a nonfiction book ny book editors. Regnery publishing conservative books for independent. Our authors change lives and our readers change history. Our top 50 players in the world of books books the guardian. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. The 8 essential elements of a nonfiction book proposal by. None require an agent, and all are traditional publishers. Salt is one of uks foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. In this non fiction book manchee explores the myriad of reasons why small businesses fail, provides practical advice on how to turn an ailing business around, and gives dozens of examples of entrepreneurs he has worked with in the past who have successfully reorganized their businesses. Book two in the bestselling tommi grayson series is a gutsy, furflying, feminist read for fans of urban fantasy and strong heroines. The leading commercial fiction and nonfiction imprint of penguin books, michael.
If you have a question about the information listed here, please contact the publisher. A signed edition limited to 100 copies is also available. Listing of general fiction book publishers with full contact information. Nonfiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually. Connect with awardwinning authors and bestselling books. All of the 40 publishers below are looking for romance, and some of them accept only.
This is a list of largest uk trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value, according to nielsen bookscan. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Fiction, mystery, young adult, childrens books, comics and graphic novels, contemporary non fiction, historical, lgbt how your book to get published if youre not sure how to go about getting your book published by a reputable publisher, make sure to follow these steps. Choose from a wide range of nonfiction books including. Established in 1933, the crown imprint is a leading publisher of bestselling fiction and critically acclaimed narrative nonfiction in categories that include biography and memoir, history, science, politics, and current events. An anthology of innovative fiction by younger writers which features the work of todays top young fiction authors, including joshua cohen, shane jones, and matt bell. Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Andrew lownie literary agency what uk nonfiction editors. Find the best historical fiction and enjoy discounts on popular book titles online. Could the coronavirus crisis and the uk lockdown be offering the publishing. In 2011, the press, which was founded in 2000, published 30 under 30. When youre pitching a non fiction book to a publisher, just about everything is different. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us.
May 12, 2018 the harsh reality of non fiction writing. All information in these listings are from the publishers. There really isnt enough genrebased comedy out there. And here we are again, world book day has returned. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. Halban publishers is an independent, londonbased publishing company, established in 1986. Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Nonfiction book publishing tck publishing is a fullservice independent book publisher. Profile books publish stimulating books ranging from history, business and economics, science and biography with a sprinkling of humour to bestselling fiction. There seems to be more fiction publishers than nonfiction ones out there. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Lee child, ian mcewan and jojo moyes, to name but a few and has roughly a 25% share of the uk s book market.
Self publishing my nonfiction as ebooks makes sense having registered that digital is the busy end of the business, i realised i could do more, and faster, on my own anthony hayward. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form. Send an outline, one or two chapters, and a selfaddressed stamped envelope sase to carole stuart, barricade books, 2037 lemoine avenue, fort lee, nj 07024. Bloomsbury historical fiction historical fiction books.
It can be a way to get your work published, but youve got to make sure youre sending your manuscript to a publisher that will actually accept it. In addition to, allen hosts, a growing archive of articles from victorian periodicals, and the pet loss support page, a resource for grieving pet owners. This third installment, which follows the evolving and complicated relationship between girlhood friends elena and lila, is the best so far. Selfpublishing my nonfiction as ebooks makes sense. Penguin, hamish hamilton, allen lane, michael joseph, viking, rough guides, dorling kindersley, puffin, ladybird, warne. All of the 40 publishers below are looking for romance, and some of them accept only romance novelsnovellas of varying heat levels.
Shortlisted for the womens prize for fiction 2020 the wolf hall trilogy, book 3 hilary mantel. Study the submission guidelines of these nine leading small publishers to improve the chance of getting your book accepted heres a useful list of submission guidelines from nine wellknown small presses and publishers in the us and the uk who accept unsolicited fiction manuscripts from writers like you. An anthology of lovecraft inspired horror unsigned trade paperback. They distribute through major retailers and have printondemand for all titles. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. Gordon burgett if the book needs repair before going to press, what did the writer do wrong.
Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. Ebooks themselves make up close to 40 % of all books sold, and in 2018 they are set to outsell print books in the us. 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. The top 40 publishers for new authors authors publish magazine. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. The first book in this line will be the ends of the earth, an anthology of short stories paying tribute to the modern master of science fiction comedy, douglas adams. They are more frequent in fiction, which we find harder to sell than non fiction. Feb 14, 2017 in some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. We will update this page when we open again for fiction submissions. From bestselling writers and bold illustrators, to big thinkers and political commentators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and wellbeing experts, we are home to some of.
Ncm publishing is soliciting manuscripts in all genres of fiction, non fiction, selfhelp and young adult fiction. If youre in the uk, here is a tool to help you find your closest one and most will happily accept orders through their website, on the phone or via social media and email. Education publishers directory of united kingdom listing 1 to 10 of 52 education publishers listed in the british publishers directories page 1 of 6 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of united kingdom that are listed under education publishers. Browse our range of best selling nonfiction books with free uk delivery on orders over. Maybe you can even pick out the publishers logos on your book. If so, we may be able to offer you a book deal and publish, distribute, and market your book for you.
Klems june 28, 2012 in the process of writing my own nonfiction book proposal earlier this year thanks to my year of amazing pledge, i searched everywhere i could for tips and advice on how to write a nonfiction book. Education publishers directory of united kingdom list. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres the. Red hen press is an independent, non profit press that publishes about twenty books of fiction, non fiction, and poetry every year. Regnery publishing is americas leading publisher of conservative books for over 70 years. Some of these publishers have been in business for a long time and have a great track record. Andrews mcmeel publishing is a leading publisher of general nonfiction trade books, gift books and humor books. 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. That means we are able to provide every service you need, from ghostwriting and developmental editing to publishing, marketing, promotion and more. We have a great range of nonfiction book chart from top brands.